When Staying Home Seems Best, There’s Virtual Urgent Care
If we learned only one thing from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that being present virtually can often be enough to do what’s needed. Now, through Montefiore’s Virtual Urgent Care service, you can connect with an experienced team of board-certified emergency room physicians for treatment of non-emergencies or minor illnesses.
![Accessing Montefiore’s Virtual Urgent Care service is as easy as setting up and using your Montefiore MyChart account]()
Accessing Montefiore’s Virtual Urgent Care service is as easy as setting up and using your Montefiore MyChart account
These doctors are able to address many common complaints virtually, including ordering lab tests and prescribing medications. They can also make referrals to specialists when needed, and if your concern needs more prompt attention, they can advise you accordingly. You can learn more about the various issues for which you can get help by visiting Montefiore’s Virtual Urgent Care website.
The service may be accessed by all members of the College of Medicine community—faculty, staff, postdocs, and M.D., Ph.D., and MSTP students. It is currently available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
“If you’re not enrolled in a Montefiore Einstein-sponsored health plan, we suggest that you check with your insurance provider concerning coverage,” advised Carla Pasquali, director of benefits at Einstein.
“We are thrilled that this service is available to our students,” said Allison Ludwig, M.D., associate dean for student affairs. “It meets a previously unmet need of our students—after-hours and weekend access to physicians for urgent issues—assuring that they can get timely attention to health concerns.”
When you need to request a virtual Urgent Care visit, simply go to your account on Montefiore MyChart and click on the “Menu” tab and then on “Virtual Urgent Care” to get started. If you don’t yet have a Montefiore MyChart account, you can click here to sign up.
You can use the same link to request a Virtual Urgent Care visit if you need one. And you can take comfort in knowing there’s no place like home for getting well, thanks to your access to this virtual service.
Posted on: Friday, January 13, 2023