Remote Presence Forum to explore use of innovative technology in meeting healthcare demands in rural and remote regions

The University of Saskatchewan's International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) has joined with the College of Nursing to offer a three day, international forum that will explore the application of remote learning technology in rural, remote and northern communities. The Remote Presence Forum, which will bring together global leaders in the field of remote learning and clinical application, will host a public session entitled "How can Remote Presence solve our healthcare delivery challenge?". The presentation will demonstrate how Remote Presence technology can remove barriers to accessing quality healthcare in rural and remote regions.

Jennifer Thoma

 Wednesday, March 5, 2014



12:30 - 1:30 pm


University of Saskatchewan


Health Sciences Building


104 Clinic Place - see map here
E-Wing, Room 1130 (1st Floor)


* Parking is available in underground parkade directly off front parking loop


Media are invited to attend the public presentation. Interviews will be available with Forum Chair Lorna Butler. Although the other forum sessions are closed to the public, if media is interested in attending additional sessions March 3 through 5, arrangements can be made.

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For more information:



Colleen Cameron

International Centre for Northern Governance & Development (ICNGD)
University of Saskatchewan

306-966-1609 | colleen.cameron@usask.ca

Kylie Dietrick

College of Nursing
University of Saskatchewan

306-966-1323 | kylie.dietrick@usask.ca
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