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From Pedal Radios to 24/7 Virtual Care: Celebrating the Evolution of Telehealth In 1929, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) introduced the revolutionary pedal radio, allowing remote communities in Australia to connect with essential medical services for the very first time. Fast forward to today, and telehealth has become an indispensable part of healthcare—providing around-the-clock support to people no matter where they are. As we mark Telehealth Awareness Month, we reflect on how far we’ve come, from those early innovations to today’s cutting-edge virtual care solutions. Telehealth has broken down geographical barriers, ensuring that patients in even the most isolated regions can receive timely and expert medical care. Whether it’s a consultation from your living room or providing life-saving advice to a patient hundreds of miles away, this technology continues to transform healthcare. The journey doesn’t stop here. With advancements in AI, wearable devices, and real-time health monitoring, the future of telehealth promises even greater accessibility, personalization, and efficiency in healthcare delivery. We are excited about the potential that lies ahead—where remote care will not only respond to immediate needs but also predict and prevent health issues before they arise. https://lnkd.in/gF5n78Vc #RFDS #Healthcare #Health

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Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been a trailblazer in remote healthcare services for almost 100 years. Australians are fortunate its outstanding capacity to overcome challenges and dispense life-saving care will continue to evolve alongside innovations in telehealth, including wearable technology. The robust, rugged and lightweight headsets used by early adopters of wearable tech are ideal to boost connected care for patients in isolated settings linking them with medical teams across the country. #telehealth #digitalhealth #remotehealth #healthtech #wearabletech #healthcare

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