Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network of Michigan

Upper Peninsula hemodialysis patients are benefiting from telemedicine services

Telemedicine services are now available in Iron County Community Hospital dialysis unit in Crystal Falls.

With the assistance of USDA Rural Development Telemedicine Grant equipment was placed in the three-dialysis units. The equipment allows wireless telemedicine services within the dialysis units. Dialysis patients will be able to receive clinical services, and their caregivers will access continuing education programs via the systems.

On Thursday, Oct. 28, the check for $176,421 was presented to Marquette General in the MGHS Conference Center. From left are Sally Davis, Program Director of Telehealth and Grants Administration at MGHS; Hilda Gay Legg, administrator of Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Program; Dr. Jerry Napier, an internal medicine/nephrologist on staff at Marquette General; Dale Sherwin, Michigan State Director for USDA Rural Development; Bill Nemacheck, Chief Executive Officer at Marquette General; and Sheri Davie, Regional Manager for U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. (MGHS photo)

J Marc. Himes, MD

Patient & Michelle (Unit Clerk) EUPDC