Communication is critical in everyday life and even more so in healthcare. Staying abreast of the latest information about cancer prevention and treatment is key to providing the highest standards of care.
Our Regional Videoconference Network is a vital component in helping us to connect local healthcare professionals with a wide range of other professionals. The network allows physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to interact with additional experts throughout southwest Georgia and across the state and the nation, providing opportunities to share information in real time and have access to case presentations, interdisciplinary consultations, and professional meetings.
Meeting our goals for professional development in the region is greatly enhanced with the use of this system. Internet technology saves time, reduces or eliminates travel costs, and increases opportunities for professionals to network and learn from others. The current network was begun in 2007 and includes Tandberg units at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, South Georgia Medical Center, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition and Tift Regional Medical Center.
The Cancer Coalition anticipates ongoing development and expansion of our Videoconference Network to be able to serve as many healthcare professionals as possible with as many educational and training opportunities as possible.
Recognized Nationally
Our Cancer Coalition's Regional Videoconference Network received national recognition when it was presented at the 2007 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cancer Conference in Atlanta. Entitled "Forging Unique Partnerships to Develop a Technology-Mediated Approach to Cancer Control in Rural Georgia", the poster presentation's authors included: Susie Davis (formerly with the Cancer Coalition), Kathy Bishop (Darton College), Diane Fletcher (Cancer Coalition), Tom Bell (formerly with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital), Steve Black (formerly with John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital), Pam Cartwright (South Georgia Medical Center) and Clarke Currie (Tift Regional Medical Center).
