Teladoc Health Providing Free Health Visits to Those Impacted by California Wildfires

PURCHASE, NY, Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, announces that the company is providing free, 24/7 telehealth visits to those displaced by the California fires currently devastating many parts of the state. Access to care by the Teladoc network of board-certified, state licensed physicians for many non-emergency illnesses is available by calling 855-225-5032.     

What service is being offered?: Free general medical care visits. Among those adult and pediatric conditions that can be effectively diagnosed and treated are respiratory infections, sinus conditions, fevers, allergies, cold and flu symptoms, UTIs, minor cuts and scrapes, and many other non-emergency illnesses. 

Who is qualified to receive care: Anyone who has been displaced by the fires, both Teladoc members and non-members alike. For emergencies, always call 911.

When: Effective immediately.

"We encourage those impacted by these tragic events to continue to prioritize their health and safety," advised Lewis Levy, MD, chief medical officer, Teladoc Health. "We're grateful to be able to provide access to care and to be a reliable source for those in California whose lives are otherwise upended and uncertain, just as we have for individuals across the country during other natural disasters over the years."

For more information, please visit https://www.teladoc.com/disaster-hotline/

About Teladoc Health
A 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 130 countries and in more than 30 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.

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