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  • Telehealth therapy sessions available for more people; one center says some people won't have to pay

    March 26, 2020 |

    KPRC-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

    One positive side effect of the encouraged social distancing due to the novel coronavirus outbreak is the shift to telemedicine, specifically the chance to have therapy sessions over phone and video calls. At one health center in the Houston area, about 90% of its typically 2,000 weekly appointments have made the transition to online.

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  • From surgery simulators to medical mishaps in space, video game tech is helping doctors at work

    January 09, 2020 |

    The Washington Post |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    An orthopedic surgeon, software developers, and medical experts have teamed up to create a virtual reality headset that helps eliminate unpredictability during surgical procedures. Although this is one of many technological advancements that's being used to bridge a gap in health care, both virtual reality and video games have helped to assist not just during procedures but also in "highly irregular situations or those that would be impossible to replicate.

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  • Counseling minus the counselor

    December 06, 2019 |

    The Beacon Today |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Florida

    Online counseling websites that utilize the practice of cognitive behavioral therapy are helping teenagers and young adults access services they may need during challenging times. Psychologists do caution that these aren't replacements for face-to-face therapy, but that they do help when in-person options are not available or feasible.

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  • The Doctor Will Skype You Now: Virtual Checkups Reach Bangladesh's Isolated Islands

    November 06, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh, Rajshahi

    Free, remote medical consultations are increasing healthcare access for the inhabitants of Bangladesh’s char islands. Using boats, laptops, and video conference software, local NGOs are bringing health services to char residents. One group, thesteps.org, provides residents with a telemedicine service called Teledaktra (TD), another nonprofit, Friendship, operates satellite clinics from a boat.

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  • How Telehealth Gives A Rural School More Mental Health Services

    October 18, 2019 |

    WFYI Public Radio |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Orleans, Indiana

    In rural areas, gaining access to mental health care can be difficult, but is made even more challenging for students. To combat this, a farming and manufacturing town in Indiana is piloting telehealth access in schools that offers students the opportunity to connect with therapists via video chat.

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  • New Reddit project makes mental health care accessible to young Muslims

    September 25, 2019 |

    Religion News Service |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Illinois

    Reddit has long been home to an Islam-focused message board that helps to connect people over a shared belief, but the online community is now expanding to include a twice monthly mental health discussion. Hosted by a licensed clinical psychologist, this "Ask Me Anything" style subreddit helps to eliminate barriers for those seeking help by "providing psychology services 'rooted in Islamic principles.'"

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  • HIV advocacy group pioneers telehealth model in rural Alabama

    September 18, 2019 |

    The Montgomery Advertiser |

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    Response Location: United States, Selma, Alabama

    What started out as a private phone line in a person's house to talk to people suffering from HIV/AIDS has now turned into a mobile e-health clinic that provides both education and medical support. The Medical Advocacy and Outreach Selma clinic aims to eliminate barriers, such as geographical location and stigma, for those with HIV/AIDS while also acting as a touchpoint for those with other primary and mental health care needs.

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  • Colorado's trailblazing Safe2Tell system needs significant upgrades, lawmakers say

    August 20, 2019 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

    In 2016, Utah debuted SafeUT, a streamlined crisis center with on-call mental health specialists that students can call or text about potential threats to schools or personal mental health concerns. SafeUT was born out of a recognition for more preventative and mental health services, and was inspired by Colorado’s Safe2Tell initiative. Now, as Colorado seeks to iterate on their state initiatives, they’re looking to SafeUT’s streamlined approach as a model for improvement.

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  • With Rural Health Care Stretched Thin, More Patients Turn To Telehealth

    July 07, 2019 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    Almost a quarter of rural Americans surveyed by NPR had used a telehealth service in the past few years. While new technologies are allowing remote patients to gain new access to healthcare, lack of broadband service and outdated insurance policies are making it hard for more widespread adoption.

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  • Virtual visits: how Finland is coping with an ageing population

    June 26, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

    Digital platforms allow for remote care when access to health care may be expensive or difficult. In Finland, as social welfare policies experience the economic and budgetary constraints of a shrinking population and tax base, remote care and telemedicine provide an effective alternative. Using video calls, nurses can attend to dozens of remote patients, especially the elderly. The video sessions increase access, introduce tremendous cost savings, and allow patients to remain in the comfort of home.

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