The month of May was full of unique challenges for the SCTRC. Our team unfortunately suffered the loss of our terrific leader, Dr. Hari Eswaran. While we are broken-hearted from his profound absence, we carry on in the way that would make him most proud: with resilience and dedication towards the advancement of digital health. Take a look at all the projects we have been hard at work on throughout this month.
May: A Look Back at Our Highlights
In Loving Memory of Dr. Hari Eswaran
It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our dear friend, colleague, and leader, Dr. Hari Eswaran. Hari’s loss is felt profoundly across his teams, our community and institutions. He was not only a brilliant scientist and dedicated professional but also a cherished friend whose presence left an indelible mark on all who knew him. As the PI and Co-Director of the South Central Telehealth Resource Center, Hari worked tirelessly to expand digital health access across rural communities in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Hari relished the friendships and the collaborations we built across the country as part of the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Center. He also co-founded SEARCH – the Society for Education and the Advancement of Research in Connected Health, and, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, he worked towards equity and innovation in healthcare.
Read more about his extraordinary life and legacy.
NUEVO EPISODIO (NEW EPISODE)! Telehealth Talk Ep. 38 “Tecnología de Telesalud”
En este episodio, nuestras anfitrionas conversan sobre cómo la tecnología en salud digital continúa evolucionando y transformando la atención médica. Nos acompañan Lizmariel Tirado Rouco, Gerente de Proyecto de la División de Tecnología en Salud y Preparación para Emergencias del Fideicomiso de Salud Pública de Puerto Rico, y Claudia Rodríguez Soto, estudiante doctoral de la Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Puerto Rico.
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In this episode, our hosts discuss how digital health technology continues to evolve and transform healthcare. We’re joined by Lizmariel Tirado Rouco, Project Manager of the Health Technology and Emergency Preparedness Division of the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust, and Claudia Rodríguez Soto, a doctoral student at the University of Puerto Rico Graduate School of Public Health.
AI in Digital Health – NEW Course Module Now Available
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing healthcare in big ways! It helps doctors find illnesses, treat patients, and take better care of people. AI can also make hospital work easier and faster. By using smart computers, AI has the potential to help doctors make better choices, save money, and help more people get the care they need. Perfect for healthcare students and providers, this module, AI in Digital Health, explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital health. It covers AI-driven innovations in healthcare, including diagnostics, personalized medicine, administrative automation, and ethical considerations.
NEW NCTRC Webinar: The Future of Telemedicine and Digital Health to Catalyze Care Delivery
Join us on June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM (CST) for an exclusive NCTRC webinar: The Future of Telemedicine and Digital Health to Catalyze Care Delivery! In this insightful session, Dr. Joseph Finkelstein, MD, PhD, FAMIA, FACMI, will explore the transformative trends shaping telemedicine and digital health. The webinar will spotlight real-world applications of AI-driven solutions and their role in enhancing care delivery. Hosted by: Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC).
On The Horizon: Exciting Events and Initiatives Ahead
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