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Health care visits on your phone, tablet or computer? With no appointment? That’s right! Grande Ronde Hospital (GRH) has brought the doctor to you with GRH ReadyCare.

GRH ReadyCare is a convenient, affordable option for access to health care for simple medical concerns such as cold, influenza, stomach flu, pink eye, rash, allergies, sinus infection and more. Providers will even be able to write simple prescriptions for things like antibiotics but never for narcotics. ReadyCare is not meant to replace your relationship with a primary care provider.

Through virtual access to an on-demand, online primary care clinic, ReadyCare providers are there for you whenever and wherever you need immediate care. Talk with a provider via Skype, FaceTime or video chat. ReadyCare is safe, confidential, and staffed by Oregon-licensed doctors and nurse practitioners who specialize in family practice.

ReadyCare visits are always $35, payable with a debit or credit card. You will also be provided with a receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

“Really this is the next logical step for us to expand access to care for our communities,” explains Doug Romer, Executive Director of Patient Care Services and the head of GRH’s award-winning TeleHealth program. “Carena, our clinical and technology partner for this new service line, has a reputation for excellence in the industry. They’ve been outstanding for our team to work with during this process. We chose wisely.”

GRH partnered with Carena out of Seattle to offer this 24/7 care. Carena’s virtual clinic platform allows patients to receive high-quality care in a virtual clinic, wherever they are, using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Currently, more than 15 million people nationwide have access to Carena’s partner-branded virtual clinics like GRH ReadyCare.

This virtual care model is fully integrated into GRH’s care delivery system. Providers working in the virtual clinic will follow GRH’s practice guidelines to ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care. The virtual clinic helps current GRH patients stay in-network for continuous care and helps new patients connect to a GRH provider after their virtual visit.