SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon issued the following announcement on June 4.
Demonstrating our commitment to ensuring everyone has access to high-quality affordable health care, SSM Health in Southern Illinois has launched a new web-based diagnosis and treatment service.
The innovative service provides Illinois residents – whether or not they have health insurance or are existing SSM Health patients – with access to high-quality care from the convenience of their home, office, or anywhere.
The service offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility, providing patients an easy way to receive care without having to visit one of our physical locations. Using this virtual service, patients can connect with trusted SSM Health providers via their smartphone, tablet or computer.
After logging into SSM Health’s virtual visit platform (ssmhealth.com/onyourtime), patients complete a dynamic questionnaire that asks questions based on what a provider would ask during an in-person office visit. During normal operating hours, patients will receive a video visit or phone call from an SSM Health provider usually within 15 minutes – but always in less than 60 minutes – to discuss treatment. Normal hours of operation are:
• 7 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday
• 10 am to 4 pm Sunday
Patients can be treated virtually for common non-urgent health conditions including cold, flu, sinus infection, diaper rash, pink eye, bladder infections, heartburn, and allergies, among others – all for a flat fee of $25 payable by credit, debit or health savings card.
If medications are needed, prescriptions will be sent to the patient’s preferred pharmacy for pick-up. Patients who complete questionnaires after normal hours will receive a response within an hour of when operations begin the next business day.
Anyone 18 years of age or older in Illinois can create an account and complete a virtual visit. Visits for minor children must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. This service is intended for patients from 2 to 75 years of age, because medical complexities exist for infants and toddlers, as well as seniors, that should be addressed by their pediatrician or primary care physician.
Original source can be found here.
Source: SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
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