Skip to main content
General

Update from the Road – SW Arkansas, Helena, eLink Roadshow

By June 18, 2013February 29th, 2024No Comments

In the latest Update from the Road, the SCTRC Outreach team has spent a lot of time on the road this past month traveling the region, visiting sites interested in telehealth training and providing program support.  From sites in Arkansas like Helena, Newport and Hope along with the Arkansas eLink Roadshow, the LearnTelehealth outreach team covered the state.

Training in SW Arkansas

Several mental health facilities in the Southwest Arkansas region are on the verge of  starting telemental health programs with nearby ERs.  Our team is supporting this process and delivering training as well as resource information for agreements and sustainability.

Visit from the Chancellor

The Outreach team also participated in a media event at UAMS East in Helena (see pictures below). This visit included UAMS Chancellor Dan Rahn, local, county and state legislators, UAMS executive staff, and Arkansas e-Link personnel.  Medical providers in Phillips and surrounding counties will be able to collaborate with distant medical specialists to co-manage patient care without having to refer patients to distant hospitals or clinics. This means the revenue stays in the local community. The higher education component will facilitate resource sharing, collaboration and research opportunities at two-year and four-year colleges in this area and Arkansas.

eLink Roadshow

The Outreach team presented Telehealth 101 at several Arkansas eLink events held around the state. The event, “Building the Future through Telemedicine and Higher Education” was held at local two year colleges. The events were held at Pulaski Technical College, ASU Newport, Northwest Arkansas Community College, South Arkansas Community College, U of A Community College at Hope, East Arkansas Community College, and National Park Community College. Along with college officials, all community and civic leaders were invited to attend. The goal of the event was to highlight the Arkansas eLink project and demonstrate the relationship between telemedicine and higher education.

If you would like a visit from Kim or Tamara to learn more about telehealth in your area contact info@learntelehealth.org.

LearnTelehealth, UAMS Chancellor Rahn at the Helena AHEC

(left to right) Doug Friedlander, Executive Director Phillips County Chamber; Clark Hall, Governor’s Office; UAMS Chancellor Dan Rahn MD; Arnell Willis, Mayor, Helena-West Helena; Chris Richey, State Representative; Buddy Daniels, CEO Helena Regional Medical Center

LearnTelehealth and Michael Manley, RNP, at the Helena AHEC

Michael Manley, CDH Outreach Director, at the Helena AHEC

LearnTelehealth and Dr. Mike DeLong – Executive Vice President and Provost Pulaski Technical College

Dr. Mike DeLong – Executive Vice President and Provost Pulaski Technical College

LearnTelehealth and Tamara Perry, at the eLink Roadshow event held at Pulaski Technical College

Tamara Perry, MA, at the eLink Roadshow event held at Pulaski Technical College

Doug Friedlander, Executive Director Phillips County Chamber
Clark Hall, Governor’s Office

About SCTRC

Since 2010, the South Central Telehealth Resource Center (SCTRC) has been providing telehealth training and technical assistance. We offer a wide variety of services and resources to help develop, maintain, and expand telehealth services. While we strive to help anyone reaching out to us for assistance, we prioritize the needs of those who work with rural and other underserved communities and populations in our region — Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The SCTRC offers in-person and virtual assistance including on-site demos at our regional telehealth training centers, and popular online resources here such as billing and reimbursement guides, beginner courses, a variety of webinars and recordings, podcasts, and more. The SCTRC team is eager to hear more about your efforts and to brainstorm how we could work together to expand telehealth adoption.

How can we help you today?

Upcoming Events

Load More

Staff & Advisory Council

The SCTRC is staffed by telehealth professionals with backgrounds in nursing, business, education & instructional design, and mass media/communications.

Staff Directory »

The SCTRC also works with a dedicated group of professionals who comprise the SCTRC Advisory Council. This group provides a grassroots voice for the telehealth initiatives needed in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Advisory Council List »

The SCTRC is proud to be part of the National
Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers
SCTRC / UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation

The South Central Telehealth Resource Center is made possible by Grant #U1UTH42528 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, DHHS, and the support of the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation. Please note: This information, content, and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. The information and tools presented on the SCTRC website should not be considered legal advice. The SCTRC is not guaranteeing that any information provided will result in reimbursement from a payer. All materials are strictly for informational and educational purposes. The SCTRC encourages you to check with the appropriate state agency for further information and direction for legal opinions, interpretation of the laws, regulations, and/or policies. Additionally, please consult with your legal counsel or attorney if seeking legal opinions. © 2024 Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas acting for and on behalf of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. All Rights Reserved.