Northwest Community Healthcare, Lurie Children’s Hospital partner for pediatric emergency telemedicine

Arlington Heights, Ill.-based Northwest Community Healthcare added telemedicine services to its pediatric emergency department through a partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Advertisement

Through the partnership, pediatric patients at Northwest Community Healthcare will have access to pediatric specialists from Lurie Children’s Hospital via video conferencing. The goal of the program is to enable local pediatric patients to receive specialized care at Northwest Community Healthcare rather than having to travel into Chicago.

“The goal is to keep pediatric patients in their own community surrounded by family and friends so that they can heal better,” said Katie Bohling, director of telemedicine programs at Lurie Children’s Hospital.

More articles on telehealth:
Arizona health plan rolls out telemedicine app for new mothers
Study: Pediatric sports medicine patients spend 88% of telemedicine visits with providers
UCSF, Ibis Reproductive Health researchers: Tele-abortion no less safe than in-person consultation

Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit

Advertisement

Next Up in Telehealth

Advertisement

Comments are closed.