Adena Health System is now offering patients the virtual visits with a physician or advanced practice provider. The option is temporary, lasting throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic for new, established or post procedural patients.
The effort comes in the wake of increasing safety precautions.
In a news release Thursday, Adena President and CEO Jeff Graham stated “Adena’s primary responsibility is to guarantee people living in the communities we serve have access to safe, quality health care – regardless of external forces such as a pandemic.”
Virtual visits will be done over the telephone or through video communication via a computer web cam or smartphone.
Graham adds the virtual option will allow Adena’s physicians stay connected to their patients from the safety of their homes.
The option “shows the thoughtful innovation that is being executed as Adena continues to successfully battle COVID-19” said Graham.
By contacting their provider’s office, current Adena patients may schedule a virtual visit or change an upcoming appointment to a virtual visit. New patients may call 740-7779-3463 to schedule a virtual visit with an Adena Medical Group provider.
Adena also encourages patients with existing appointments to call ahead o confirm that the clinic or service area is open. For general COVID-19 specific information, visit adena.org/COVID19.
