CMC began the training process this past week, teaching staff how to use the telemedicine equipment, which consists of a pod with two-way audio and video.
Telemedicine is particularly useful in stroke care as seeing and hearing the patient are important components to a stroke diagnosis, according to the hospital.
CMC joins about one dozen other hospitals in the Eastern Washington area as a member of the Stroke Network, according to the report.
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