[A poster for a library Description automatically generated] DATE: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 TIME: 1:00P-2:00P Mountain Time REGISTRATION<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/implementation-telehealth-services-rural-public-libraries__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6Q44JNCsqUn6wYuZp6eSllV4p4N4Plv61YyRiUTy0AFepQ_QVvvmevDVI24QpQ2xfvtTODF8crIqeeDEmUakjqCW9vHCpJ2_$ [nnlm[.]gov]> or scan image QR code A lack of access to healthcare professionals is a key contributing factor to poor health outcomes in the United States. Telehealth services have the potential to improve those outcomes by removing geographic barriers and providing timely care with healthcare providers and specialists. However, gaps in accessing telehealth exist in rural areas: citizens may lack internet access, a private space, or the digital literacy skills necessary to benefit from telehealth. Public libraries are increasingly recognizing the importance of facilitating access to telehealth services to their communities. These services can vary widely based on the resources and needs of the library and the community. This webinar will highlight a project in Colorado to fund the development of telehealth services in rural library sites across the state. You will learn more about the project, how participating sites are developing their telehealth services, and resources for networking and training. The project is a partnership between the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation. This is an instance of the Bridging the Digital Divide: Telehealth and Libraries Webinar Series<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/bridging-digital-divide-telehealth-and-libraries-webinar-series__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6Q44JNCsqUn6wYuZp6eSllV4p4N4Plv61YyRiUTy0AFepQ_QVvvmevDVI24QpQ2xfvtTODF8crIqeeDEmUakjqCW9oD91aek$ [nnlm[.]gov]>. Instructors * Kieran​ Hixon, BA, Rural & Small Library Consultant, Library Development Office, Colorado Department of Education * Ashley Heathfield, Sr. Project Manager, Office of eHealth Innovation Code of Conduct By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nnlm.gov/about/code-of-conduct__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6Q44JNCsqUn6wYuZp6eSllV4p4N4Plv61YyRiUTy0AFepQ_QVvvmevDVI24QpQ2xfvtTODF8crIqeeDEmUakjqCW9m4ffaVk$ [nnlm[.]gov]> Objectives: 1. Understand the opportunities and constraints of providing library telehealth services in rural areas. 2. Learn about innovative library programs and partnerships for telehealth in rural areas. 3. Address some of the common questions library staff have about providing telehealth services. 4. Identify resources and opportunities for networking and training on telehealth. Best wishes, Dana Dana Abbey, MLS Associate Professor Strauss Health Sciences Library Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 4 Anschutz Medical Campus 12950 East Montview Blvd., Rm. 3101F Aurora, Colorado 80045 Office: 303-724-2110