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MedWeb's Philanthropic Efforts around the World

Dr. Peter Killcommons is an entrepreneurial medical professional with more than two decades of experience in the field of telemedicine. The CEO of MedWeb, Dr. Pete Kilcommons is in charge of the company’s radiology, telemedicine, and disaster response divisions. Since establishing the business in 1992, Dr. Peter Killcommons has led MedWeb to the development of numerous computer-based platforms that offer electronic acquisition, communication, and storage of medical data. MedWeb’s programs are suitable for medical specialties such as dentistry, dermatology, and general examination. In addition to its primary function, MedWeb has carried out many philanthropic missions throughout its lifespan: - Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) servers were donated to the Medishare tent hospital in Haiti and a treatment facility in Concepcion, Honduras. - During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, MedWeb donated use of its Mobile Medical Communications and Triage vehicle (MMCTV), which used satellites to provide reliable Internet service to relief workers. - In 2008, the company donated equipment to Antigua and has since returned two additional times to provide further assistance. - Currently, WebMed is working to bring telemedicine to rural areas in Kosovo, with the help of the Rotary Club.

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Benefits of Medweb Telemedicine Technology

Peter Killcommons, MD, founded Medweb, a medical imaging, teleradiology, and telemedicine company located in San Francisco, California, in 1992. In 2011, Peter (Pete) Killcommons delivered a keynote presentation at the inaugural Armenian International Telemedicine Congress and presented the organization with a Medweb telemedicine system for installation.

Medweb’s telemedicine technology allows physicians and patients to interact from remote locations in real time. The system facilitates the transmission of videos and images for diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and consultation regarding specialists, as well as the safe sharing of medical records and files through cloud protection. Built on a web-based platform, telemedicine technology provides support in a number of areas, including radiology, cardiology, dentistry, and neurology. An example of the latter is the Medweb Telestroke, which allows healthcare professionals to evaluate and diagnose strokes accurately and remotely. This in-home approach reduces hospital admissions and subsequent crowding of facilities. Telestroke also features synchronous programs that leverage speed advantages that can make a difference in treating the nearly 800,000 Americans who suffer from strokes each year.

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The Ready Responders Network

With expertise in medicine and technology, Peter "Pete" Killcommons serves as the founder and CEO of the telemedicine enterprise Medweb, which is located in San Francisco. Peter Killcommons also supports various charitable organizations, such as the World Cares Center (WCC), a disaster relief group that engages in disaster preparedness and response efforts.Among its many programs, WCC maintains the Ready Responders Network (RRN) to help disaster relief agencies and local volunteers effectively manage human resources during recovery work. The engaging platform provides disaster preparedness plans, disaster response templates, and blogs and social media forums. Within its holistic and standardized set of disaster planning and recovery resources, RRN offers a system for collecting and analyzing disaster situational reports and needs intake forms, which accelerates the generation of mapped zones to indicate current needs and progress. The RRN Digest also offers community partners a weekly update on events and trainings presented by local civic organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies. As a resource for emergency managers and disaster volunteers, the RRN Digest helps activists connect with other emergency responders and learn about new disaster resources. 

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Dr. Peter Killcommons on Medweb’s Involvement in Bringing Telemedicine to Afghanistan

At the First Annual Armenian International Congress in Yerevan, Armenia, Dr. Peter Killcommons, who is the CEO of Medweb, gave a keynote presentation on his experiences with the implementation of telemedical technologies in Eastern Afghanistan and Medweb’s persistent efforts there to support a healthcare system that is underdeveloped and plagued by infrastructural problems such as irregular access to electricity and needed medical equipment. Despite these significant challenges, Medweb has worked consistently with its partners in the region, including healthcare professionals in Pakistan and India, to develop a reliable network upon which physicians who are serving rural areas in Afghanistan can draw. During his visit to Armenia, Dr. Killcommons donated a telemedicine system to the Armenian Telemedicine Association, which will allow healthcare officials in Armenia to expand and improve the quality of healthcare to their rural areas. The system, just as it does for users in Afghanistan, will make the transfer of images and data to physicians in and around the region possible in order to speed diagnostic procedures and treatment in those areas. About the Author: Dr. Peter Killcommons is committed to the development of these lifesaving technologies and supporting the efforts of healthcare providers caring for the underserved. He is the CEO of Medweb, a developer of telemedicine and teleradiology technologies.

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Tips for Relief Workers Traveling Abroad by Peter Killcommons

Traveling abroad to help individuals or communities in need is a noble and worthy cause. With so much to be done and limited resources to do so, individuals can often arrive feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. The trick is to remember why you are helping and realize that every bit counts. The following tips can help you best utilize your time abroad while staying safe and healthy at the same time.

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1. Make sure to get the proper vaccines before your departure. In impoverished communities and areas with rampant sickness and disease, you can become more susceptible to bacteria and infection. If possible, ask your doctor to prescribe a full course of antibiotics in case you need it over the following weeks or months.

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2. Familiarize yourself with the region and culture through online research. Knowing the area’s customs—and geography, especially—can be helpful in dealing with disaster-relief situations. Also try to learn several key phrases and bring along a translation book or dictionary, if possible.

3. Make a copy of all pertinent information you will be taking with you, such as a passport, vaccination certificates, license, insurance information, visa, etc. Keep one copy in a separate luggage container and leave one with a friend or family member who can send you the documents, if necessary.

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4. Always be alert while in transit once you have arrived in a foreign destination. Stay apprised of your surrounds and where the major cities or towns lie.

About the author: An experienced medical professional, Peter Killcommons serves as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Medweb. Possessing immense knowledge with regard to international medical aid and disaster relief, Peter Killcommons continues to visit areas in need throughout the world, and in past years has served as a volunteer pilot and rescue worker. Peter Killcommons also remains involved with the American Telemedicine Association and the American Medical Association.