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Paul D. Johnson and Jennifer J. Majersik: How Utah is advancing care for stroke patients

Advancements will benefit all Utahns, particularly those in rural areas.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Critical Care Nurse Crystal Hale connects with doctors and patients remotely from the Telecritical Care Center in Midvale. Intermountain Healthcare announced the launch of "one of the nation's largest virtual hospital services." It will involve 500 caregivers, offering telehealth services on everything from basic care to stroke evaluation and newborn critical care. The Virtual Hospital Services Testing Laboratory showcased several medical services on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018,.