Polk County Commissioner Jeremy Gordon Appointed to Oregon Broadband Advisory Council
Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Polk County Commissioner Jeremy Gordon to represent Oregon counties on the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC).
Rural
Bridging the gap: Rural health care access and the crucial role of broadband infrastructure
Access to quality health care is a fundamental right that should not be limited by geographic location. Yet, for the 46 million U.S. residents living in rural and underserved areas, health care access remains a significant challenge. One of the key factors exacerbating this issue is the lack of broadband infrastructure. Its absence can hinder the delivery of medical information and telemedicine services to these communities.