CONNECTING HOMEBOUND RURAL VETERANS TO VIRTUAL CARE The Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth network was not accessible to rural veterans until now. VA Geriatric Scholar Christy Rothermel from Coatesville VA has taken action to erase this gap. Rothermel is involved in a multidisciplinary Home Based Primary Care team (HBPC) that brings in-home care to veterans who cannot travel to VA health care facilities. The HBPC aids those with serious health conditions and mobility restrictions by ensuring they receive their care. As a result of the COVID pandemic, in-home visits were restricted to protect veterans, their families, and VA staff. Thus, virtual […]
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