[1st-mile-nm] USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants in NM

[Tom Johnson]

Any idea what the details would be here:
"...project will fund the purchase of computers *configured specifically
for distance learning*"?
TJ
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On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 1:34 PM Richard Lowenberg <rl at 1st-mile.org> wrote:

> Three awards were announced in New Mexico.
>
> Feb. 25, 2021
>
> https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-invests-42-million-distance-learning-and-telemedicine-infrastructure-9
>
> New Mexico Highlands University:  $510,363
> This Rural Development investment will be used to create a distance
> learning hub/enduser site at the main campus in Las Vegas, and at a
> second end-user site in Mora, N.M.  The system will eliminate barriers
> to higher education for residents of remote communities in San Miguel
> and Mora counties. This funding will enable New Mexico Highlands
> University to offer remote courses and to implement remote student
> support programs (especially for STEM students). In addition to
> equipping the remote site, the project will fund the purchase of
> computers configured specifically for distance learning. These computers
> will be loaned to students. The Mora site also be made available to
> community members for activities such as workforce development.
>
> Tanya V Marin PC:  $263,640
> This Rural Development investment will be used to purchase telemedicine
> equipment to help Santa Teresa Children's Day and Night Clinic implement
> a comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs. Six fully-equipped and
> upgraded telemedicine carts will be provided to five hub/end-user sites.
> These sites include three elementary schools and two community clinics.
> Each site will have the capacity to receive primary care services for
> children and adults, women's health, and mental health and behavior
> services, including substance misuse prevention and treatment. The sites
> are expected to serve approximately 14,000 people in Dona Ana, Socorro,
> Sierra and Union counties.
>
> Ben Archer Health Center Inc.:  $153,963
> This Rural Development investment will be used to provide remote
> medical, dental and
> behavioral health care services for underserved and uninsured patients,
> and distance learning education for health care professionals in Dona
> Ana, Luna, Otero and Sierra counties. An interactive system involving
> telemedicine carts with accessories will enable live audio-video
> interactions between health care professionals and patients.
> Teleconference equipment for conference rooms will facilitate distance
> learning and group sessions, and laptops for medical, dental and
> behavioral providers will be used to provide services to patients in
> rural communities.
>
>
>
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> Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504,
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