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| About CERMUSA... |
On September 16, 1994, Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania responded to a request from the U. S. Navy for proposals to establish a Rural Healthcare Demonstration Project. This response led to the creation of the Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) as a research and applied technology center. |
CERMUSA is partially funded by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), Fort Detrick, Maryland.
 Congressman John P. Murtha1932 - 2010
CERMUSA credits the late Congressman John P. Murtha with his vision, dedication, and support of the CERMUSA project since its inception. Congressman Murtha dedicated much of his career working to shape national policies on healthcare and leading the fight to direct funding to key programs and medical research. In 1994, Congressman Murtha was instrumental in creating the Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) at Saint Francis University. He was concerned about the access to high quality healthcare throughout rural communities, and believed that by investing in remote technologies, we can provide both a better life and lower healthcare costs for our neighbors.  Congressman Bill Shuster 2009 marks the beginning of the 111th Congress and Congressman Bill Shuster's fifth term in the House of Representatives. Throughout his career in the House, Congressman Shuster has proven himself to be a leader on local and national issues, and an outspoken advocate for the people of the 9th district in Washington, DC. For additional information about Congressman Shuster, please visit his web site at: http://www.house.gov/shuster/  Senator Robert Casey, Jr. Senator Robert Casey, Jr. knows that public service is a privilege and that he was elected to fight for Pennsylvania priorities and Pennsylvania values. He is working to foster financial security for American families, protect our children and invest in their futures, and ensure safety at home and respect abroad. To learn more about Senator Casey, please visit his web site: http://www.casey.senate.gov/  Congressman Mark CritzCongressman Mark Critz was born and raised in Irwin, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Norwin High School in Westmoreland County before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a degree in Management Information Systems. Before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Critz served as district director and economic development director for the late Congressman John Murtha. After his swearing-in, Congressman Critz was assigned to the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Small Business. In Congress he is focusing on legislation that will help improve the economy and create jobs, support the members of our armed services and their families, and help our veterans. To learn more about Congressman Critz, please visit his web site: http://critz.house.gov/
 John P. Murtha Rural Telehealth Research Center a wireless laboratory created to explore emerging wireless communications and telehealth technologies that increase access to healthcare and medical education in rural and isolated areas. Clinial Experiential Learning Laboratoryresearching the delivery of distributed learning through the use of high-end video production, computer graphics, and teleconferencing technologies.Wireless Testbed conducts ongoing research to identify, test, and deploy new and emerging wireless communication and data technologies.
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