Technology

Telemedicine
Mariposa is an active participant in the Arizona Telemedicine Program and our patients are able to receive specialty consults from physicians at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center using state of the art telemedicine equipment on site at Mariposa. In addition, the teleconferencing capabilities also provide Mariposa providers an opportunity to stay abreast of the latest clinical developments by participating in some of the 500 hours of continuing medical education training programs and lectures available from the Arizona Telemedicine Program. (See: www.telemedicine.arizona.edu)

Teleophthalmology
One of the most serious but preventable complications of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a chronic deterioration of the retina that ultimately can lead to blindness. In partnership with the University of Arizona’s Ophthalmology Department and the University’s Telemedicine Program, Mariposa offers retinopathy screening with state-of-the-art equipment. A digital image of the retina is transmitted to the University for interpretation by a board certified ophthalmologist.

Electronic Dental Records
In 2005, Mariposa’s dental department implemented a state of the art, electronic dental record system. The new system supports clinical practice with digital radiology, enhanced treatment planning and patient education.