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Video Solution for
Off-Hours Medical Diagnoses May Be the Next Best Thing to a
House Call
Other Topics: Genetic
Analysis Tools, Intelligent
Imaging Informatics
TANDBERG
August 25, 2006
As Seen on NBC’s Today Show, Health-e-Station Employs
TANDBERG Videoconferencing to Bring Virtual Healthcare to the
Suburbs
New York, NY -- TANDBERG® (OSLO: TAA.OL) is proud to recognize
Health-e-Station for its groundbreaking use of videoconferencing
to improve patient access to convenient, effective healthcare.
Imagine you wake up on Saturday morning suspecting that you have
yet another sinus infection, or your child suddenly breaks out
with an alarming rash. In the past, medical treatment outside of
regular doctor’s hours has been limited to telephone advice from
nurses or pharmacists, or late-night trips to the hospital
emergency room, a costly and time-consuming inconvenience.
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Now, with the
power of TANDBERG videoconferencing, patients with minor
conditions can visit Health-e-Station for after-hours and
weekend diagnosis and care. With coffee shop charm and
information-filled shelves lining the walls, patients are
greeted, vitals and general information are taken and within
minutes, patients are seated face-to-face with an onscreen
physician in a real-time videoconference.
"Health-e-Station is the first in the nation to bring
telemedicine to the consumer level by creating a ’virtual
walk-in doctor visit,’ " said Robert Russell, CEO of
Health-e-Station.
During a diagnosis at a Health-e-Station facility, a qualified
medical assistant working under the doctor’s instructions and
supervision may undertake activities such as applying an
electronic stethoscope or positioning a specialized camera to
view a patient’s throat. Images and data are transmitted in
real-time to the attending physician. Patients are also able to
see exactly what the doctor sees on the split screen display.
Less than 30 minutes after walking in the door, the doctor
completes the diagnosis and can prescribe necessary medication
from any 24-hour pharmacy, speeding treatment and recovery.
"The face-to-face encounters with physicians via
videoconferencing make healthcare visits with highly qualified
physicians readily available to anyone. It means we can offer
better healthcare services to our patients," said Dr. Andrew
Agwunobi, chairman of Health-e-Station.
"TANDBERG’s videoconferencing solutions have enhanced patient
care by ensuring that healthcare providers can bring the right
medical expertise to bear quickly and effectively.
Health-e-Station is an excellent example of how video is being
used to deliver improved patient care," said Rick Snyder,
president of TANDBERG.
The first of many Health-e-Stations opened in the Braelinn
Village shopping center in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Health-e-Station also plans to approach national chains to serve
as a better alternative to the current influx of "in-store"
clinics staffed by nurse-practitioners. In contrast to current
models, Health-e-Station in-store clinics would provide
board-certified physician care and would occupy minimal space.
To view the Today Show segment please visit
http://video.msn.com/v/us/msnbc.htm?g=5e52a295-85e6-4c60-80379ef7975b3ef4&f=00&fg=copy
About Health-e-Station
Health-e-Station is a walk-in center, offering after-hours and
weekend healthcare for patients with minor medical conditions.
For those experiencing illness that’s discomforting but not
serious, Health-e-Station is the perfect choice for after-hours
and weekend care. Please visit www.healthestation.com for more
information.
About TANDBERG
TANDBERG is a leading global provider of visual communication
products and services with dual headquarters in New York and
Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and
software for video, voice and data. The company provides sales,
support and value-added services in more than 90 countries
worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock
Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.net
for more information.
TANDBERG is a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S.
and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their
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