How Technology is Being Used to Enhance the Delivery of Health Care Services
What is telemedicine and how can it be used to improve health care delivery in Appalachia? This article answers those questions, provides examples of telemedicine projects, and provides information for communities considering adopting telemedicine services in their area.
Article added 12/12/03 The Scoop on DSL
An explanation of the high-speed Internet service and why your area may or may not have access. Accessing the Internet Through Cable Modems
This article discusses the differences in cable modems and DSL for high-speed Internet service; the
infrastructure required to turn cable networks into Internet service providers;
and lack of access to cable modems in some parts of Appalachia.
New article added 01/09/04
Tearing Down the Access Barrier: Wireless Broadband Access in Appalachia
An Information Age Appalachia Report
A discussion of broadband technology as a key component of a community's economic development. This article also addresses barriers to access in Appalachia, the benefits of wireless broadband for rural communities, and considerations for implementing wireless broadband. The appendix contains links to useful resources that can support community leaders in researching and implementing broadband technologies.
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