Walker Baptist Medical Center and ViTel Net Form Strategic Alliance; Partnership Focuses On Increased Availability of Quality Care and Improved Response To Catastrophic Events.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2003 Walker Baptist Medical Center of Jasper, Alabama Jasper is a city in Walker County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 14,052. As of July 1, 2006 the population had increased to 14,117.[1] The city is the county seat of Walker CountyGR6 and Visual Telecommunications Network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. , Inc. (ViTel Net) of McLean, Virginia McLean is an unincorporated community located in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. A small geographic area along Chain Bridge Road in Arlington County has a 22101 zip code and is also part of McLean. have formed a strategic alliance to implement a telemedicine program within Walker County. The purpose of the alliance is twofold: improve the timeliness and quality of health care throughout the county and strengthen the capability to provide an immediate medical response to catastrophic events-natural or man-made. On March 12, 2003, Walker Baptist hosted a program kickoff meeting that included key leaders of the city of Jasper and surrounding communities, representatives from the U.S. Military, and ViTel Net senior leadership. The purpose of the meeting was to assemble the team to begin planning a comprehensive homeland defense emergency response exercise that incorporates the use of advanced telemedicine technologies. The program will evolve over the next several months to integrate and strengthen the overall capabilities of the participating organizations. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-Haleyville), "This joint undertaking exemplifies the type of cooperation we hope to see with our investment of Federal Funds Federal Funds Funds deposited to regional Federal Reserve Banks by commercial banks, including funds in excess of reserve requirements. Notes: These non-interest bearing deposits are lent out at the Fed funds rate to other banks unable to meet overnight reserve . The result of these investments will strengthen both our military and civilian health care systems to meet the challenges of today." Congressman Aderholt has been instrumental in leading Congress to approve funding for the advancement of telemedicine technology for use in both the U.S. Military and Civilian health Care Sectors. Mr. Evan Dillard, President of Walker Baptist, noted that the Walker County location within the state makes it a vital player in building a strong county and state emergency medical response capability. "This is a significant undertaking for this community and will require a great deal of collaboration and cooperation on the part of all involved. We recognize that this is a great opportunity to enhance the quality of health care within the county and will serve as a model for the State of Alabama as we prepare for the realities of the 21st Century." "ViTel Net has a comprehensive suite of telemedicine products that will support the goals of this alliance", says Allen Izadpanah, President of ViTel Net. "Our team is excited about gaining a deeper understanding of the health care delivery and response challenges faced by the Jasper community, and looks forward to applying telemedicine technologies designed for use in the U.S. military health system to address specific needs in the civilian sector." About Baptist Walker Baptist Walker is a 267-bed acute care facility serving Northwest Alabama. Located in Jasper, the hospital was opened in 1980 and gained the reputation as being the first all-private room hospital in the state. Baptist Walker boasts the latest in diagnostic technology including MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. , CT, Cardiac Catherization, Nuclear Medicine imaging nuclear medicine imaging, n the diagnostic imaging field that evaluates organ function by injecting isotopes into a structure and documenting the amount of radiation emanating from the tissues. and PET scanning PET scanning n. The act or process of using a PET scanner. . Other services include a WomenFirst Center, Pain Care Center, One Day Surgery, Cardiopulmonary cardiopulmonary /car·dio·pul·mo·nary/ (kahr?de-o-pool´mah-nar-e) pertaining to the heart and lungs. car·di·o·pul·mo·nar·y adj. Of, relating to, or involving both the heart and the lungs. Rehab, a Sleep Disorders Sleep Disorders Definition Sleep disorders are a group of syndromes characterized by disturbance in the patient's amount of sleep, quality or timing of sleep, or in behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep. Center and one of Alabama's busiest emergency departments. For more information, visit the website at http://www.bhsala.com/walker. About ViTel Net ViTel Net is a total enterprise Tele-Medicine solutions provider offering a full spectrum of scalable and customizable Internet-enabled Tele-Medicine solutions. Founded in 1989, ViTel Net is a recognized Tele-Medicine/e-Health development and systems integration leader. For more information, visit the website at www.vitelnet.com. To learn how ViTel Net can help you get the most out of Tele-Medicine, contact Brenda Ecken, Vice President Business Development, at 703/448-0999 or via e-mail at ecken@vitelnet.com. |
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