{"id":77434,"date":"2020-03-09T20:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T00:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=77434"},"modified":"2020-11-24T19:07:52","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T00:07:52","slug":"iu-health-free-virtual-covid-19-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2020\/03\/09\/iu-health-free-virtual-covid-19-screenings\/","title":{"rendered":"IU Health free virtual COVID-19 screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tIU_Health_banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"394\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77436\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>IU Health offering free virtual screenings for COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2020) \u2013 Indiana University Health has launched a virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana free virtual screenings for COVID-19 on the IU Health virtual care mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>Staffed 24\/7 with IU Health physicians, advance practice providers and registered nurses, the virtual clinic will screen patients from home, potentially eliminating the need to visit physician offices, urgent cares or emergency departments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur first priority is the health and safety of our communities,\u201d said Michele Saysana, MD, vice president of quality and safety, IU Health. \u201cIf you are experiencing symptoms or concerned you may have the virus, we recommend using this virtual clinic or calling your doctor before heading to a emergency department.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Based on the results of the screening, medical professionals will recommend and facilitate appropriate care or next steps.<\/p>\n<p>To access the virtual clinic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download the free IU Health Virtual Visits app (Google Play or iTunes) or enroll on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Enroll by creating a free login and completing your personal profile.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with the virtual hub, select \u201cCoronavirus Screen\u201d and find the appropriate pathway for care.<\/li>\n<li>Click here to see visual, step-by-step instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About IU Health<\/strong><br \/>\nIndiana University Health is Indiana\u2019s most comprehensive healthcare system. 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