Utah Telehealth Network

Happy Holidays from the Utah Telehealth Network! 🌲 ❄️ As the year comes to a close, we are proud of the impact the Utah Telehealth Network has made in 2024. From expanding healthcare access in rural areas to integrating telehealth into schools, our team is dedicated to supporting communities across Utah. Thank you for being a part of our journey to make healthcare more accessible for all Utahns. Stay connected with us in 2025 by subscribing to our monthly newsletter at https://lnkd.in/g7VG8VMe

In 2021, UTN spearheaded a pilot project to bridge the gap between education and telehealth by providing school nurses with telehealth technology to perform virtual visits and evaluate the health of students remotely. We partnered with 19Labs to provide 174 telehealth kits to 21 rural school districts in Utah. The School-based Telehealth Project aims to reduce school absences and increase access to healthcare by enabling school nurses to conduct virtual visits and evaluate student health remotely. We're proud to support Utah schools in expanding healthcare services and improving student outcomes through innovative telehealth solutions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvvjdJG9

✨ Last week, the NRTRC had the privilege of attending the 2024 Annual RHAU - Rural Health Association of Utah Conference! ✨ We loved reconnecting with our rural Utah partners and sharing the stage with our parent organization, the Utah Telehealth Network. A special highlight was the presentation of the 4th Deborah LaMarche Telehealth Excellence Award—a true celebration of innovation and dedication in telehealth! We’re already counting down the days until the 2025 conference. Thank you for having us, RHAU! 💙 #NRTRC #Telehealth #RuralHealth #RHAU2024 #ConnectingCommunities

📣 Upcoming event for individuals in or around the SLC area! Join the Utah Healthcare Executives for a free in-person panel discussion, "Sustainable Strategies to Support Well-being for Healthcare Professionals," focused on the importance of supporting and sustaining the well-being of healthcare professionals in today’s healthcare environment. Event Details: 🗓️ Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 ⏰ 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM 📍Salt Lake City area 💡 Breakfast provided + Professional development credits offered For registration and additional information, visit:

Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay! Today we honor the incredible work of rural healthcare providers who go the extra mile to serve their communities. UETN is proud to support these efforts in Utah by providing innovative technology solutions to these areas. Together, we're building a healthier rural America. Visit HRSA's National Rural Health Day Agenda webpage for a full events schedule and participate in discussions.

Make a Difference This Holiday Season! The 2024 EBC Winter Food & Clothing Drive is happening on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eccles Broadcast Center. We’re collecting frozen turkeys, hams, food and clothing to support needy families across Utah. You can also make a monetary donation, which is tax-deductible. Let’s work together to spread some holiday cheer and give back to the community! #CommunitySupport #HolidayGiving #UtahFamilies #EBCDrive #UEN #PBSUtah #KUER #CrossroadsUrbanCenter

We are pleased to announce two additions to the UTN advisory counci! 🎉 Dr. Tiffany Vickers: Assistant Professor and Program Director of Population Health at Utah Tech University. Dr. Vickers brings expertise in transforming healthcare challenges into opportunities for growth, with a focus on improving outcomes for marginalized populations. Sami Bushnell, MSN, RN: State School Nurse Consultant for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. With over 16 years in pediatric healthcare, Ms. Bushnell excels in developing health programs and ensuring school health initiatives meet state standards. The Utah Telehealth Network (UTN) Advisory Council provides crucial guidance to UTN in support of its mission and operations. Dr. Tiffany Vickers and Sami Bushnell's combined expertise will significantly contribute to these efforts, further advancing telehealth services across Utah. To learn more about the UTN Advisory Council, its members and open positions, please visit https://lnkd.in/dAwH7866

2024 Deborah LaMarch Nominations are still open through September 30. Nominate someone today by visiting: http://go.uen.org/c45. Award nominations are limited to providers in Utah.

Proud to spotlight our member, Blue Mountain Hospital, for their innovative use of AI to improve patient care! 🩺 Blue Mountain Hospital chose Athelas Scribe to support providers with patient care notes. Here are some of the highlights of using the AI tool: ✅ You can customize how the note is compiled by adding rules to align with your specific EMR requirements. ✅ The application runs entirely within Chrome, so there is no need for any extensive software installs. ✅ Decrease note completion time and increase time for patient communication. In our latest newsletter, Blue Mountain Hospital's IT Director, Kelly Smith, shared, "Since implementing this AI solution, we have seen major improvements in timely charting and less time spent by providers post-visit/post-procedure trying to complete all of their patient documentation.” Read more about their use of Athelas Scribe here: http://go.uen.org/c4n

Join us for the 2024 Annual Rural Health Association of Utah Conference on November 13-14 in St. George! This year's theme, "Cultivating Healthier Lives in Rural Utah," will feature insightful discussions, networking and presentations from rural healthcare innovators. Plus, don’t miss the 3rd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at Sunbrook Golf Club on November 13! Proceeds benefit future healthcare providers from rural Utah. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g8YphZ6U