STHS extends video doctors' visits for this weekend

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By STHS Communication Department

With video doctor’s visits becoming the preferred method of receiving initial care amid the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, St. Tammany Health System is expanding its video visit program this weekend to accommodate Saturday-morning appointments.

Already available Mondays through Fridays, the service will be available this Saturday (March 28) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for both adults and pediatric patients.

Given the contagiousness of COVID-19, such long-distance visits have become in demand because they allow a patient to get an initial diagnosis while still practicing self-isolation, as recommended by doctors. Video visits are also efficient, lasting about 15 minutes on average.

Depending on demand, the program might be extended to future Saturdays.

Patients can call (985) 898-4001 to schedule a video visit. To participate, they should have the MyChart app on their smartphone and be an established MyChart user.

Find detailed instructions on how to install and use MyChart at STPH.org/myvisit.