Published on May 03, 2023

It allows us to assess patients in a very timely manner, especially when there are very high stakes decisions that have to be made.

Person laying in bed in emergency room being assessed by doctor via video.

In 2022, generous donors to Bronson Health Foundation helped to fund two telemedicine units in Bronson Battle Creek's Emergency Department.

“This is an essential tool to have at Bronson Battle Creek because it allows us to assess patients in a very timely manner, especially when there are very high stakes decisions that have to be made,” says Dr. Larry Morgan, neurocritical care at Bronson Neuroscience Center in Kalamazoo. “It allows our colleagues at Bronson Battle Creek to have direct access to us at the Comprehensive Stroke Center, and in many ways almost be present in the room so we can so we know we are making recommendations that are accurate and informed. It really has raised the standard of care that we can provide throughout our community.”

Reviewed by Dr. Larry Morgan, Bronson Neuroscience Center