Telemedicine

The two grants, Project NEXT and the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Training Program, come courtesy of the Health Resources and Services Administration – or HERSA. Karna Pfeffer is director of education at Avera St. Mary’s in Pierre. She says telehealth and education are on the table.

Dr. Kelly Rhone is the new Chief Medical Officer of Avel eCare. She believes preventing burnout is one of many opportunities presented by telemedicine.

In The Moment ... April 28, 2020 Show 805 Hour 1You've heard the term virtual visits as this pandemic has us utilizing technology a bit more than we used…

Two bills related to use of telemedicine in mental health crisis situations are moving forward in the state legislature.Senate Bill 1 allows for real-time…

Avera eCare is receiving more than 4 million dollars to develop a national telehealth certificate program. The grant from the Leona M. and Harry B.…

South Dakota’s rural communities often lack resources to combat drug and alcohol addiction. Thanks to a new grant, Avera Health is looking to expand its…

South Dakotans don’t have answers to many of their health care questions. Between federal administration changes and decisions at the state level, the…

National health experts are looking to South Dakota strategies as they discuss rural health care. The US Department of Health and Human Services showcased…

South Dakotans who don’t have insurance are more likely to skip cancer screenings. Figures from the South Dakota Department of Health show insurance…

First-year medical students are tapping into new technologies that support health providers in rural areas. Avera’s eCare facility provides live video…