When most people think of northcentral Arkansas, they typically think of the breathtaking scenery and small town-life that it has to offer its residents. While thoughts of rolling hills, gentle streams, and quaint towns come to mind, the presence of high-tech healthcare does not – but that is changing in one small Arkansas community. Jasper […]
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Arkansas Rural Health Partnership Utilizing Telemedicine to Treat Patients in South Arkansas
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP), Inc. along with its partner facilities are teaming up to treat patients presenting to local emergency rooms with behavioral health disorders via telemedicine. The project launched in late October and is well underway in providing services patients who have historically been backlogged in emergency rooms while waiting for treatment […]
Telehealth Technology Summit
When it comes to telehealth, the right equipment & connectivity can make or break a program. The regional telehealth resource centers are hosting an event that will give you access to the industry leaders in Telehealth Technology and access to what technologies are currently being used for Telehealth across the country. This one-of-a-kind event will […]
Telehealth Expanding for Schools in Arkansas through UAMS e-Link
Schools in Arkansas are seeing the benefits of telemedicine and the impact that it’s having on keeping their kids healthy. With the recent changes in the telehealth laws, allowing schools to be the originating site for patients, it has opened up quality services for kids who otherwise would not have access to the mental health […]
Dietitians Utilizing Technology to Reach Kids
The UAMS College of Health Professions has joined forces with the UAMS Center for Distance Health to promote healthy eating by utilizing technology. CHP Instructor, Christi Arthur, and Registered Dietitian, Sabrina Spencer helped launch the HealthyNOW! Program for the 2018\2019 school year on 8 campuses in 4 school districts around the state of Arkansas. Arthur […]
Aging Population Benefiting from Telemedicine
With the baby boomer population continuing to rise, it is more important than ever to ensure this population has access to healthcare. It is estimated that by 2029 the population of those over the age of 65 will be just over 71-million and will make up 20 percent of the total US population which will […]