More kids have asthma and diabetes

Jul 9, 2017, Beckers Hospital Review: Telemedicine goes to school: How tech may aid 60% of US schools lacking a full-time nurse http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/telehealth/telemedicine-goes-to-school-how-tech-may-aid-60-of-us-schools-lacking-a-full-time-nurse.html Childhood asthma and diabetes rates have risen in recent years, meaning school nurses are taking on an increasingly important role in the healthcare system, according to STAT. However, even as children and adolescents face a growing need for healthcare services, roughly 60 percent of U.S. schools lack a full-time nurse, according to data from the National Association of School Nurses. Some schools are using telemedicine to address the issue, partnering with hospitals, nonprofits or health IT companies to provide comprehensive healthcare services to its students.