Free Health Visits, Available Through Teladoc Health, to Residents Impacted by Hurricane Michael
October 12 2018 - 4:05PM
Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, is
providing free, 24/7 general medical visits to those impacted by
Hurricane Michael, currently significantly affecting many parts of
the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama. Residents, as well as those
displaced by the hurricane, can call 855-764-1727 to
access care from the Teladoc Health network of board-certified,
state licensed physicians for many non-emergency illnesses. Teladoc
Health has also activated a separate dedicated hotline for use by
those being helped by the American Red Cross.
“These widespread evacuations, and potential to be relocated for
extended periods of time will result in many families being
displaced not only from their homes, but also from their regular
doctors and medical routines,” explained Lew Levy, MD, chief
medical officer, Teladoc Health. “That’s where we enter the picture
and do what we do best; assure families of quality, compassionate
care regardless of their location, at any time, day or night.”
What service is being offered?: Free general
medical care visits. Among those adult and pediatric conditions
that can be effectively diagnosed and treated are common conditions
including sinus problems, respiratory infections, allergies, cold
and flu symptoms and many other non-emergency illnesses.
Who is qualified to receive care: Victims of
Hurricane Michael—both Teladoc members and non-members alike. For
emergencies, always call 911.
When: Effective immediately.
For more information, www.teladoc.com/Michael.
About Teladoc HealthA mission-driven
organization, Teladoc Health, Inc. is successfully transforming how
people access and experience healthcare, with a focus on high
quality, lower costs, and improved outcomes around the world. The
company’s award-winning, integrated clinical solutions are
inclusive of telehealth, expert medical services, AI and analytics,
and licensable platform services. With more than 2,000 employees,
the organization delivers care in 125 countries and in more than 20
languages, partnering with employers, hospitals and health systems,
and insurers to transform care delivery. For more information,
please visit www.teladochealth.com or
follow @TeladocHealth on Twitter.
Media Contacts: Victoria Gavaza
ReviveHealth
781-249-3738 vg@thinkrevivehealth.com
Courtney McLeodDirector of Communications
914-265-6789cmcleod@teladoc.com
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