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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Telemedicine In Rural America

Telemedicine in Rural America In North Dakota, a trip to the doctor can involve "a lot of windshield time," explains Mary Wakefield, director of the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota. In this episode, Sandy Hausman looks at how telemedicine--where health care is delivered by computer--is making it easier for people in rural areas to get the care and medication that they need.

Tuesday, November 01, 2005
New Hampshire Speaks Out: We Want Public Transportation

While most New Hampshire residents want to have greater access to a range of public transportation options, they typically do not have access to transportation beyond their own vehicles or rides provided by family and friends. Given the proportion of people who are worried about losing their driving ability and those who currently cannot drive themselves due to old age or disability, concerns are raised regarding access to critical community supports such as jobs, health care, and shopping. However, responses also indicate that the majority of the public is willing to financially support an enhanced public infrastructure in New Hampshire.

Thursday, December 01, 2005
NH Resident Views on the Use, Availability, and Need for Public Transportation

Accessing critical community supports such as employment, shopping, recreation, and health care represents a substantial portion of New Hampshire residents' time and energy. While most residents drive themselves where they need to go, they also offer rides to others in their community. According to findings related to the lack of availability of public transportation across the state, residents who currently do not drive are reliant on the continued provision of transportation from neighbors and family. This report documents concerns and outlines areas that can assist planners and legislators in ensuring that New Hampshire residents will continue to have access to needed resources.

Planning and Implementing a Statewide Telehealth Program in New Hampshire

This white paper is a guide to help policy makers, insurers, legislators, funding agencies, foundations, health care providers, state agencies, patients, and the entire health care system in New Hampshire plan and implement a statewide telehealth system. The long-term goal of a coordinated statewide telehealth program is to establish a sustainable, cost-effective telehealth network.