April 10th, 2021
MyCatholicDoctor Launches National Coronavirus (COVID-19) Telehealth Response Program
What you need to know about Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19:
- MyCatholicDoctor offers video visits and care for COVID-19
- MyCatholicDoctor is a nationwide medical practice that brings a team of faithful medical professionals to patients through video-based health consultation on almost any smartphone, computer or tablet. We can initiate your medical care virtually, order labs, and send prescriptions to any pharmacy of your choice. Most of the time we can take care of all of your needs through convenient, affordable virtual care. If in-person care is necessary, our providers will invite you to be seen in their office or refer you to a local provider they trust and recommend. We practice evidence-based scientific medicine from a Catholic perspective and integrate Catholic spirituality into our care as appropriate to the situation. We see all people regardless of religious affiliation. We have a unique financial model that aims to accommodate different healthcare payment methods.
- Telehealth is considered the best first-line treatment for in the public health response to the COVID-19 outbreak, improving access to care directly from the home and preventing the spread of the virus.
- MyCatholicDoctor has established an always-on-call infection control officer, COVID-19 specific workflows to guide clinical operations and quality, and has established a COVID-19 Readiness Team.
- Stay connected with MyCatholicDoctor for updated information about our coronavirus and other medical services.
What you can do now to prepare for Coronavirus:
- Pray: for the sick, for the worried, for healthcare workers, and for all those suffering due to this pandemic. Pray that our suffering will not be in vain but be a powerful force of redemption as we unify our sufferings with those of Christ.
- Avoid unnecessary travel and congregation in group settings
- Learn to keep a “social distance” of six feet away from people while you are in public
- Be diligent about hand hygiene, and learn to cough and sneeze into your elbow.
MyCatholicDoctor, a national telehealth organization, announced that it is working with key stakeholders across healthcare to ensure telehealth is seen and used appropriately as a first line of defense to mitigate the impact and spread of COVID-19. As recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within their Preparing Communities for Potential Spread of COVID-19 action plan, leveraging telehealth tools to direct people to the right level of healthcare for their medical needs should be part of first responders’, healthcare providers’, and health systems’ response to this global outbreak.
Why It Matters
“Telehealth is ideal for the initial screening of patients with respiratory conditions that are common in COVID-19,” said Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, Chief Medical Officer at MyCatholicDoctor. “Our board-certified telehealth providers are trained to screen patients, assign risk, answer questions, prescribe medications, and recommend the next steps a patient should take. For most patients we can help the patient heal at home. However, when necessary, we can facilitate a “white glove” transfer for in-person care. This method of transfer avoids additional possible exposures and allows patients rapid-access to in-person care when necessary.
As Catholic Christians we highly value life, recognizing that each human is made in the image and likeness of God. Preventing the spread of illness is fundamental to promoting a culture of life.”
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Phone: (314) 888-5233
Fax: (203) 590-8644
Billing Questions: (800) 906-7828
© 2021 MyCatholicDoctor. All rights reserved.