Essentia Health Highlights Importance of Knowing Care Options
At Essentia, avoidable visits account for about 25% of all emergency room encounters
As respiratory virus season approaches, Essentia Health is reminding patients to know their options for receiving care and avoiding unnecessary — and often more expensive — trips to the emergency room.
Stroke Rehab Should Start Early and Address Physical, Cognitive and Mental Health
A stroke can change life in an instant, affecting everything from walking and speaking to memory, mood and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Recovery often continues for months or even years as survivors of stroke work to regain independence and quality of life. A new guideline from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, emphasizes that every person who has a stroke should receive a personalized assessment and begin rehabilitation during their hospital stay once they are medically stable, supported by a team of specialists who can address physical, cognitive, communication and emotional challenges throughout recovery. The 2026 Guideline for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery was published today in the Association’s peer-reviewed scientific journal Stroke.
Box Butte General Hospital Launches Remote Patient Monitoring
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is bringing a new way to stay connected to care to patients across the Panhandle with the launch of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). Supported through Nebraska's Rural Health Care Transformation Program (RHTP), the program extends BBGH's care beyond the hospital and clinic walls and reflects the hospital's mission to lead and innovate in healthcare delivery and community wellness.
Altru Health System Earns National Recognition for Telehealth Innovation
Altru Health System is celebrating the successful completion of its three year partnership with the American Heart Association's Center for Telehealth Learning Collaborative and the continuation of that work through a new one-year sustainability and expansion agreement.
Essentia Health-Fosston Expands Specialty Care With Hybrid Telehealth
As rural health systems experience mounting challenges, Essentia Health-Fosston is embracing innovation to ensure patients can receive care from expert specialists close to home.
HHS Broadens Access to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Via Telehealth Services
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) FamilyFirst Services now offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through telehealth by an approved provider to eligible families.
From Bedside to ‘Webside’
Endocrinologist David Newman, describes himself as a "die-hard Midwestern Dakotan". Newman grew up in Fargo and became an endocrinologist to take care of people in his home area. What he didn’t anticipate was how far many of those people would have to travel just to sit in his exam room….
Essentia Health Calls on Congress to Extend Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Services
Last week, Essentia Health joined a coalition of health care organizations calling on Congress to extend Medicare coverage for telehealth services before it expires on Sept. 30. In a letter to Congressional leaders, Essentia Health urged either a permanent extension or, at minimum, a two-year extension, be established to provide stability and clarity for patients, providers and the broader health care system.
Transforming Healthcare in South Dakota: USD Pioneers Advances in Telehealth, Biomedical Computing, and Substance Use Disorder Care
At the University of South Dakota, innovation and collaboration are transforming the future of health care in South Dakota.
USD Division of Health Affairs Secures $1.1 Million Grant to Boost Telehealth Training for Health Care Workforce
The USD School of Health Sciences, Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Department of Psychology are working together to establish infrastructure and talent to support the telehealth collaborative, which will allow for expanded services without the need for travel by the patient or care provider.
Helmsley Grants Nearly $16m To Establish AHA Center For Telehealth
The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted nearly $16 million to help the American Heart Association (AHA) create the AHA Center for Telehealth, establishing a consortium of gold-standard telehealth education and resources.
Sanford Health To Share Perspectives On Future Of Virtual Care At Politico’s Health Care Summit
Sanford Health will share its vision for transforming rural care by strategically investing in virtual health at one of the premier conferences for healthcare executives and policy experts in the United States.
Importance Of Telehealth Education Continues To Grow
American Heart Association offers its gold standard education to telehealth care professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed the way health care professionals serve their patients. Over the past two years, a huge proportion of care has shifted to the virtual landscape as clinicians and patients search for a safe, reliable way to receive needed care.
Partnerships And Collaboration Are The Gold Standard For Solving Health Care Challenges Of Today And Tomorrow
Improving patient care for those living with cardiac diseases and stroke has been a long-standing priority for the American Heart Association and its hospital and health care partners. Together, we have envisioned a world where evidence-based quality initiatives and superior professional education go hand in hand to improve patient care.