Telemedicine is saving lives and improving the quality of life in Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas.
MISSISSIPPI
The University of Mississippi was awarded $184,327 in the form of a grant to expand an existing telemedicine system with video teleconferencing units to additional rural sites.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/supportdocuments/rdDLT2012ProjectList.pdf
TENNESSEE
A Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program provides a Tennessee Zoo with the necessary technology to deliver education at a distance.
http://www.avnetwork.com/installs/0009/distancelearningatthememphiszoo/89152
Telemental health is improving the quality of life for rural West Tennessee residents.
http://cisaucd.org/2012/06/01/telehealth-psychiatry-med-management-in-rural-west-tennessee-2/
ARKANSAS
Telehealth is allowing parents to bond with babies in Arkansas.
https://learntelehealth.org/blog/post/telehealth-allows-parents-to-bond-with-babies/
Also, in Arkansas “evisits” allow nursing home residents to visit with physicians.
http://batesville.todaysthv.com/news/news/101909-closer-doctor-e-visits-no-office-visit-required