Telehealth

At 95 years old, Mrs. Jessie Sinkler took a digital literacy class that changed her life. She learned how to navigate a tablet, connect to the internet, Facetime with relatives, and use telehealth to meet with her doctor.

In Sumter, ten-year-old Zaire Warren suffered from severe asthma symptoms until he started receiving care through a school-based health program that used telehealth to connect him virtually to a doctor.

Over 30 million people suffer from an eating disorder in the United States. Left untreated, it can result in life threatening health issues.

Millions of young people are affected by mental health conditions including ADHD, conduct disorders, and depression and anxiety. Research shows that one in six school-aged children experience a mental health disorder each year.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. James McElligott about the many types of health care visits now being done in S.C. using telehealth.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. James McElligott about the many types of health care visits now being done in S.C. using telehealth.

In Sumter, the surgical inpatient floor at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital bustle with activity for Registered Nurse Sarah Richardson who moves from room to room assessing patients, administering medications, and tending wounds.

In Sumter, the surgical inpatient floor at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital bustle with activity for Registered Nurse Sarah Richardson who moves from room to room assessing patients, administering medications, and tending wounds.

Using a secure digital forensic imaging system, a team of nurses at McLeod Health provides specialized, trauma-informed care to victims of sexual assault. Located in Florence, the forensic nurse examiner program is the only program of its kind in the area. Unfortunately these services are in high demand.

Using a secure digital forensic imaging system, a team of nurses at McLeod Health provides specialized, trauma-informed care to victims of sexual assault. Located in Florence, the forensic nurse examiner program is the only program of its kind in the area. Unfortunately these services are in high demand.