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Telemedicine

Physicians at Strong Hospital are using modern technology in an attempt to change the way children are examined, diagnosed, and treated for illness or injury. Three child care centers in Rochester are participating in the project which allows children who live miles away to be treated for health-related issues.

Each weekday, physicians at Strong Children’s Hospital provide a telemedicine clinic for the Volunteers of America Children’s Center. The majority of the children, age six weeks through 12 years, are impoverished. Already 150 children have been diagnosed and treated for more common illnesses such as ear infections, ringworm, and pink eye.

NEED TO KNOW looks at the pros and cons of this revolutionary medicine, including the quality of care given through the use of telemedicine and future applications.

Guests include:

Neil Herendeen, M.D.
Strong Children's Hospital

Jane Greenlaw
Co-Director, U of R Clinical Ethics

Dr. David Parker
Associate Director, Independent Health

Pamela Taylor
Director of Children’s Services, Volunteers of America

Thursday, January 17,
8:00 p.m. on Need to Know

Resources:

Telemedicine

Strong Children's Hospital Telemedicine Program

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