telepsychiatry

Teletherapy in the Age of COVID-19

June 3, 2020 by Melba Newsome

Teletherapy in the Age of COVID-19 - North Carolina Health News

The mental health crisis brought on by the pandemic has helped speed up the adoption of teletherapy.

By Melba Newsome Maudeb Maybin suffers from PTSD and uses a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy. Part of his overall maintenance plan includes seeing a therapist to help him cope with his depression issues. But just traveling to and from his appointment can take hours. “It was a huge coordination effort to go anywhere, whether […]

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Managing mental health during COVID-19

May 8, 2020 by Taylor Knopf

Managing mental health during COVID-19 - North Carolina Health News

Healthy coping skills, mental health resources can ease the pain of physical distance during the pandemic.

By Taylor Knopf North Carolinians will be living in a state of uncertainty a little longer. This week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a modified “stay home” order that extends to May 22 which looks very similar to the original order with a few exceptions. It’s clear that our lives will not return to normal anytime […]

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A ‘new norm’ after the coronavirus pandemic

April 12, 2020 by Greg Barnes

A ‘new norm’ after the coronavirus pandemic - North Carolina Health News

The novel coronavirus has brought death and devastation, but professionals from different walks of life say it could also bring positive changes once it finally subsides.

By Greg Barnes It’s hard to find an upside in all of this. The coronavirus has killed thousands of people across the country and sickened hundreds of thousands more. It has shuttered big factories and small businesses alike, leaving millions unemployed. It has crippled the economy and drained large savings from personal retirement accounts. It […]

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COVID-19 prompts a shift to telehealth

March 19, 2020 by Sarah Ovaska

COVID-19 prompts a shift to telehealth - North Carolina Health News

With private health insurers, along with Medicare, Medicaid removing barriers to pay, more practitioners will treat remotely.

By Sarah Ovaska The coronavirus pandemic quickly overhauled how medicine will be practiced for more routine needs, with doctor offices switching to virtual exams over the phone or video as the COVID-19 pandemic bears down on the country. Instead of easing their way into the change, the switch to telemedicine has been more akin to […]

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Perinatal depression affects one in seven women, including me

January 17, 2020 by Yen Duong

Perinatal depression affects one in seven women, including me - North Carolina Health News

Less well-known than postpartum depression, perinatal depression caused by hormone and life changes affects many pregnant women. I should know: I’m one of them.

By Yen Duong I knew going into my third pregnancy that it’s not a walk in the park: around two-thirds of pregnant women experience morning sickness, almost everyone experiences fatigue from building a placenta, the immune system changes, and sleep problems arise. But I never expected that it would be this bad. For months, I […]

2019 Health & Human Services Budget – House & Senate

June 24, 2019 by Rose Hoban

2019 Health & Human Services Budget – House & Senate - North Carolina Health News

Just in time for the conference committee budget, here are how the Senate and the House of Representatives each proposed to spend on health and human services.

By Rose Hoban After 2018’s unusual budget process this year’s budget has unfolded in a more “traditional” way. The House unveiled it’s proposal to spend $5.569 billion on health and human services priorities in early May. The Senate finished it’s work on the budget in early June, asking for a total appropriation of $5.552 billion […]

talking to a psychiatrist over the web while in the emergency department, telehealth

Flooded in and sick? Talk to a doc on the phone or online.

September 18, 2018 by Taylor Knopf

Flooded in and sick? Talk to a doc on the phone or online. - North Carolina Health News

In the wake of Florence, many of the state's telehealth services are making it easier to access their providers.

By Taylor Knopf Hurricane Florence has left thousands of North Carolinians displaced from their homes, or unable to leave because of flooding. Medical issues are bound to arise in the coming days. So for all of those non-emergency issues, there are a number of companies providing free virtual doctor visits. Telehealth visits can be useful […]

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Telehealth Bill Gets Hung Up at Legislature

June 13, 2018 by Rose Hoban

Telehealth Bill Gets Hung Up at Legislature - North Carolina Health News

The bill looked like it was going to have an easy passage, until it didn’t. Now lawmakers will study telemedicine - again.

By Rose Hoban After last year’s legislative session, lawmakers set out to examine ways to get more rural North Carolinians increased access to care. One of the possibilities that came up repeatedly was increased access to telemedicine, the ability to get online and have a face-to-face consult with a physician who might be sitting miles […]

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Rural Broadband Highlighted in the State Budget

June 4, 2018 by Taylor Knopf

Rural Broadband Highlighted in the State Budget - North Carolina Health News

The rural economy, education and health care systems all struggle economically. Advocates say broadband expansion could help people in all sectors, and lawmakers have decided to make an investment in making that happen.

By Taylor Knopf Lawmakers and rural advocates say that these days, broadband is as vital to a community as clean water and roads. But it’s been difficult to convince large companies to expand high-speed internet services to the most rural areas of North Carolina. Now, Republican state lawmakers are backing up their words with some […]

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Vidant Rolls Out New Virtual Care Model

March 26, 2018 by Taylor Knopf

Vidant Rolls Out New Virtual Care Model - North Carolina Health News

VidantNow allows patients anywhere in eastern North Carolina to access a doctor online, anytime. It's only one way that physicians are using telehealth to care for remote patients.

By Taylor Knopf As snowstorms and the flu virus hit North Carolina earlier this year, officials at Vidant Health thought it would be a good time to roll out their new virtual doctor visits. Though the launch was a little earlier than planned, Anissa Davenport, Vidant’s chief strategy development and marketing officer, said they didn’t […]

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