TUGS

New TUG Robots Assist Mercy Co-workers, Create More Time for Patient Care

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Monday, November 14, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, the feeling of wishing you had an extra pair of hands  ̶  or maybe even a personal assistant  ̶  is a familiar one. Whether the task to be tackled is bringing groceries inside, folding clothes or some other chore, most everyone can relate to having a long to-do list and not enough time to complete the tasks on it. [WATCH a Mercy TUG in action.]

Key Points: 
  • Today, as one in five health care workers in the U.S. has left the industry, the situation is even more urgent.
  • To help co-workers do what they do best take care of patients Mercy has implemented an innovative way to accomplish time-intensive support tasks.
  • TUGs, autonomous robots, take care of so many tasks that used to slow us down and take time away from our patients," said Kim Kerlagon, a patient ambassador at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, where the robots have been in use the past three years.
  • "Mercy was among the first care systems in the U.S. to have a comprehensive, integratedelectronic health record.TUG robots are another in a growing list of innovations that enable Mercy co-workers to focus on delivering the best possible patient care.

Support Mental Health in Rural America

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

MISSION, Kan., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Throughout many parts of the country, an increased understanding of mental health has led to enhanced awareness of its importance. A catch-all description of emotional, psychological and social well-being, mental health affects how people think, feel and act, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Key Points: 
  • His commitment to confronting suicide and mental illness in rural areas supports the goal of the organization, which is to serve as an informed voice for mental health in rural America and provide mental health information and resources.
  • Mental health professionals agree that opening up about mental health challenges can be the first step to finding a path forward.
  • There are several established organizations that provide mental health information and services across the country, but Rural Minds focuses entirely on confronting the mental health challenges in rural communities.
  • Find a compilation of free mental health crisis resources and support and overall mental health resources and support at RuralMinds.org , which also offers access to recordings of educational webinars presented by the organization.

New Nonprofit Organization Focuses On Mental Health Needs Across Rural America

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

GREEN OAKS, Ill., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rural Minds launches today with a mission to serve as the informed voice for mental health in rural America, and to provide mental health information and resources.The 501(c)(3) nonprofit will also convey the importance of overcoming the stigma around mental health challenges.

Key Points: 
  • GREEN OAKS, Ill., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rural Minds launches today with a mission to serve as the informed voice for mental health in rural America, and to provide mental health information and resources.The 501(c)(3) nonprofit will also convey the importance of overcoming the stigma around mental health challenges.
  • Rural Minds is being launched to help rural Americans obtain greater access to mental health information and resources.
  • "Knowing that an organization like Rural Minds now exists to help people in rural America receive the mental health services that are so desperately need is hopeful news for everyone impacted."
  • Rural Minds is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with a mission to serve as the informed voice on mental health in rural America, and to provide mental health information and resources.Our vision is a rural America where there's no more suffering, silence, or stigma around mental illness.