Video teleconferencing technology expands the services rural hospitals can offer staff, local medical professionals, and community members. And it saves valuable time in the process.

When Barbara Tillson was diagnosed with Type II diabetes, her doctor wanted her to receive education about the disease and management. Instead of referring Tillson to the nearest patient educator over three hours away from her home in Republic, WA, her doctor referred her to the CHER/O.C. Olson Diabetes Center and Northwest TeleHealth.

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center Housing low-risk offenders in a lower security facility saves money. But if that facility is located in a rural area, it can be difficult to arrange much needed services for offenders without having to transport them.

Alaska during a medical emergency, rescue squads use any mode of transportation necessary to get the patient to medical care, whether it’s by dog sled, snow machine or air ambulance. Even when road travel is possible,