Veterans now have access to Tele-Emergency Care service
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center announced on Tuesday the launch of a Tele-Emergency Care service.
The VA says the service offers immediate access to medical assistance with no co-payment. Patients can dial 888-878-6881, then press 3 to connect with a health care provider 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Nurses and providers can access condition needs.
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The conditions that can be managed virtually through the VA include the following:
Cough, cold, flu and COVID symptoms
Sore throat
COPD and asthma flares
Eye redness & irritation
Tick and other insect bites
Rashes
Skin infections
Minor allergic reactions
GI illness
Urinary tract infections
Gout flares
Muscle sprains/strains
If the condition seems life-threatening, call 911.
For more information on accessing the service, visit the Dole VA’s website here and click on the Telehealth tab, or call 316-685-2221, ext. 57875.
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