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- CAH
- Iowa
A Web of Care for Our Elderly: Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Works With Nursing Facilities to Provide Safer Care

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital works with their nursing home and long-term care partners in Iowa to provide virtual services for their residents as well as rural elderly patients still living in their homes. MCMH is a Program Advisory Council (PAC) member of gpTRAC.
Read more: A Web of Care for Our Elderly: Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Works With Nursing Facilities to Provide Safer Care
- CAH
- CMHC
- FQHC
- Health System
- Other
- RHC
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
Telehealth Heros: Short Stories of People Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

Short stories about health care professionals and administrators overcoming challenges in order to continue providing safe and high-quality patient care during the pandemic using telehealth technology.
Read more: Telehealth Heros: Short Stories of People Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
- Health System
- Iowa
Working Together Through COVID and Beyond: MercyOne Urgent Care Facility Relies on Teamwork to Serve Through Pandemic

MercyOne Urgent Care was in the process of ramping up telehealth by moving to online scheduling and registration just prior to the pandemic, making them better positioned when COVID hit. MercyOne is a Program Advisory Council (PAC) member of gpTRAC.
Read more: Working Together Through COVID and Beyond: MercyOne Urgent Care Facility Relies on Teamwork to Serve Through Pandemic
- Health System
- Iowa
Virtual Care Teams Enhance Patient Care: MercyOne Des Moines Finds Telehealth Improves Communication, Efficiency and Outcomes

MercyOne Des Moines revitalizes the Virtually Integrated Care model to support patient care, improve efficiencies, and help families stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. MercyOne is a Program Advisory Council (PAC) member of gpTRAC.
Read more: Virtual Care Teams Enhance Patient Care: MercyOne Des Moines Finds Telehealth Improves Communication, Efficiency and Outcomes
- CMHC
- Iowa
Transformation of Tears: Telehealth Program Brings Mental Health Services to Rural School Students

Classroom Clinic, a telehealth company owned by a psychiatric nurse practitioner, pilots a school-based telehealth program to provide mental health services to rural students in Iowa. Classroom Clinic has consulted with gpTRAC.
Read more: Transformation of Tears: Telehealth Program Brings Mental Health Services to Rural School Students
- FQHC
- Iowa
Serving a Hard-to-Serve Population: Crescent Community Health Center Reaches Reluctant, Immobile, and Transportation-Challenged Patients With Telehealth Services

Crescent Community Health Center uses telehealth to deliver healthcare services to hard-to-serve populations, such as those who are reluctant to take the time for in-person appointments, those who are physically immobile, and those without reliable transportation. GPTRAC is an ongoing resource for CCHC.
Read more: Serving a Hard-to-Serve Population: Crescent Community Health Center Reaches Reluctant, Immobile, and Transportation-Challenged Patients With Telehealth Services
- CAH
- Iowa
Extending the Reach of Healthcare: Telehealth Helps MCMH Increase Care for Elderly, Mentally Ill, and Specialty Needs

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital extends their reach in rural Iowa during the pandemic by establishing successful telehealth initiatives in elderly care, mental health services, and speciality care. MCMH is a Program Advisory Council (PAC) member of gpTRAC.
Read more: Extending the Reach of Healthcare: Telehealth Helps MCMH Increase Care for Elderly, Mentally Ill, and Specialty Needs
- Other
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
Supporting Health Care at a Distance: Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center Promotes the Advancement of Telehealth Across a Six-State Region Through Collaborative Support and Programs

GPTRAC provides training and resources to bring expertise in technology, workflows, billing, and policy to health care providers across the Great Plains region, especially for safety net providers.
Read more: Supporting Health Care at a Distance: Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center Promotes the Advancement of Telehealth Across a Six-State Region Through Collaborative Support and Programs
- FQHC
- Iowa
Taking Care of Agricultural Workers: Non-Profit Creates Effective Educational, Testing, and Follow-Up Program During COVID-19

Proteus creates program to provide COVID testing, daily virtual follow-up for positive cases, and education about COVID prevention for agricultural workers who live and work communally.
Read more: Taking Care of Agricultural Workers: Non-Profit Creates Effective Educational, Testing, and Follow-Up Program During COVID-19
- CAH
- Health System
- Other
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- South Dakota
Memorable Moments: Telehealth Visits Result in Humorous, Touching Interactions

Healthcare providers work with nursing homes, assisted living centers, and other long-term care facilities to deliver routine and acute care virtually, as well as connect residents with loved ones, using on-site staff to facilitate appointments.
Read more: Memorable Moments: Telehealth Visits Result in Humorous, Touching Interactions

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