We continue our blog series on, “Telehealth in the South Central Region”.
The global telehealth network is expected to double in the next few years. Hospitals in the South Central Region are gearing up to be players in that telehealth expansion. Last year, USDA grant funds were given to support telehealth efforts in Delta states Read more here
Mississippi
At the University of Mississippi Medical Center, physicians utilize telehealth to consult and see patients quicker. This article shows their telestroke program. Read about the UMMC telestroke program.
Louisiana
Louisiana was looking to increase collaboration among telehealth enthusiasts this past June. The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) hosted a telehealth discussion in Baton Rouge. Read more here
Arkansas
A new website was launched focused on teaching the general public about telemedicine. If you would like to know more about telehealth in Arkansas and find hospitals or sites that have access to telehealth, go to ArkansasTelemedicine.org
