2023 Telehealth Awareness Week and Governor Gordon's Proclamation Signing

On September 6, 2023, Governor Mark Gordon signed a proclamation acknowledging the celebration of the 3rd annual Telehealth Awareness Week!

2023 Excellence in Telehealth Award

We are excited to announce that Dr. Lisa Finkelstein, the Medical Director of Telehealth at St. John's Health in Jackson, Wyoming, and a practicing urologist, is the recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Telehealth Award! Dr. Finkelstein brings over twenty years of experience as a physician and is an avid supporter of implementing telehealth in Wyoming. Her expertise and advocacy have continued to move the work forward. Dr. Finkelstein continues to use her voice and has both participated and presented during the WyTN webinars to promote best telehealth practices. She is also currently a member of the Wyoming Telehealth Consortium. Thank you, and congratulations, Dr. Finkelstein!

Check out the presentation that was shared by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Briane Olson, during last month's Consortium! Implementing Telepsychiatry in Wyoming

Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center's (NRTRC) Find Telehealth mapping application! Two more states have been added to the NRTRC's Find Telehealth mapping application. This map highlights facilities that provide telehealth services.

View the NRTRC's Telehealth Map

October Consortium Meeting

The Wyoming Telehealth Consortium is the central meeting space to discuss the programs, success/challenges, and discuss ideas on improving the use of telehealth in the state. The Consortium usually meets on the last Tuesday of every month. During the October Consortium Senator Lummis will present on the CONNECT Act. Anyone interested in building telehealth is encouraged to attend. Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/371954998

Upcoming Special Interest Groups

Telemental Health Second Friday of the month October 13, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm  zoom.us/j/177533182

Community Health & Chronic Disease Prevention Second Tuesday of the month October 10, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm zoom.us/j/99923831002

The Wyoming Telehealth Network newsletter is your source for information, resources and best practices in telehealth. We support healthcare entities, providers, and specialists through professional development, collaboration, and leveraging of telecommunications technology.

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Contact Information Wyoming Telehealth Network UW College of Health Sciences Phone: (307) 766-6407 Email: Wy-telehealth@uwyo.edu