Healthcare from the Comfort of Home

Can’t make it to the clinic? No problem. FCHC offers secure telemedicine visits for many medical and behavioral health needs. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

What is Telemedicine?

Telemedicine uses video cameras and monitors to connect you to healthcare providers not located near you, meaning you don’t have to travel to get the care you need.

You will be able to see, hear, and talk to a doctor or other healthcare professionals at their clinic through video-conferencing, allowing you to be at a medical facility, your home, or another location.

Like any face-to-face appointment, you can have a family member, care provider, or friend accompany you if you wish.

How Does a Telemedicine Appointment Work?

A telemedicine appointment is just like a regular appointment. You will sit in front of a camera where you will be able to see yourself and your healthcare provider on the screen once your session begins. These appointments are also called virtual visits.

Your healthcare team will ask you questions and work with you to develop a care plan, providing the same quality of care you would get in a face-to-face visit.

You can start your Virtual Visit using:

a computer & webcam, or
a smartphone or tablet (mobile device)

How does Telemedicine Benefit You?

Telemedicine is a valuable and unique service to get you the care you need, no matter where you are.

Other benefits include:

The ability to stay in your home community
Reduced stress from the cost and time spent traveling
Reduced absence from work/school

Is Telemedicine Private?

Just like a regular doctor’s appointment, your telemedicine visit will be private and confidential. What you say during your visit can only be seen and heard by you and your health care team.

Is There a Cost for a Telemedicine Appointment?

You will be billed for your telemedicine appointment the same as if you were seeing your health care provider in person.

Many insurers cover telemedicine services. To find out if your insurance company will cover these services, please contact them directly or speak to your health care team.

How do I schedule an appointment using Telemedicine?

Call us today at (540)-785-8500 to schedule you virtual appointment!