The Department of Health and Social Care says more than 7,000 people have signed up for an electronic service for doctor appointments.
The text reminder service sends out a message three days prior to a patient's appointment - confirming the time and date.
As of this year, 7,060 people use the service, as opposed to 5,788 last year.
The Island's medical director Dr Jugnu Mahajan says the service has reduced the number of missed appointments.
Plans submitted for advertising board outside the airport
The Department of Infrastructure says it wants to put an advertising board outside the airport.
Ideas wanted for old telephone box
What can be done with the telephone box in Glen Maye?
'Horrendous' crossing for passengers on the Manannan last night
The Manannan's final voyage of the year was a rough ride last night, with several passengers describing it as horrific.
Three TT riders shortlisted for Rider of the Year
Three TT racers are in the running to be named a magazine Rider of the Year.
Cinemanx wants more Government funding amid FOI debate
Island film company Cinemanx has asked the government to invest more money in it.
City of Douglas Bill to get first reading at Tynwald
MHKs will discuss new legislation to make Douglas an official city this week.
Windsurf Warrior outdoes Jetski Romeo with solo Irish Sea crossing!
Move over Jetski Romeo - a man who windsurfed to the Isle of Man from Northern Ireland has posted a YouTube of his trip!
Government's online services offline tomorrow
The government says it's online services will be unavailable for two hours on Monday morning.
