Telehealth Urgent Care Clinic
The Telehealth Urgent Care Clinic is a cloud-based platform that gives you the ability to connect directly to a healthcare provider using your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. This service offers on-demand access to care for many common illnesses. Only the issues listed below can be effectively or safely evaluated and treated in a virtual setting. Please note that some consultations may require a visit to a local clinic for testing or to confirm a diagnosis.
What types of visits can be conducted with telehealth?
Common female infections
- Female bladder infections
- Vaginal yeast infections
Eye and mouth problems
- Canker or cold sore
- Pink eye
- Stye
- Dental pain (tooth abscess)
Skin and nail problems
- Acne
- Athlete's foot
- Diaper rash
- Eczema
- Fungal skin infection (tinea), e.g. jock itch, ringworm, etc.
- Shingles
- Skin irritation (contact dermatitis)
- Other unwanted skin conditions
Bony, joint and soft tissue problems
- Focal bony, joint or soft tissue pains not associated with a fever, acute trauma or a sudden onset, e.g. ongoing elbow pain, ongoing pain in the bottom of the foot, etc.
Certain medicine refills
- Short term (<7days) refills if patient is visiting the area or can't get in to see their PCP – these type requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Travel medication
- Malaria prevention
- Motion sickness prevention
Medication to prevent an illness or infection
- Influenza prevention if acutely exposed
- Post exposure to pertussis (whooping cough)
*Flu and strep throat consultations require a visit to a local clinic, where a rapid test can be performed to confirm diagnosis. Patients experiencing symptoms related to the COVID-19 Virus should go to the Waynesboro Assessment Center in person for an in person assessment of your symptoms.
When is it best to visit a clinic in person?
- When testing is necessary – Telehealth is not a replacement for going to a physical urgent care location for conditions that require testing or diagnostics.
- If your condition is not listed here, please visit an urgent care clinic near you.
- Flu and strep throat cases may also require an in-person visit.
- Very young children – Infants and children ages 3 and under should be taken to a pediatrician, family doctor or urgent care clinic.
Hours
Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is open every day.
| Monday through Friday | 9am – 5pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday & Sunday | 9am – 3pm |