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19 May, 2020

But there is a downside. Simply running a search for medical blogs.

March 2020 will be a month that’s not soon forgotten. It was when the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality for many in the U.S., when schools were closed to in-person learning, and workplaces encouraged non-essential employees to work from home. Businesses and community organizations adapted to help deliver important services to the community. That was particularly true in health care.

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19 May, 2020

But there is a downside. Simply running a search for medical blogs.

Before COVID-19, the number of telehealth visits at Emory Healthcare was barely noticeable. By May 2020, Emory doctors and advanced practice providers completed over 50,000 video visits. The trend has maintained almost a year later: telehealth continues to be a popular option for many patients. There are roughly 40,000 telehealth visits each month — even as restrictions lift, COVID-19 cases go down and more and more individuals are resuming their new normal.

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19 May, 2020

But there is a downside. Simply running a search for medical blogs.

something that can be challenging for some even outside a global pandemic, like those with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or heart failure. Telehealth appointments are extremely efficient; patients wait an average of a little over two minutes to see their provider during a virtual visit. You can also involve relatives in another state to review treatment plans and recommendations.”

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19 May, 2020

But there is a downside. Simply running a search for medical blogs.

Emory plans to continue to improve its telehealth offerings — even beyond COVID-19. For Dr. Esper, Sweeney, Kier, and the rest of the telehealth team, that means digging into understanding who are the right patients and what are the right situations for telehealth visits, and always asking the question, “How can we continue to refine barriers to telehealth that can hinder access to care

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19 May, 2020

But there is a downside. Simply running a search for medical blogs.

At Emory Healthcare, we’re here to help you find the care you need when you need it. With virtual care options available and access to more than 2,800 doctors and 300 locations — including 11 hospitals, as well as primary care offices, urgent cares and MinuteClinics — we’re delivering specialized care across the region to help you get and stay healthy.

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19 May, 2020

But there is a downside. Simply running a search for medical blogs.

Since December 2020, the COVID-19 vaccines have brought hope to a fight that has spanned across the world. All three vaccines available in the United States are safe and prevent an overwhelming majority of severe and life-threatening cases of COVID-19, so they can save lives and protect our health care systems from becoming overwhelmed.

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