Teladoc Health Is Providing Free Virtual Health Care Services to Florida Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ian
26 September 2022 - 11:15PM
Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person
virtual care, is providing free, 24/7 general medical telehealth
visits to Florida residents, first responders and others directly
impacted by Hurricane Ian which is expected to have significant
impact across the state. Individuals in Florida who have been
displaced or who cannot access medical care as a result of the
hurricane can seek treatment from a licensed health care
professional for any non-emergency illness by calling Teladoc
directly at 855-225-5032.
“We encourage those impacted by Hurricane Ian to continue to
prioritize their health and safety,” said Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella,
chief medical officer, Teladoc Health. “Virtual care is a proven
solution that supports community health during these times, and we
are grateful to provide access to care and to be a reliable source
for those in Florida facing devastation and displacement as a
result of the storm.”Among those adult and pediatric conditions
that can be effectively diagnosed and treated as part of Teladoc’s
general medical no-cost offering are common conditions including
sinus problems, respiratory infections, allergies, cold and flu
symptoms, and many other non-emergency illnesses. Individuals
seeking physician-authorization for prescription refills of
non-narcotic drugs can also get assistance. For emergencies,
patients should call 911.
Teladoc Health responds to federally declared natural disasters
across the United States, making virtual care services available at
no cost to communities dealing with the impact of floods, storms,
fires and other public emergencies. Over the past five years,
Teladoc Health has responded to dozens of natural disasters in the
U.S. —hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, floods, power outages and
blizzards—enabling access to care for thousands of people with
non-emergency illnesses, as well as uninterrupted access to the
prescriptions they need.
For more information,
visit https://www.teladoc.com/disaster-hotline/
About Teladoc Health
Teladoc Health empowers all people everywhere to live their
healthiest lives by transforming the healthcare experience. As the
world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses
proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive
better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every
stage in a person’s health journey. Ranked #1 among
direct-to-consumer telehealth providers in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S.
Telehealth Satisfaction Study, Teladoc Health leverages more than a
decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing
virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals. For
more information, please visit www.teladochealth.com or
follow @TeladocHealth on Twitter.
Source: Teladoc Health, Inc. – General Teladoc
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