Northeast NC school breaks new ground with telehealth technology
Northeast NC school breaks new ground with telehealth technology
Publish Date: 2026-05-08 17:53:00
Source Domain: www.wtkr.com
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Applause rang out inside of Pasquotank County High School on Thursday morning as leaders cut the ribbon bringing Sentara’s telehealth technology to North Carolina for the first time. Meaning that students and staff at the school now have access to a medical professional whenever they need it.
“For me personally, my mom does travel for work because she works at the state level so I always missed school when I was sick and I couldn’t go to the doctor. My dad’s at work, my whole family is at work. I think it’s going to help a lot of parents, a lot of students,” said Deasia McPherson, a student at PCHS.
Stories like these are exactly what Sentara’s telehealth services at Pasquotank County High School are hoping to help with.
“Now you’re not having to choose my paycheck over my child’s health. They can still continue to work together and know that here they can get what they need,” said Delishia Moore, principal of PCHS.
Thursday was another massive step in healthcare access in northeastern North Carolina. With Sentara introducing its Telehealth services to Pasquotank County High School families.
“I think having grown up in an area under resourced when it comes to medical care, it is so important that children, especially children, have access to good quality care,” said Dr. LaTonya Russell, a pediatrician with Sentara.
So how does it work? Well Sentara professionals demonstrated it for News 3 and everyone in the room on Thursday. The provider comes on the screen and medical professionals at the school use the same tools you’d see at a doctor’s office, but that symptom data is fed straight to the provider. Meaning a diagnosis can be made in real time.
“We can lay virtual hands to look at ears, nose, throat, listen to the heart and lungs,” said Russell.
Sentara professionals also made it clear that a parent will always be present in person or virtually when the telehealth services are being used. This kind of technology can also be utilized by…
