Free Mental Health Coming, Part Of New Tech Masters Program
Tennessee Tech will open a free outpatient mental health clinic this fall to address the shortage of care providers and eliminate financial barriers for residents across the Upper Cumberland. Tech Center for Addiction Prevention and Support Director Steven Seiler said the new facility will focus on brief therapy sessions for individuals struggling with mental health […]
New Telehealth Services Coming To Van Buren Schools
A telehealth partnership between the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and the Van Buren County School could benefit children in the county. Director of Schools Katina Simmons said these services could help address attendance and truancy issues that come with being sick as well as provide quick care for students. Simmons said nurses can set up […]
Spencer American Legion Post Offering Free Veteran Telehealth
Veterans in Van Buren County can take advantage of free telehealth services at the Spencer American Legion Post. Post Commander Hansel Moore said the need for virtual health in rural areas was always present, but the pandemic has made this a necessity with mental health problems rising. “With increased isolation and lack of interaction with […]
Sparta American Legion Adding Telehealth To Services
Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 is expanding its services Tuesday with the opening of a new telehealth program. A ribbon cutting at the Maple Street offices will be held at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the occasion. Commander Ron LaPierre said any veteran in the Upper Cumberland can use the new technology for free. “We have […]
Windle: Tennessee Session Overall A Positive Step
Representative John Mark Windle said Tennesseans should have the option to have a doctor’s visit virtually. Windle said this week’s telehealth legislation will requires insurance companies to cover virtual medical services. “The details get a little bit murky as to what the compensation is and who has to pay the compensation,” Windle said. “But certainly […]
Telehealth Coverage: New Trend In Insurance
The insurance world could see a new trend in coverage with telehealth becoming the new norm. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee started the trend by becoming the first insurance company in the state to permanently cover telehealth services last week. Monica Goolsby of Cookeville’s Swallows Insurance said since other providers across the state will […]
