In an ongoing effort to provide quicker access to quality care, Primary Health Medical Group is excited to announce the launch of telehealth urgent care. This convenient service allows patients to receive the care they need within the comfort of their own homes. Appointments are available Monday – Thursday each week.
Patients will have a real-time video consultation with a Primary Health provider using a computer, smartphone, or tablet. They can discuss symptoms, ask questions, and receive medical advice without the need to visit a clinic in person.
“Telehealth, or virtual urgent care, is ideal for patients who don’t need a physical examination but still need a consultation with a healthcare provider,” explains Derek Hamblin, M.D., Director of Urgent Care at Primary Health. “Our providers can address about 20 common complaints through this service. As we enter illness season and our clinics become even busier, we encourage patients to check the list of qualifying conditions to see if telehealth urgent care could be an option for them.”
If a physical exam is needed after the telehealth consultation, the healthcare provider may schedule an in-person visit. If the patient is established with a primary care provider (PCP) at Primary Health, their PCP will receive details regarding their telehealth visit as well.
Telehealth urgent care is available for the following conditions:
All Ages
- Allergies
- Rashes
- Bug Bites
- Cold sores
- Conjunctivitis/pink eye
- Constipation
- Diaper rash
- Hand, foot & mouth
- Lice
- Minor sprains/strains
- Poison ivy
- Ringworm
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Skin infections
- Stomach ache/upset stomach
Ages 18 – 50
- UTI symptoms in women (without fever, chills or back pain)
- Headaches (not severe)
- Low back pain (not severe)
Ages 18 and Up
- Nasal congestion/sinus pressure
Medicare, Medicaid and most major insurers cover telehealth visits the same way they would cover in-office visits. Primary Health is in network for most insurance plans.
To schedule your telehealth urgent care appointment, book here or call 208-985-1441.