It never fails. My son doesn’t get sick that often, but when he does it’s always on the weekend or in the middle of the night. I’m left asking myself, “Can it wait until Monday?” “Should I wait a few hours until morning to see if his symptoms get better or do I need to do something now?” “Will my mom freak out if I call her at 3 a.m. for parenting advice?” “Am I blowing this all out of proportion?” “What should I google to best self-diagnosis my son (without convincing myself he has a life threatening disease)?”
So many times I wished I had a health care provide to contact in the wee hours of the morning to help ease my fears … and help my little one feel better fast.
That’s why I was excited to learn about Amwell!
Amwell makes it easy for you to talk to providers, immediately, from home 24/7. Simply visit their website or download their app and have access to board certified doctors in South Carolina ready and willing to answer your questions. Talk about peace of mind and a mama’s dream come true!
You don’t have to worry that it’s 3 a.m. and your waking someone up with your concern. Health care providers are available and waiting for your questions whenever you have them.
You don’t have to set your alarm for 8 a.m. when the doctor’s office opens, hoping you’ll get an appointment first thing. Amwell has doctor’s available for consultation right when you need them.
Once you sign up, you’ll see a list of currently available doctors who are licensed in your state. Doctors can diagnose, treat and even prescribe — all over secure video. After your visit, you’ll receive a complete write up of what the doctor discussed and suggestions for treatment. If your doctor felt a prescription was needed, it will be waiting for you at your pharmacy!
What I love so much about Amwell is it’s doctor’s you can TRUST. It’s piece of mind when you need it. It’s a trained professional ready to help answer my questions and ease my concerns … FAST. It’s being able to care for my son and being the mom he needs me to be, no matter what time of day. It’s lessening anxiety and helping me to take of my child to the best of my ability (even at 3 a.m. in the morning).
Amwell is dedicated to providing users with high quality, Board Certified, licensed care (doctors, nutritionists, dietitians, psychologists, therapists and social workers) over desktop/mobile video in under 2 minutes. And at only $49 at visit, an online doctor consult costs less than a trip to urgent care (which can run you $70-$85) or the ER (which is usually at least $150). Many insurance companies even will cover telehealth visits! As an added bonus, you can have your FIRST VISIT FREE when you use the promo code CITYMOMS at checkout!
I know what you might be thinking … sounds too good to be true, right? Is it legit? Absolutely.
Amwell was the first telehealth service to be awarded accreditation by The American Telemedicine Association, was founded by two entrepreneurs (who are brothers! And doctors!) in 2006. One of the leading telehealth services in the US, Amwell works with the nation’s largest health insurance companies, the most prestigious hospital systems and many of the largest self-insured employers in the US. All of their doctors have a 4.5 – 5 star rating and 10+ years of experience.
And Amwell has risen to the top technology-wise. The idea of telehealth and being able to access services (like doctors) through apps on your phone or via your computer is rising. What makes Amwell stand out is they are the first telehealth app to be integrated with Apple’s Health App (you know, the app with the heart on your new iPhone) and have been featured by Apple in their ‘Apps for Health’ since September 2014. In fact, in Apple’s 1Q 2015 earnings call, Amwell was the only app mentioned by name by Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook (out of over 1.2M apps in the iTunes Store!). Needless to say, Amwell was crowned the most popular consumer telehealth app in 2014 worldwide, by App Annie, with over 1.3M downloads of their app across iOS and Android devices. Pretty impressive!
So, the next time someone in your family is suddenly not feeling well, check out telehealth with Amwell! If you do end up needing to make an office appointment, you can look for a provider in Columbia with the easy to use Amwell find a doctor page!
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