b'Over a three-way video call, Kim Gordon, the telepresenter, connects Kaleesi with her mother and a Cone Health doctor. Then she uses a device to show the inside of Kaleesis throat. Gordon sees 15-20 students each day and has helped assess everything from seizures and heat stroke to pneumonia.Patterns like this represent an equity issue,A workforce development componentaccording to Jenkinsone with two sides tomakes it transformational for families.the coin, health equity and educational equity. Students attending Title I schools typicallyFor the continued growth of the program, Cone Health and Guilford do not have access to the same financial,County Schools need 150 CMAs or telepresenterspositions that educational or medical resources as other youth,Cone Health hopes to fill with community members looking to enter forcing them to miss school with few safetythe workforce. The goal is to offer a CMA Academy training program nets to catch them when they fall behind. Thethrough which potential candidates can gain the education and result? The continuation of generational poverty,credentials to become a telepresenter. Ideally the program would pre-a long-standing problem in the eastern andpare school family membersmothers, fathers and other guardians southern regions of Guilford County. who need an opportunity to build a career. The telepresenter job Jenkins, a former high school teacher, camewould be a great fit for a parent or guardian because the hours align up with the idea of placing telehealth clinics inwith the school day. To help identify other potential candidates, Cone Guilford Countys public schools after seeingHealth also is partnering with the United Way Family Success Center, that other areas are using this model. Conewhich supports community members whove moved out of crisis, Health is making its partnership with GCS uniquegained stability and are ready for a career. by leading with Title I elementary schools. This is a great way to culminate my career with a mission that integrates health care and education,Many parents and guardians are hourly employees; leaving Jenkins says. We started the program to create access towork to come to school, pick up their child, and go to the health care in the trusted space of our schools. But as wedoctor or possibly find a sitter is costly.sat with teachers and students, it became apparent that our mission was greater than just virtual access to care: WeI am beyond thankful for having the telehealth system in could keep children in the learning environment and increasethe school now, says Kaleesis mom. It makes me feel more instructional time while reducing burdens Title I familiesassured that somebody with knowledge and experience is experience when their child is ill.taking care of my child should any emergencies occur.22Cone Health Philanthropy'