Kittitas Valley Healthcare | Summer 2016

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SUMMER
2016
HEALTH
Currents
Health Currents is
published by
Kittitas Valley Healthcare,
603 S Chestnut Street,
Ellensburg, WA 98926,
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Nurick
Board of Commissioners
Liahna Armstrong,
President
Pam Wilson,
Vice President
Bob Davis, OD
Secretary
Matthew Altman
Erica Libenow
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experts. If you have any
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specific content that may
affect your health, please
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A new and convenient way
to receive healthcare in Kittitas County
What is virtual care?
It’s a way for you to get
healthcare for commonly
treated conditions by using
your computer, mobile device or
telephone. Over a phone or video chat,
a board-certified provider will assess,
diagnose and treat your conditions—even
prescribing medication when appropriate.
Virtual care is available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week from wherever
you are.
What conditions can be
treated?
Many conditions can be treated using
virtual care. Some of the most common
that we treat are:
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● Cold or flu symptoms.
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● Sore throat.
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● Pink eye.
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● Cold sores.
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● Rashes.
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● Headache.
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● Urinary tract infections.
How much does it cost?
KVH Virtual Care costs $40 per visit. If
the provider quickly determines that
your condition can’t be treated virtually,
you won’t be charged. The virtual visit
fee typically qualifies as an expense
for a flexible spending account (FSA),
health savings account (HSA) or health
reimbursement account (HRA).
Insurance is not accepted for
virtual care. Individuals covered by
government-sponsored insurance, such
as Medicare and Medicaid, are not yet
eligible for virtual care in Washington
state.
Can I use virtual care instead
of going to my clinic?
Yes and no. You can use virtual care to
take care of symptoms that you have
today, which can save you a trip to
the clinic. However, virtual care is not
intended to replace your relationship
with your primary care provider and
should not be used to manage chronic
illnesses.
Think of KVH Virtual Care as another
option for a condition that needs same-
day treatment.
How do I access KVH
Virtual Care?
You can access care in any of these ways:
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● Using your computer or mobile
device, go to
to connect online.
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● Download the KVHVirtualCare app
for Apple or Android devices.
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● Call us toll-free at 855-962-1KVH
(855-962-1584).
KVH Virtual
Care is open!
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
Service Directory
Clinics
KVH Family Medicine – Cle Elum
509-674-5331
KVH Family Medicine –
Ellensburg
509-933-8777
KVH General Surgery
509-962-7390
KVH Internal Medicine
509-925-6100
KVH Orthopedics
509-933-8700
KVH Women’s Health
509-933-8720
KVH Urgent Care – Cle Elum
509-674-6944
Specialty
Services
KVH Home Health
509-962-7438
KVH Hospice
509-962-7438
KVH Occupational Therapy
509-933-8677
KVH Physical Therapy
509-962-7386
KVH Speech Therapy
509-933-8677
Hospital
KVH Hospital
509-962-9841
Critical Care Unit
Emergency Department
Family Birthing Center
Medical/Surgical Unit
Surgical Services
(Inpatient/Outpatient)
Cardiopulmonary Services
Imaging Services
Laboratory Services
A Top 50
hospital, plus
13 clinics and
specialty
services
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