Appalachian State University College of Health Sciences Rural Health Outreach Collaborative Planning

Organization:

Appalachian State University

Amount:

$71,353.59

Program Area:

Healthcare Workforce Initiative

County of Applicant:

Watauga

Year:

2015

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to assist Appalachian State University (ASU) with part of the design and planning for the new College of Health Sciences (CHS) facility that will allow ASU to use telehealth technology to service patients in rural western North Carolina. A collaborative team will develop the technological capacity to provide telehealth services and support on-site services delivery to rural communities in northwest NC. Annually more than 150 students from ASU’s health sciences disciplines and Wake Forest University’s PA program, which collaborates with ASU, will gain practical experience in delivery of healthcare services to rural populations of North Carolina through these sites. Golden LEAF funds will help pay for telehealth audiovisual/IT planning, software and initial training on the telehealth software.

Contact:

Dr. Susan McCrackenPO Box 32174287 Rivers StreetBoone, North Carolina 28608(828) 262-2040

Areas Served:

Watauga

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