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Covid-19 Stakeholder Experiences In The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, Center Of Excellence Of Rural Health, University Of Kentucky, Center For Rural Health Research, East Tennessee State University
Covid-19 Stakeholder Experiences In The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, Center Of Excellence Of Rural Health, University Of Kentucky, Center For Rural Health Research, East Tennessee State University
Center of Excellence in Rural Health Reports
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Healthcare providers reported that many in-person services had stopped and that other services were delivered remotely or via telehealth. Some services that were still in-person moved to curbside delivery, including family planning visits. Others described a shift in roles within the community, primarily to support COVID testing.
When asked about the impact of COVID-19, educators described an expansion of roles among staff and a rapid adoption of new technology. Educators also described their staff as being dedicated to meeting the needs of their students including assuring access to food and learning materials for those without reliable internet.
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