It’s like a house call! Care without going to the clinic:

Telemedicine video visits available

If you need to see a healthcare provider at Winona Health, telemedicine may provide a way for you to have that visit without having to come to the clinic. You can have your visit in the comfort and convenience of home. This also saves you the time of traveling to and from your provider’s office. In order to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, Winona Health is strongly encouraging the use of telemedicine visits.

Call your provider’s office to see if this is an option for you: 507-457-7648.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a face-to-face visit with your healthcare provider through the use of technology.

What does a telemedicine visit require?

All you need is a reliable internet connection and a smartphone, tablet or computer with a web camera, microphone and speakers. Recommended browsers are Safari, Firefox or Chrome. No need to create an account or download anything.

What kind of visits can use telemedicine?

Telemedicine can be used for a variety of appointments such as management of chronic conditions, nutrition education, management of mental health concerns, and follow up visits for several types of procedures.

Telemedicine is for visits that don’t require “hands on” care.

If I schedule a telemedicine visit instead of an in-clinic visit, what should I expect?

Before your scheduled telemedicine appointment, you’ll receive an email message with instructions about how to access your visit along with a hyperlink to connect for the video visit with your provider. A phone number will also be provided in case you have questions about getting set up.

About 10 minutes before your scheduled time, you’ll want to ensure you are able to connect and that your camera and microphone are functioning. Then, you’ll click on a link to enter the virtual “telemedicine waiting room.” Then, your provider can join in for your visit. You’ll be able to see and hear each other and it will feel almost like you are in the same room.

What about insurance?

Your insurance will be billed similarly to if you were seen in the clinic. Normal co-pays, co-insurances, and deductibles apply as are specific to your plan.

For more information:

Telemedicine
855 Mankato Avenue
Winona, MN 55987
507.457.7648