Telehealth

Telehealth
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Expert patient care from the privacy of your home.
Why Telehealth?

Telehealth is available for patients that have a non-emergency condition. This convenient service gives patients access to medical experts without having to come inside a healthcare facility.

+ Benefits of Telehealth:

• See a provider from your mobile device or computer in the ease of your own home
• Easy and quick access to quality healthcare
• Providers can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for many routine medical issues
• No travel required
• No need to take time off work
• No waiting room

+ Typical conditions that can be treated by Telehealth:

• Diabetes management
• Anxiety/Depression and other mental health concerns
• Colds and Flu
• Bronchitis and Respiratory Conditions
• Headaches, Migraines and Stomach Aches
• Sinus Problems and Nasal Congestion
• Allergies
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Pediatric care
• Pink Eye
• Prescription refills when deemed appropriate by a provider

How It Works

Telehealth is where technology meets healthcare. This new service allows for you to see a provider using a computer and/or mobile device from the privacy of your home or at the Whirling Thunder Wellness Center office.

1. Call For An Appointment - 402.878.2231

Healthcare staff will determine if your visit can be done as a virtual Telehealth appointment. If you are eligible, a date and time will be scheduled at the earliest convenience.

To schedule an appointment, call (402) 878-2231, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.

2. Confirm Appointment

Healthcare staff will contact you prior to your appointment to confirm your appointment time and provide further instructions.

3. See Your Provider

A provider will text or email a link to join the appointment. Log in at 10 minutes before your scheduled Telehealth appointment. Be prepared with any questions you may have for your provider.

It's that easy!
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do I get a telehealth appointment?

Contact the hospital at (402) 878-2231, Monday-Friday, 8am to 6pm to schedule a telehealth visit.

+ What device(s) can I use?

Computer, tablet or smartphone such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Must have access to highspeed internet and/or strong cell tower reception.

+ Do I need special software for a telehealth visit?

No. Telehealth is provided through an audio-video conferencing platform and can be done using any smart phone or a computer device.

+ Is telehealth safe?

Telehealth is a safe and an effective way to extend the delivery of healthcare. It may not be appropriate for ALL clinical situations, and a healthcare professional can help you determine if telehealth is appropriate.

+ Can the provider prescribe medicine during a Telehealth visit?

Yes, the provider can prescribe medications from a Telehealth visit. However, certain circumstances may prevent a provider from prescribing medication without conducting further patient testing. The provider is also able to order lab work and other testing before or during a Telehealth visit.

+ How do I log into my Telehealth visit?

A provider will text or email a link to join the appointment.

+ What if I don’t know how to use a computer very well?

That’s ok! When you contact us for your telehealth visit, healthcare staff can answer any questions you have on the best way to utilize telehealth.

Telehealth Contact Information:
HOURS:
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
PHONE:
402.878.2231

To schedule an appointment,
call (402) 878-2231,
Monday-Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
Telehealth Tips:

• Write down your questions

• Make a list of your symptoms

• Note when your symptoms started and if they have changed

• Be ready to verify your identity

• Have a quiet, private place to talk with your provider

• Consider trying a “visit” with someone else using the same device and location for your telehealth visit to assure everything is working properly

• Be ready and able to join your virtual appointment when it is time for your scheduled visit

Blonde Nurse
Expert patient care from the privacy of your home.
Why Telehealth?

Telehealth is available for patients that have a non-emergency condition. This convenient service gives patients access to medical experts without having to come inside a healthcare facility.

+ Benefits of Telehealth:

• See a provider from your mobile device or computer in the ease of your own home
• Easy and quick access to quality healthcare
• Providers can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for many routine medical issues
• No travel required
• No need to take time off work
• No waiting room

+ Typical conditions that can be treated by Telehealth:

• Diabetes management
• Anxiety/Depression and other mental health concerns
• Colds and Flu
• Bronchitis and Respiratory Conditions
• Headaches, Migraines and Stomach Aches
• Sinus Problems and Nasal Congestion
• Allergies
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Pediatric care
• Pink Eye
• Prescription refills when deemed appropriate by a provider

How It Works

Telehealth is where technology meets healthcare. This new service allows for you to see a provider using a computer and/or mobile device from the privacy of your home or at the Whirling Thunder Wellness Center office.

1. Call For An Appointment - 402.878.2231

Healthcare staff will determine if your visit can be done as a virtual Telehealth appointment. If you are eligible, a date and time will be scheduled at the earliest convenience.

To schedule an appointment, call (402) 878-2231, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.

2. Confirm Appointment

Healthcare staff will contact you prior to your appointment to confirm your appointment time and provide further instructions.

3. See Your Provider

A provider will text or email a link to join the appointment. Log in at 10 minutes before your scheduled Telehealth appointment. Be prepared with any questions you may have for your provider.

It's that easy!
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do I get a telehealth appointment?

Contact the hospital at (402) 878-2231, Monday-Friday, 8am to 6pm to schedule a telehealth visit.

+ What device(s) can I use?

Computer, tablet or smartphone such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Must have access to highspeed internet and/or strong cell tower reception.

+ Do I need special software for a telehealth visit?

No. Telehealth is provided through an audio-video conferencing platform and can be done using any smart phone or a computer device.

+ Is telehealth safe?

Telehealth is a safe and an effective way to extend the delivery of healthcare. It may not be appropriate for ALL clinical situations, and a healthcare professional can help you determine if telehealth is appropriate.

+ Can the provider prescribe medicine during a Telehealth visit?

Yes, the provider can prescribe medications from a Telehealth visit. However, certain circumstances may prevent a provider from prescribing medication without conducting further patient testing. The provider is also able to order lab work and other testing before or during a Telehealth visit.

+ How do I log into my Telehealth visit?

A provider will text or email a link to join the appointment.

+ What if I don’t know how to use a computer very well?

That’s ok! When you contact us for your telehealth visit, healthcare staff can answer any questions you have on the best way to utilize telehealth.

Telehealth Contact Information:
HOURS:
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
PHONE:
402.878.2231

To schedule an appointment, call (402) 878-2231, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.
+ Telehealth Tips

• Write down your questions

• Make a list of your symptoms

• Note when your symptoms started and if they have changed

• Be ready to verify your identity

• Have a quiet, private place to talk with your provider

• Consider trying a “visit” with someone else using the same device and location for your telehealth visit to assure everything is working properly

• Be ready and able to join your virtual appointment when it is time for your scheduled visit

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225 S. Bluff Street
P.O. Box C
Winnebago, NE 68071
402-745-3950

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S. Bluff Street  |  P.O. Box C  |  Winnebago, NE 68071

402-878-2294

A Division of Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System