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Driving Telehealth Equity through Local Libraries & Community Connectivity

By
Settles Craig ,
Settles Craig
Shauntee Burns-Simpson ,
Shauntee Burns-Simpson

Black Caucus of the American Library Association

Renee Patton ,
Renee Patton

Global Education & Healthcare Director, Cisco Systems

Katherine Trujillo
Katherine Trujillo

Libraries Without Borders

Abstract

This discussion will bridge digital divides deploying telehealth services and care in everyday environments including laundromats, where families spend an average of 2.5 hours and engage with health and education, and libraries, to bring those behind, beside. What are the challenges and outcomes for low income communities with no Wi-Fi, laptops or stable internet? Panelists will share solutions to launch in communities with cost effective telehealth solutions.

Panelists attempt to bridge digital divides deploying telehealth services and care. 

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