You’re running on empty thanks to caring for a sick baby, and the idea of getting you both over to the Neighborhood Pediatrics office for a sick visit is one you’re not looking forward to.
Thankfully, we can often take that particular challenge out of your day with telehealth, which allows you to see one of our team members, including board-certified pediatricians Dr. Rachel McConnell and Dr. Sharon Lucas, from the comforts of your home.
Here’s a look at how our telehealth services work and which circumstances benefit most from this type of virtual healthcare.
When the world practically stopped during the global pandemic a few years back, we all scrambled to figure out how to get things done, including delivering essential healthcare. While telehealth, or telemedicine, was available before the pandemic, it skyrocketed during this time — only slightly more than 15% of physicians in the United States offered telemedicine in 2019; this number jumped to 86.5% in 2021.
As telehealth grew, patients and providers appreciated its ease of use and convenience, so we’re happy to report that it’s here to stay.
When we refer to telehealth, we’re talking about meeting with us using the video function on your smartphone, laptop, computer, or tablet. This virtual face-to-face interaction allows us to evaluate and treat many medical issues from afar, which makes receiving essential healthcare for your kids much simpler.
There are a few obvious and not-so-obvious advantages of telehealth that we want to outline here, including:
Plus, it’s no fun trying to get a sick baby dressed, in the car, and over to our office. With telehealth, they can stay in the comforts of their home while we look after their health.
Some scenarios in which we can deliver top-notch healthcare to your baby through telehealth include:
Sometimes, you need to come in for vaccines or physicals, but you might be surprised at how much we can accomplish using telehealth.
For example, if you run into something with your baby that you’re unsure about, such as a lump on their skin or a cut that might need a higher standard of care, we can start with a telehealth appointment. During this visit, we can use video to take a preliminary look and figure out the next steps.
If you’re unsure which type of appointment will work best — telehealth or in-office — all you have to do is contact us at our office in Shenandoah, Texas, at 832-843-2049. From there, we ensure that your baby gets the healthcare they need.
