UF Health St. Johns Partners with Telescope Health to Enhance Virtual Care Offerings and Connect Patients with Emergency Physicians

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 12, 2022 – Telescope Health and Flagler Health+ announced a partnership that virtually connects patients to emergency and family physicians for on-demand telehealth visits. The partnership demonstrates the organizations’ shared commitment to providing quality, convenient, accessible health care to Northeast Florida residents.

As part of the partnership, Telescope Health will use emergency and family care physicians to treat patients with non-emergent conditions virtually using the Health Anywhere platform. The partnership also includes a dedicated team of care coordinators who are available to connect patients to a primary care physician or specialist, arrange follow-up appointments, locate in-person care, and check individuals into a nearby emergency room if/when needed.

“Together with UF Health St. Johnswe are able to better serve the community by connecting more people to our doctors, allowing patients to be seen quickly and effectively via their smart phone, a computer or at a kiosk location,” said Dr. Matthew Thompson, COO of Telescope Health. “Not all telemedicine is created equal and our goal is to create an experience equivalent to an in person visit but without the wait.”

UF Health St. JohnsWalk-in Clinics are open inside select Publix Super Market locations during pharmacy hours and feature devices that patients and doctors can use to enhance their virtual visit. Smart devices like blood pressure cuffs, dermascopes, thermometers and high-definition cameras can help physicians make a more accurate diagnosis when needed. Patients have the added convenience of picking up their prescriptions at the Publix pharmacy within minutes of their visit.

“We have seen tremendous growth in the demand for telehealth services since we launched our first offering nearly three years ago,” said UF Health St. JohnsPresident & CEO Carlton DeVooght. “Partnering with like-minded organizations like Publix and now Telescope Health that share our passion for strengthening communities, improving health and delivering customer value serves as a solid foundation for bringing innovative products and services to the residents of St. Johns County and beyond.”

Virtual on-demand care is available for patients two years old and older who are experiencing ailments such as cold symptoms, allergies, sinus problems, earaches, pink eye and more. Kiosks are located inside Publix locations at Nocatee Town Center, Moultrie Square, Bartram Market, Beach Village, Cobblestone Village, Mission Trace and the Shoppes at Beachwalk clinic is opening soon, As part of the UF Health St. Johnscommunity schools partnership, walk-in virtual care is also available inside The Webster School and South Woods Elementary School. Telehealth visits are also available on-demand on the Health Anywhere App.

Telescope Health and UF Health St. Johnsare dedicated to serving the First Coast and increasing access to medical care through telemedicine. To learn more about UF Health St. Johnstelehealth services visit flaglerhealth.org/telehealth.

To learn more about Telescope Health, visit www.TelescopeHealth.com.