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News stories from the past 60 days.

Mar 12, 2024 - Highlights a telehealth cart being used in a rural Nebraska hospital to offer behavioral health services. The service began when the emergency room saw an increase in mental health crises. The cart is also used for virtual substance abuse counseling.
Source: KTIV
Feb 12, 2024 - The first Rural Emergency Hospital in Nebraska has converted. Local officials state the conversion will likely keep the hospital from shutting down completely.
Source: KLKN
Feb 8, 2024 - Profiles a Nebraska family working to reduce suicide in their rural area by addressing stigma. Discusses behavioral health workforce shortages in Nebraska and integrating mental healthcare into school settings.
Source: 1011 Now
Jan 31, 2024 - Describes the concept of medical robots being used for surgery. States that the innovation, currently being piloted in space travel, could offer solutions for healthcare in extreme and remote conditions including rural hospitals.
Source: KFXL

Last Updated: 3/13/2024