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2025 Excellence in Telehealth Award Recipient:
Chelsea Paulus
| | We’re excited to present the 2025 Excellence in Telehealth Award to Chelsea Paulus, MS, CCC-SLP! The Dr. James Bush Award for Excellence in Telehealth was established in 2022 to recognize a telehealth champion in Wyoming that has accomplished outstanding work in the field of telehealth, including helping to remove barriers to implementation and adoption, innovative programs and activities, technology, patient and/or provider support, education, and training. | | | |
Chelsea is the founder and owner of Connect Speech Therapy which provides home-based, clinic-based, and virtual speech and language therapy services. Chelsea’s innovative practice provides high-quality care to people in Wyoming and Montana who would otherwise not have access.
Chelsea and her team at Connect Speech Therapy, provide speech and language therapy services to over 400 clients, with ages ranging from 0 to 90 years. They’ve worked to engage and educate school administrators about the role of telehealth in implementing accessible, sustainable, and evidence-based therapy models. These efforts have been successful, as they currently deliver hybrid and virtual care to several school districts across Wyoming, and two Child Development Centers.
| | Telehealth Awareness Week Proclamation Signing | |
Last week (September 22nd - September 26th) marked Wyoming's Fifth Annual Telehealth Awareness Week (TAW), hosted by the Wyoming Telehealth Consortium. It was an opportunity to recognize the role of telehealth in modern healthcare, educate providers and consumers about available resources, and support the implementation of telehealth across Wyoming.
Governor Mark Gordon issued a proclamation for Telehealth Awareness Week in Wyoming
| | | Though we’ve all adapted to an increasingly tech-savvy world, barriers exist that limit access to quality care. Limited access to reliable internet, and outdated technology, can prevent people from participating in a telehealth appointment. To address this, the WyTN has partnered with five county libraries and one senior center to install Public Access Telehealth Spaces (PATHS). These spaces are free-to-use, sound-proof, and equipped with the necessary technology to participate in a telehealth appointment. PATHS also benefits from the support of knowledgeable and friendly staff who are passionate about improving healthcare access. | | $50 Billion in Federal Funding to Transform Rural Healthcare | | | | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. This funding aims to strengthen rural communities across America and improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem. | | To ensure Wyoming’s proposal reflects the needs of Wyoming’s rural communities, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is conducting a series of public meetings to gather input on rural healthcare challenges, strengths, and opportunities. Visit the WDH website for meeting times and additional information. | | Healthcare Providers: We Need Your Help! | | WyTN has launched a survey to help us understand the current telehealth landscape in Wyoming from the perspective of healthcare providers. This survey aims to gather insights from providers related to the successes and challenges of telehealth implementation and adaptation. | | | |
The results from this survey will help us identify and address specific barriers that currently limit telehealth use in Wyoming, with the ultimate goal of developing a more comprehensive telehealth network throughout the state.
Anyone who provides direct services to clients is invited to participate in this anonymous and voluntary survey – whether you currently provide telehealth services or not. The survey can be accessed by clicking this link, or by using the QR code above.
Please email Kristen Glennie (kglennie@uwyo.edu) with any questions.
| | Wyoming Telehealth Consortium | | | | |
The Wyoming Telehealth Consortium (WTC) is the central meeting space to discuss the programs, success/challenges, and discuss ideas on improving the use of telehealth in the state. The Consortium meets quarterly on the last Tuesday of the month.
Upcoming Meeting:
October 28, 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/371954998
| | | To join our WTC mailing listserv to receive meeting reminders, agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please email wytn@uwyo.edu. | | Upcoming Special Interest Groups | | |
Telemental Health
Second Friday of the month
October 10, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
zoom.us/j/177533182
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Community Health & Chronic Disease Prevention
Second Tuesday of the month
October 14, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
zoom.us/j/99923831002
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Hospital
Second Friday of the month
October 10, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
https://zoom.us/j/94824269281
| | The Wyoming Telehealth Network newsletter is your source for information, resources and best practices in telehealth. We support healthcare entities, providers, and specialists through professional development, collaboration, and leveraging of telecommunications technology. | | |
If you would like to contribute information to the newsletter, get involved with any special interest groups, or have your practice highlighted,
please call or email us using the information below.
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Contact Information
Wyoming Telehealth Network | Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
UW College of Health Sciences
Phone: (307) 766-6407
Email: wytn@uwyo.edu
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