Access to Healthcare in McDowell County
Digital Extra 1:Healthcare Access
Calvin Allen, from Rural Forward NC, discusses the challenges with healthcare access in rural communities. Anita Brown-Graham hosts.
Digital Extra 2:Telemedicine in Schools
Imagine a world where your child can see a doctor without having to leave their school. That dream is a reality in McDowell County as the school district uses a telemedicine program to connect children to doctors with an iPad.
Digital Extra 3:Bringing Doctors to Rural Areas
Dr. Robert Bashford, of the UNC Office of Rural Initiatives, discusses how to move more doctors into rural communities. Anita Brown-Graham hosts.
Digital Extra 4:EMS House Calls
In McDowell County, house call medicine is making a comeback. Trained paramedics are checking up on patients in their homes and it’s proven to help avoid costly trips to the emergency room.