Northern telemedicine push eyed to bridge health gap
Provincial announcement invites patients to search a web site for surgeons with short waiting lists signaling a broader move toward digital health care. Telemedicine advances could cut patient transfers south and boost northern care, backed by studies from North Central and pilot projects in the region. Northern communities face high teen pregnancy, infant health and mortality challenges, with doctors scarce in remote areas.
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