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As if sexual assault wasn't traumatic enough, imagine having to drive hours to get treatment. That can sometimes be the case for people who live in rural areas.

With advanced technology, a program called TeleSANE is helping offer sexual assault nurse services in areas with limited access to care.

A woman wakes, disoriented and in pain, with no memory of the night before after going out for drinks and dancing with a female friend and a man she thought

A woman wakes, disoriented and in pain, with no memory of the night before after going out for drinks and dancing with a female friend and a man she thought

When people are going through one of the toughest days of their lives after another human has assaulted or abused them, it is comforting to know that specially trained nurses and staff are available in...

For some people who have been raped, the bills for medical forensic exams keep coming despite long-standing federal law and additional protections in several states.

Avel eCare, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been providing telehealth services since 1993. It recently added teleSANE to its offerings.

Some rural residents must travel hours for a sexual assault exam. Specialized telehealth services are expanding so they can obtain care closer to home.

Many small, rural communities are using telehealth nurses to help with sexual assault examinations.

Research shows SANE programs encourage psychological healing, provide comprehensive health care, allow for professional evidence collection, and improve the chance of a successful prosecution.