E4C Webinar | Using Low-Cost Communication and Computer Technology to Improve the Quality of Healthcare in Rural Nicaragua
Presented by
Dr. Pritpal Singh, Professor and Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Villanova University
May 9, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT
This webinar will focus on the development of a telehealth system to improve the lives of rural Nicaraguans in the communities surrounding the town of Waslala in North Central Nicaragua.
The webinar will cover the healthcare context of the region and the limitations of providing quality healthcare to these rural communities. It will examine the project's nursing component, which is focused on training community health workers to measure vital signs of community members, as well as technology, software and hardware setup for the project.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn:
- How a telehealth program was established in rural communities with very limited infrastructure
- The technical components of a telehealth system using basic cell phone and computer technology
- The many issues that are faced in setting up such a program
- The value of partnerships in sustaining such a program
Presented by Dr. Pritpal Singh, Professor and Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Villanova University
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions or to recommend a presenter for this series. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
The E4C Webinars Team
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About this webinar:
Where: This is an online event.
When: Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM EDT
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