UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
HERSHEY, Pa. - For many Pennsylvanians in rural areas, seeing a medical specialist means hours of travel and long wait times. Project ECHO at Penn State College of Medicine is continuing to bridge this gap by launching seven new virtual learning series this fall, connecting local doctors and community members directly with top health experts.
The Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model began in 2003 at the University of New Mexico to treat rural patients who could not travel to a clinic. Using video technology, specialists trained local primary care doctors to provide specialized care themselves. Today, this p...