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Telehealth enables patients to quickly and conveniently speak to their healthcare provider without leaving home. Alexander Ukaoma, APRN, FNP, and his team at Somo Urgent Care in Waldorf, Maryland, use telehealth for acute and chronic conditions, including mental health disorders. Call Somo Urgent Care to learn more about telehealth’s many benefits, or request an appointment by completing the online booking feature today.
Telehealth Q & A
What is telehealth, and how can it benefit me?
Telehealth is an innovative approach allowing patients to consult virtually with medical professionals. Somo Urgent Care has embraced this technology to bring high-quality healthcare services directly to your home. This flexibility ensures that appointments fit even the busiest schedules, providing accessible, private, and effective health care.
With telehealth, you can connect with experienced healthcare providers for non-emergency medical concerns, receive advice, and even get prescriptions without stepping out of your house. It’s perfect for those who prefer or require remote sessions due to location, mobility issues, or personal preferences.
What urgent care services can I access through telehealth?
Somo Urgent Care’s telehealth services offer a broad range of healthcare options, including consultations for the following common problems:
- Allergies
- Colds and coughs
- Earaches
- Flu
- Minor injuries
- Sinus infections
- Skin conditions
- Sore throats
- Upset stomachs
- Urinary tract infections
With virtual consultations, you can get expert advice and personalized care without the need to visit a clinic, saving time and reducing potential exposure to infections.
How does telehealth improve mental health care access?
Telehealth is ideally suited to providing psychiatric care, offering a convenient and less stressful experience for people in mental distress. Somo Urgent Care’s experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Maryann, offers expert evaluations and treatment to patients with numerous conditions, including the following:
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Major depressive disorder (depression)
- Mania
- Schizophrenia
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
You can connect with Maryann through secure video conferencing and receive the same high-quality care you would during in-person visits.
Is telehealth easy to use?
The Somo Urgent Care team has designed its telehealth platform to prioritize ease of use and privacy. Patients can access many services from the comfort of their homes, reducing the need for travel and ensuring a stress-free healthcare experience.
Getting started is easy. Simply schedule your telehealth appointment by contacting the team or using the online scheduling system. Choose a time that works best for you, and access expert healthcare when you need it most.
Whether you’re consulting for physical or mental health concerns, the system makes it simple and convenient.
Learn more by calling Somo Urgent Care or experience the convenience and high-quality care that telehealth provides by using the online booking feature today.