LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Lee Health is making its Lee Telehealth service free until further notice.
The normal cost of a visit is $49. Patients can use the service to connect directly with a physician or advanced provider. The service is available 24/7.
If you have COVID-like symptoms, the provider will be able to evaluate the severity of your symptoms and make recommendations for testing, symptom management and isolation, Lee Health said.
The provider is also able to write prescriptions if necessary.
According to the health system, Lee Telehealth is an alternative to a visit to an urgent care clinic or emergency department if you’re not facing a life-threatening situation.
Anyone experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms, including difficulty breathing, should seek emergency care immediately, Lee Health said.
“Southwest Florida is currently a hotspot for COVID-19, and we are seeing the ramifications of this current wave of the coronavirus throughout our entire health system,” said Kris Fay, chief officer of population health and physician services at Lee Health. “Lee Telehealth is a great first option for someone concerned about COVID symptoms or exposure who doesn’t need emergency care. We hope that by making it free that our community will utilize this resource, which will help preserve our resources in the emergency departments for those experiencing a medical emergency.”
Patients using the telehealth service can seek treatment and receive a prescription for a variety of conditions, including:
· Cold and flu
· Sinus infections
· Rashes
· Pink eye
· Headaches
· Urinary tract infections
· Allergies
· Cough
· Sprains and strains
Every visit is encrypted to protect private information, and patients can expect the same level of care they would receive in a traditional doctor’s office, said Lee Health.
You can access the service through the Lee Health mobile app or by downloading the Lee Telehealth app. You can also click here to access it from your computer.
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