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 <figcaption>New virtual addition enhances Cloud County Health Center's emergency services. Photo courtesy CCHC</figcaption>
 </figure>CONCORDIA -- Cloud County Health Center's (CCHC) emergency services have received a boost.CCHC announced today that it has added Avera eCARE® Emergency services in Concordia.Each year, CCHC provides emergency services to thousands of patients in the community. Open 24/7, the ER is equipped to handle any patient that comes through the door, however, access to a second set of eyes and ears can be beneficial in critical cases. The new eCARE Emergency service will provide that extra support to CCHC’s clinicians when needed.At the push of a button, local physicians and emergency room staff have immediate, virtual access to a team of physicians and nurses who specialize in emergency medicine. eCARE Emergency supports patient care in several ways:●Access to board-certified emergency physicians 24 hours a day●Connects rural communities to highly trained specialists●Activation of emergency transport teams as early as possible●Additional support during multiple emergencies●Fewer transfers so patients can stay close to home●Collaborative approach allows local caregivers to focus exclusively on patient care“eCARE Emergency gives us the ability to extend and enhance the level of health care in our community,” said Dave Garnas, hospital administrator. “It gives us access to the same type of specialists available in Salina, enabling us to deliver better care, right here in our community, and keep patients here whenever possible.”Avera eCARE offers one of the largest telehealth networks in the United States, supporting more than 380 health centers, clinics, long-term care centers and correctional facilities within a 14-state region.--CCHC--

Cloud County Health Center enhances local emergency services