About SMRT1 Health
Human-Centered Community Healthcare
We believe there is a better way to enable communities to access healthcare resources.
We believe technology innovations and human-centered design can combine to address challenges that disproportionately affect people who are marginalized and underserved in our society.
We’re working on new digital technologies that will help address the root causes of health inequities by expanding access to healthcare resources in locations that make sense for individual communities.
Our Story
Our story begins in 2019 when SMRT1 Health CEO, Amy Knox was confronted with the cruel realities faced by those closest to her – the Tulalip Tribes of Washington State.
Amy learned that to cope with an opioid crisis devastating the community, the Tribe was relying on bulky cardboard boxes placed throughout the reservation, which were intended to hold and make available overdose reversal medications like Narcan/Naloxone.
She looked at the boxes and asked, “Isn’t there a better way?”
To answer that question, Amy began recruiting a team of technology innovators, healthcare professionals, and business leaders who shared her passion for helping others in need. Together, they developed an automated dispensing technology solution designed to address healthcare challenges faced by Indigenous and underserved communities.
The SMRT1 Health team has now created the world’s first Community Action Response & Education (CARE) System, combining state-of-the-art technology, human-centered design, and a commitment to community healthcare. The CARE System is now operational in Native American Nations in Washington, North Dakota and California and is slated to be deployed in additional communities across the US.
Our Team
Warren Lowe
President
Warren is president and a co-founder of SMRT1 Health. Warren led the company’s efforts to develop the software platform that powers the CARE System’s new technology. Previously, Warren worked for over 10 years at Microsoft in Silicon Valley where he led development efforts for successful products and platforms, and still holds multiple patents.
Amy Knox
Executive VP
Amy Knox is CEO and a co-founder of SMRT1 Health. During the last three years, she has worked tirelessly to develop the SMRT1 CARE System technology and business model. She has been very successful in introducing the CARE System to Native American Nations with projects currently underway in Washington, California, and North Dakota.
Brad Pommen
VP Technology
Brad Pommen is VP Technology and a co-founder of SMRT1 Health. He leads the data and software development teams and has developed a multi-year product roadmap which is now in execution. Brad is a technology entrepreneur who has built and sold several other technology companies over his 25-year career.
Contact SMRT1 Health Today!
We would love to discuss your dispensing needs and find out how the CARE System can benefit your community.