LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Technology is changing the way health care is delivered and Baptist Health is committed to making innovation a part of the system’s daily routine.
Through the launch of the Baptist Health Virtual Care app, Baptist Health continues to respond to the changing health needs of the communities it serves by delivering care to patients where they are. The online consultations via a private, secure connection not only save patients travel time, but will get them on the road to recovery faster.
Virtual Care Offerings
The app provides care options for primary, urgent and pediatric needs. In order to access care anytime and anywhere, install the Baptist Health Virtual Care app on your mobile phone through the Apple App Store or Google Play and create an account.
Most online doctor visits – at a cost of $65 – take about 10 minutes. Doctors can review your history, answer questions, diagnose, treat and prescribe medication as necessary. After the appointment, any prescriptions will be sent to the pharmacy of your choice.
Among the ailments and illnesses treated are:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Back strains
- Cold sores
- Common cold
- Influenza (flu)
- Minor burns
- Rashes
- Sinus infections
- Stomach flu
- Upper respiratory illness
- UTIs
24/7 Pediatric Clinic
Parents and guardians can add their children who are under age 18 to their account and have doctor visits on their behalf. First, enroll yourself, then add your child as a dependent.
To find more information about Baptist Health Virtual Care, including how to download the app, visit virtualcarebaptisthealth.com. You can also search for “Baptist Health Virtual Care” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and look for the state of Arkansas.
Baptist Health is an Arkansas-based, locally owned and managed, not-for-profit, and faith-based health care organization. Baptist Health is also Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization with more than 200 access points and approximately 11,000 employees operating 11 hospitals. For more information about Baptist Health, visit baptist-health.com or call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
