Telehealth in Action: Meeting Healthcare Needs During Disasters

• 2025

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• Stacey Kokoram; Tehnaz Boyle

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This webinar discusses how telehealth helps people get medical care during disasters when it is hard to visit a doctor in person. Telehealth uses technology like video calls so doctors and patients can talk safely from different places. It explains the benefits of using telehealth, such as saving time and keeping everyone safe, especially during emergencies like pandemics or natural disasters. The video also shares resources for learning more about how telehealth works in these situations.

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Focus Areas: Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Accessibility; Telemedicine; Remote Consultation; Pandemics

Institutions: Region 1 Regional Disaster Health Response System

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