Virtual Urgent Care: A Fast and Convenient Alternative

Virtual Urgent Care: A Fast and Convenient Alternative

No one likes to wait, especially when you’re home sick, feeling miserable, and the last thing you want to do is leave the house for a doctor’s appointment. While traditional urgent care can be convenient, long wait times are often the norm. Why wait when there’s a faster option? Luminis Health is proud to introduce CareConnectNow, a virtual urgent care service that lets you receive high-quality care from the comfort of your home. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer to connect with a skilled Luminis Health provider in real-time.

Since this is relatively a new service, you may have questions. Here are some answers to help you make the right decision for you and your family. 

What kinds of things can CareConnectNow providers diagnose and treat?

For true emergencies, such as life-threatening injuries or conditions, call 911 or visit the nearest Emergency Department. Virtual urgent care is ideal for addressing many other health concerns, including:   

• Acid reflux
• Constipation
• Cough, cold or sore throat
• COVID screenings
• Eye problems, such as pink eye
• Fever or flu
• Headaches or migraines
• Insect bites or poison ivy
• Seasonal allergies
• Shingles
• Sinus problems
• Skin rashes and infections
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Vertigo 

They can also prescribe medications or refer you to a specialist when needed. 

Is CareConnectNow available to everyone?

Our CareConnectNow providers are ready to see patients 13 and older—and you don’t have to be an established Luminis Health patient to get virtual urgent care. Keep in mind, you must be in the state of Maryland at the time of service. Most insurance providers cover virtual urgent care appointments, but it is a good idea to confirm with your provider first. Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham also partners with Children’s National Hospital for emergency pediatric needs should your child require additional or complex care.

The urgent care you need in the palm of your hands

With CareConnectNow, accessing urgent care has never been easier. You can schedule an appointment with our providers weekdays from 8 am–9 pm ET and weekends from 9 am–4 pm ET. The best part? You can often see a provider in under an hour, often times within minutes. Get a diagnosis, personalized care plan, and prescription, all from the comfort of your home.

Schedule a live visit today. Visit LuminisHealth.org and click “Find Care”, go directly to LuminisHealth.org/CareConnectNow or call us at 443-951-4270 from your smartphone.

Authors

Waseem Hussain, MD, is a primary care physician at Luminis Health with expertise in all areas of family medicine. He specializes in the management of neurologic, pulmonary, and cardiac diseases, as well as diabetes and gynecologic care.