I want to thank the folks in Windom for sending me the story from the Windom Area Hospital Beat on use of iPads in the hospital. Using MIRC (Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities) funds, the hospital has purchased four iPads for patients to use while in the hospital…

The iPads are intended to help patients and visitors stay “connected” to their family, friends and the world while they are at Windom Area Hospital. For example, the iPads can be used to: update CaringBrdige sites; access, send or respond to emails; surf the internet; use news or other current event apps; play games; read e-books; and more!

It’s a great way to help time pass more quickly, relieve stress and help patients keep up with work or school to make for a smoother transition back to real life once discharged.