Connect Care, offered by Intermountain Health, provides 24/7 virtual urgent care through a convenient app. This service allows you or your child to connect with a board-certified clinician via your phone or tablet for a variety of non-emergency health concerns. For a flat fee of $79, often covered by insurance, receive prompt medical attention for common ailments like cold and flu symptoms, sinus pain, sore throat, minor rashes, upset stomach, and more.
Connect Care offers an affordable and accessible alternative to traditional urgent care clinics. Staffed by highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants with extensive experience in urgent care settings, Connect Care leverages telehealth technology to deliver quality care. These medical professionals are specially trained in virtual diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, your primary care physician will have access to your Connect Care visit summary, ensuring continuity of care and informed medical decisions. When necessary, prescriptions can be electronically sent to your preferred pharmacy or even delivered to your home.
While Connect Care offers a convenient solution for many common health issues, it’s crucial to understand its limitations. Connect Care is not suitable for life-threatening emergencies. Seek immediate emergency room care if you experience symptoms such as:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Sudden or severe pain
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sudden dizziness, weakness, vision changes, slurred speech, numbness, or other neurological changes
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Changes in mental status, such as confusion
- Assault, physical or sexual abuse, or child abuse
For those utilizing Apple Health, Connect Care allows for seamless integration of your health data. Information such as heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, blood glucose levels, weight, nutritional information, and respiratory rate can be imported directly into your Connect Care account, providing clinicians with a comprehensive overview of your health status.
Connect Care offers a practical and cost-effective way to address non-emergency medical needs. However, always prioritize emergency room visits for serious or life-threatening conditions. Connect Care provides a valuable resource for managing common illnesses and symptoms, ensuring you receive timely and appropriate medical attention when needed.
