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Coviu Launches Telehealth for Bushfire Affected Communities

jenniferwratten Feb 7, 2020 5:48:39 PM
Coviu Launches Telehealth for Bushfire Affected Communities
The 2019-20 Australian bushfires have been devastating, with at least 33 recorded deaths nationally. Hundreds of structures have been destroyed and millions of animals and livestock have perished. Unfortunately, there is no end in sight, with experts warning the fires could continue for months.

5 Telehealth Trends to Expect in 2020 - Part Five

jenniferwratten Feb 7, 2020 10:40:20 AM
5 Telehealth Trends to Expect in 2020 - Part Five
5. Increased Telehealth Usage by Patients, Providers and Larger Organisations. Finally, the last and possibly most exciting trend! Telehealth usage is increasing quickly, as each year, patients are becoming more open to new technology, and equally more dependant on it.

Bushfire Crisis: $30 Million Funding for Telehealth

jenniferwratten Jan 13, 2020 4:33:02 PM
Bushfire Crisis: $30 Million Funding for Telehealth
The devastating 2019-20 Australian bushfires continue to rage on, with at least 28 recorded deaths nationally. Hundreds of structures have been destroyed and millions of animals and livestock have perished. Unfortunately, there is no end in sight, with experts warning the fires could could continue for months.

How to Provide Affordable Mental Health Care to Rural Aus

jenniferwratten Nov 28, 2019 5:35:34 PM
How to Provide Affordable Mental Health Care to Rural Aus
Poor mental health is one of Australia's greatest health care burdens, with almost half the population experiencing mental illness at some point in their lives. Despite its prevalence, roughly 54% of those experiencing poor mental health will not access any treatment.

Australian Bushfires Worsen Rural Mental Health Crisis

jenniferwratten Nov 18, 2019 2:34:04 PM
Australian Bushfires Worsen Rural Mental Health Crisis
The 2019-20 bushfire season has been catastrophic, and there is no clear end in sight. So far, 4 people have lost their lives, over 400 homes have been destroyed and countless pets and wildlife have perished. Even as residents slowly return to their homes or communities, many adults and children will continue to experience poor mental health due to sheer loss and grief.

Healthcare From Your Couch - Coviu's Telehealth Directory

jenniferwratten Nov 9, 2019 4:24:45 AM
Healthcare From Your Couch - Coviu's Telehealth Directory
You stare at your watch as the precious minutes tick by, looking away only briefly to check that your children haven’t touched the communal magazines. Everyone around you is coughing and sputtering. You reach into your bag to grab the hand sanitizer, which you quickly distribute to your boys. ‘Don’t touch anything! I don’t want you both getting sick!’ you instruct.

Coviu Supports a Telehealth Project for Young Onset Dementia

jenniferwratten Oct 31, 2019 5:28:56 AM
Coviu Supports a Telehealth Project for Young Onset Dementia
Young-onset dementia (YOD) refers to anyone under the age of 65 who has been diagnosed with a progressive decline in their mental functioning. Although there are a wide range of illnesses included in the definition of dementia, common symptoms include loss of memory, rationality, social skills and normal emotional reactions. Recent figures suggest roughly 26 000 Australians are affected by YOD, which is roughly 10% of all people diagnosed with dementia.

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