Rural rape victims in Tennessee face obstacles for exams. These nurses hope to change that
Efforts are underway in Tennessee to expand access to rape kit exams in rural areas.
Source: yahoo.com
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Efforts are underway in Tennessee to expand access to rape kit exams in rural areas.
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners program - or SANE - at Health Sciences Centre is still looking to fill some staffing positions, but Shared Health says progress is being made.
With advanced technology, a program called TeleSANE is helping offer sexual assault nurse services in areas with limited access to care.
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program officially launched on August 1 at the Knightstown Health Care Center. Survivors can get free exams and be connected to resources.