TeleHealth With Central Valley Medical Center

Convenient Care Without Leaving Home

Technology has improved our lives in many ways. You may have heard it said that the internet has transformed modern life. In has changed how most people are able to stay connected, purchase goods and services, and even search for information about health problems. This is where TeleHealth can be utilized.

What is telehealth?

Telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage your health care. These may be technologies you use from home or that your doctor uses to improve or support health care services, CVMC telehealth technologies like the following.

TELESTROKE with Intermountain Health Care

During a stroke, a patient loses thousands of brain cells per second. When treatment is received faster, more brain tissue is saved, and patients have a better recovery.

We’re partnering with Intermountain Healthcare specialists to quickly treat patients suffering a stroke. Using secure video technology our care teams can connect to Intermountain neurologists who conduct real-time evaluations to determine the best treatment for acute stroke. This may include the appropriate administration of tPA, mechanical thrombectomy, and guidance on follow-up care planning.

This program allows our patients and family members to stay close to home while receiving the best quality of care right here in our community.

TELE HOSPITALIST-CRITCAL CARE with Intermountain Health Care

The TeleHealth Hospitalist-Critical Care Clinical Service helps our patients receive the best possible care when experiencing critical health conditions.

Intermountain uniquely offers both Telehealth based Hospitalist and Critical Care teams to determine the optimal clinical care management path for patients. The teams are fully staffed 24/365 by physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses. The Intermountain team collaborates with our local care team by providing care management consultations, recommended treatment, and rounding services on patients.

To learn more about Intermountain Healthcare visit intermountainhealthcare.org

MyCVMC PATIENT PORTAL

Simplifying how you manage your healthcare starts with MyCVMC Patient Portal. The NEW MyCVMC Patient Portal provides patients secure and convenient, 24-hour access to personal health information and medical records for patients who have had a visit to Central Valley Medical Center or one of our clinics since May of 2014. MyCVMC is designed with our patients in mind. It simplifies and streamlines your experience with our hospital and clinics, and empowers you and loved ones to have more control and flexibility in how you manage your healthcare. You can use MyCVMC to:

  • Provide an easy-to-use portal to manage health records. Manage records and visit summaries to share with your referred physicians.
  • Review lab and imaging results along with other relevant hospital reports, health documents, and details from your visits.
  • View appointment history and request appointments 24/7 even when we’re closed.
  • Request medication renewals and view a list of allergies and medications.
  • View and pay your bills online through MyCVMC.
  • Message your doctor or healthcare team with questions or concerns.

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PERSONAL HEALTH APPS

A multitude of apps have been created to help consumers better organize their medical information in one secure place. Protect your health records and securely access them on your mobile phone anytime. The new health records apps makes it easy to access and view key parts of your health records, including allergies, conditions, immunizations, labs, medications, procedures, and vitals.

Central Valley Medical Center is dedicated to providing resources to help you better manage your health. We are excited to announce that our MyCVMC Patient Portal works with the Apple Health app, which is available to patients with an iPhoneTM running iOS 11.3 or later; and available to use on any Andriod phone with access to Coral Health Records App.

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VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS with Visuwell

For your convenience and safety, Central Valley Medical Center providers are available for online/video visits for routine and new patient visits, follow-ups, prescription med checks, and more.

You can have a live visit with your provider from the comfort of your own home by using your smartphone, tablet/iPad, or computer. If you think a video visit may be right for you, call your provider’s office to schedule an appointment or request an appointment through your MyCVMC Patient Portal. Just like an in-person visit, your physician may be able to make a real-time diagnosis, develop a treatment plan with you, adjust your current treatment plan and prescribe medications through telehealth. You may also be evaluated for COVID-19 symptoms.

Please note:

  • Not every appointment can be conducted through telehealth/virtual appointments, and a these visits are not for an emergency or crisis. Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are having an emergency.
  • Privacy, confidentiality and the security of information are important to Central Valley Medical Center. We use a secure video tool that allows you to connect with your physician online while protecting your privacy. Video visits are not recorded or stored.
  • Insurance coverage for telehealth can vary. Please contact your insurance company to determine your costs, including co-pay and coinsurance.