New Telepsychiatry Program Enhances Access to Behavioral Health Care in Northwestern Illinois

Circle Connections: New Products & Services Northwestern Illinois patients in need of behavioral health care will now have access to comprehensive resources at two local hospitals, Midwest Medical Center in Galena and FHN in Freeport, thanks to a new pilot program utilizing state-of-the-art telemedicine services. InSight Telepsychiatry was chosen to provide clinical and technological support for the program. As part of the pilot, InSight telepsychiatrists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to work with emergency department (ED) staff at Midwest Medical Center and FHN to evaluate the behavioral health needs of patients and . . .