In their ongoing efforts to help stem the spread of the Covid-19 virus, St. Anthony Regional Hospital has announced they are providing telehealth services to patients of all ages. Appointments can be made by calling the St. Anthony Clinic, the Mental Health Clinic and the Chronic Care Center directly. “In this healthcare crisis, our mission is to provide quick and easily accessible medical screenings in a manner that keeps infected patients away from our most vulnerable populations, while also ensuring that anyone potentially infected with Covid-19 receives proper instructions,” says Director of Regional Operations, Eric Hammer. “Our goal is to relieve what could become an overburdened healthcare system and make it healthier for the patient to seek medical help,” Hammer adds. The patients will be able to interact with a St. Anthony provider from the security of their home via phone and, together, they can determine the next steps for each individual situation. This service and the need to utilize the provider’s offices and emergency rooms for those in need of emergent care is critically beneficial to the elderly and chronically ill who should avoid potential exposure to the virus. This will also allow physicians and advanced practice providers to virtually screen patients for possible coronavirus infection and to treat other acute illnesses for patients prior to their physical presence in the medical facility. More information, phone numbers and details on how to use the telehealth services can be found below.
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To utilize telehealth services, call:
St. Anthony Clinic: 712-792-2222
St. Anthony Mental Health Clinic: 712-794-5435
St. Anthony Chronic Care Clinic: 712-794-5901
For more details and instructions on how to use telehealth services: www.stanthonyhospital.org.
