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Telemedicine Improves Emergency Services in Rural Areas

Farming is a dangerous occupation and when accidents occur its critical to have good emergency services in rural areas. Through the use of telemedicine even remote hospitals and ERs can provide the best specialists in the region in minutes to improve the outcome for the patient. Michelle Rook has the story.

Patient Story: Tom Daniel

Thomas suffered from stroke on January 13, 2008. His wife recognized the stroke symptoms and called 911. He was taken to Ty Cobb Hospital in Royston, Georgia, which is a part of MCG (Medical College of Georgia) telestroke network.

Birch Tree Communities, Inc. – Patient Story

Learntelehealth.org returns to Birch Tree Communities, Inc. Luke Kramer, Director of Training and Development, shares a story about how Telehealth helped a patient redefine herself.