The Challenge:
Improving Healthcare Accessibility for Rural Students and Staff
In Oklahoma’s rural counties, students and staff often face significant barriers to accessing timely medical care, including financial constraints and long travel distances. These challenges lead to untreated health issues, decreased school attendance, and increased strain on families.
The Approach:
Expanding School-Based Telehealth with AMD Technology
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center (EOMC) implemented a school-based telehealth program designed to bridge the healthcare gap in rural communities. Starting as a pilot in 2018, the program has grown to include 14 schools and a local college, offering remote specialist services for minor illnesses such as infections, allergies, and skin conditions.
The telehealth program uses AMD’s AGNES telehealth platform with connected medical devices, including digital stethoscopes and otoscopes, enabling providers to deliver clinical-quality care remotely. By prioritizing simplicity, the program ensures minimal burden on school IT staff while maintaining seamless operation.
“Our collaboration with AMD has been essential in making our school-based telehealth program effective. Their technology enables us to provide timely care to students across rural areas, overcoming barriers like distance and transportation. It’s been a key factor in expanding healthcare access for our community.”
Tiffany Griffis, CEO, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
The Outcome:
Reduced Absenteeism and Improved Community Health
The program’s impact has been transformative for schools and families. Students now receive care on-site, leading to fewer missed school days and better health outcomes. Parents save time and avoid the need for long trips to medical appointments, alleviating financial and logistical burdens. The program also supports school staff, ensuring a healthier environment for the entire educational community.
EOMC’s telehealth initiative demonstrates how rural healthcare challenges can be effectively addressed through innovative technology and strong community partnerships, setting a precedent for other regions to follow.
What our customers are saying …
Dr. Lisa Gwynn
“AMD is a telehealth company that has always been dependable, and extremely knowledgeable in assisting with choosing the right equipment to meet our needs. Their customer service and technical support of our programs has been impeccable.”
Ryan Baker, MHA
“After searching and speaking with many companies I found AMD Global Telemedicine to be trustworthy and realistic when setting expectations on their deliverables. They spent the time to really work with us to develop a telemedicine solution that fit out individual company needs.”
Dr. Waseem Ghannam
“Best in class technology and world class service! The team at AMD Global Telemedicine help power organizations in serving patients, via their HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.”
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