Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
10:30 a.m. Gov. Ritter will take part in a news conference to launch the national Connected Care Telehealth Network, sponsored by United Healthcare with local partners Centura Health and the Colorado Rural Health Center. The program involves establishing Connected Care telehealth clinics in several existing rural health centers. Clinics will feature sophisticated audio, video and other healthcare technologies to connect patients with medical specialists hundreds of miles away. At today's kickoff, a large 18-wheeler RV display truck will demonstrate the telehealth technologies that will be used in the clinics. Location: West Steps, State Capitol.
