UNM Center for Telehealth: Addressing Health Disparities in NM
A small critically ill child presents at an emergency room in Farmington. He and his family are able to receive expert consultation from pediatric specialists at UNM allowing appropriate treatment to begin immediately in Farmington rather than waiting for a long, and costly, transfer to UNM.
A young college student on the Navajo reservation, the first in her family to attend college, is mentored long-distance by students and faculty at UNM as she considers a career in healthcare.
UNM nurses connect to nurses in Lebanon in an effort at cross-cultural learning and sharing.
A primary care physician in a remote area of NM is able to connect with expert psychiatric consultation at UNM and treat a patient in need of mental health services in the community. The physician benefits from increasing her knowledge and clinical competence and the patient benefits from being able to receive the care he needs without traveling long distances.
Young people across the state with Cystic Fibrosis, who cannot be in the same room together due to distance and the nature of their illness, are able to meet over video for support; helping them feel less isolated and alone.
What do all of these scenarios have in common? Each utilizes telehealth technology to connect patients, professionals and students with the care, training and support they need, regardless of where they live.
New Mexico Department of Health to Hold Planning Meetings Across the State
The New Mexico Department of Health is hosting 4 Turn the Curve on Health planning events throughout the state May 9 – 31, 2012 for community and Tribal partners statewide to discuss how we may work in partnership toward population based change related to nine (9) specific health areas.
When you register to attend the regional meeting, you will be asked to select one of the following health issues as a focus for your contribution.
Unintentional Drug Overdose Deaths (Illicit and Prescription)
Alcohol-Related Deaths
To find out more about New Mexico data on these health priorities visit the NM DOH IBIS website. If you would like to participate in this hopeful process,register to Turn the Curve on Healthin your public health region: READ MORE
For more information or to get involved, contact:
