Video visits with doctors now available on weekends at STHS

Previously available only Mondays through Fridays, video visits with St. Tammany Health System doctors are now available Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. though the end of April. (Image via Shutterstock)

By STHS Communication Department

With video doctor’s visits becoming the preferred method of receiving initial care amid the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, St. Tammany Health System is expanding its video visit program to accommodate weekend appointments.

Already available Mondays through Fridays, the service will be available Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. though the end of April for both adults and children. Depending on demand, weekend video visits might be extended into May.

Given the contagiousness of COVID-19, such long-distance visits have become in demand because they allow a patient to get an initial diagnosis while still practicing self-isolation, as recommended by doctors. Video visits are also efficient, lasting about 15 minutes on average.

Patients can call (985) 898-4001 to schedule a video visit. To participate, they should have the MyChart app on their smartphone and be an established MyChart user.

Find detailed instructions on how to install and use MyChart here.

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Visit STPH.org/COVID-19  for the latest information on coronavirus in St. Tammany Parish.