Hospitals Now Offer High-Speed Internet

Iria · Aug 6, 2006, 04:01 PM

Source: ABC News
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. Aug 6, 2006 (AP)— Feel like watching a movie? Need an extra blanket or some food? For years, guests at hotels have gotten these amenities with a phone call or a few clicks of the TV remote.

Now this instant gratification is available to patients in hospitals across the nation through interactive television, high-speed Internet and other comfort-oriented perks designed to make them feel like hotel guests.

YAYitsAndrew · Aug 6, 2006, 07:03 PM

Cool, now maybe boss will expect you to catch up on your work emails while you're recovering in the hospital bed.

Aug 6, 2006, 04:01 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Hospitals Now Offer High-Speed Internet Source: ABC News _________ CHARLESTON, W.Va. Aug 6, 2006 (AP)— Feel like watching a movie? Need an extra blanket or some food? For years, guests at hotels have gotten these amenities with a phone call or a few clicks of the TV remote. Now this instant gratification is available to patients in hospitals across the nation through interactive television, high-speed Internet and other comfort-oriented perks designed to make them feel like hotel guests.

Aug 6, 2006, 07:03 PM	#2
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