How Our Telehealth Services Are Helping Women
Written by: Jennifer Ellis (Director of Client Services)
If you or someone you know has been in need of non-urgent medical care since COVID-19 outbreak, you may have heard the word ‘telehealth’. If you have never used it before, you may have questions about what it is, or concerns about whether or not you should use it.
What Is Telehealth?
Telehealth involves the use of electronic communications to provide clinical services to patients without an in-person visit. It is a way of using technology for anything from initial visits and follow-ups to consultations and a host of other clinical services that can be provided remotely via secure video or phone connections.
While telehealth has been around for years to provide patients with consultations and care from the comfort of their own homes, it is being used now to keep patients and medical providers safe from COVID-19.
Currently, A Woman’s Place Medical Clinic is open and operating via telehealth and/or in-person visits.
Our Telehealth Services for Women
It is always our mission to provide women with free medical services and reproductive health education. Just like any other time, we are using this time to continue to empower and support women to make holistic, healthy choices during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Our phone lines are open during our regular clinic hours and we are encouraging women who are in need of our services to call or schedule an appointment with us online. We do request that STI testing, ultrasounds, and Well Woman visits be scheduled only over the phone.
We do not want you to worry about your healthcare needs as a woman. A Woman’s Place Medical Clinic is here to offer you essential information and support you in any way possible.
What Our Telehealth Services Look Like
Finding a medical provider that meets your needs can often be a challenge. We are here to provide holistic and confidential healthcare, even in these unusual times.
When you call one of our clinics, you will initially speak with our Call Center Coordinator, who will schedule your appointment for you. Your initial visit, whether telehealth or in-person, will be with a patient advocate, clinic manager, or a nurse, who will seek to understand your needs and perform an intake. If any forms or documents are needed, they will be sent to you virtually and discreetly. We will guide you to the resources and/or care you need, and all calls are strictly confidential.
These Are Our Standard Offerings
Whether your visit is in our clinic or you are using our telehealth services, A Woman’s Place Medical Clinic cares for your body, mind, and spirit. These are the standard no-cost services that our clinics typically address with women:
If you are considering abortion and need to know your pregnancy options, it's important to have accurate and medically sound information so that you can make an informed decision. There are different types of abortions, based on the stage of the pregnancy. Although A Woman's Place Medical Clinic does not perform abortions, we can provide the medical information you need to make an informed decision.
If you would like a telehealth consultation, we encourage you to call the clinic nearest you and let us assess how we can help you navigate your situation. We also offer virtual and some limited individual in-person educational classes with patients who would like to join them.
It Starts with a Phone Call or Online Appointment
There is no need to worry. It is important to speak with a medical professional if you think you are pregnant or have a woman’s healthcare concern. Call us or schedule your appointment on our website (awomansplaceclinic.com). We are happy to talk with you about how to move forward. We are always here for you.
For more information about our clinic services, please visit awomansplaceclinic.com.