Telehealth and virtual visits

What is telehealth?

Telehealth visits (also called telemedicine) are similar to in-person visits, but instead of driving to your provider’s office, you can get care wherever you are — in your home, at work or even on vacation . Mount Nittany Health’s telehealth and virtual care services are provided via a secure connection through your computer, tablet or smartphone. So you can see your doctor in real time to ask questions, get prescriptions or referrals, review lab results and receive the same trusted care you’d expect in-person — all at your convenience.

What conditions does telehealth treat?

Virtual visits and telemedicine appointments provide the same level of care you expect from Mount Nittany Health at a time and place that works best for you. Some of the conditions you can see a virtual doctor for include:

Primary care

• Acute illnesses, such as colds, flu, COVID and other common conditions.
• Skin conditions, like rashes, psoriasis, eczema, acne and others.
• Digestive issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, heartburn, ulcers and more.
• Mental health care, including anxiety, depression and stress management.

Specialty care

• Pediatrics
• Allergy & Immunology
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Ear, Nose & Throat
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Infectious Disease
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Physical Therapy
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Radiation Oncology
• Sleep Medicine
• Urology

To make a telehealth appointment, contact your provider’s office or existing Mount Nittany Health patients can self-schedule at mymountnittanyhealth.com. (You’ll need to create a My Mount Nittany Health account if you don’t already have one.)

When to see a telehealth specialist

Virtual visits help you keep track of your health without needing to travel or take time away from your busy schedule. A telehealth appointment may be an option for you if you need:

• Primary care consult: Meet your provider, discuss your health history and schedule any future visits when it’s right for you.
• Follow-up care: Check in with your virtual doctor after a visit or procedure from the comfort of your home or on the go.
• Medication management: Talk about how your medications are working, any side effects, get doses changed or renew prescriptions with ease.
• Review lab results: Discuss any blood tests or X-rays with your doctor at your convenience.
• Chronic disease management: Save time by using telehealth for follow-up care related to diabetes, hypertension, asthma and other chronic conditions.
• Referral to a specialist: Get your doctor’s approval to see specialty services like orthopedics, gynecology or gastroenterology without having to leave home.
• Preventive care: Take care of any health assessments or screenings without having to travel to your provider’s office.

When you talk to your telehealth provider, they’ll be able to determine whether in-person follow-up care is needed. If you’re experiencing a life-threatening condition, y like a heart attack or stroke, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

How does telehealth work?

Visit our telehealth FAQ page for more information about virtual appointments at Mount Nittany Health.

Telehealth at Mount Nittany Health

Can’t miss a day of work or find childcare to see your provider in person? That’s when our telehealth services can help. We’re there so you don’t miss a beat in managing your health.

Primary care telehealth

We have a dedicated primary care telehealth doctor ready to care for you — wherever you are. And you might be able to see a telehealth provider sooner than you would for an in-person visit — often times the same day — so you can get back to your everyday activities sooner, too.

You can self-schedule virtual visits at your own pace, too. With the My Mount Nittany patient portal, you can find appointments that work with your calendar.

Prefer to see us in-person?

Sometimes you need to see your provider in person. We have a range of services available so you can get the care you need, when you need it:

• Get your COVID and flu shot
• Primary care 
• ExpressCARE (walk-in care)
• Emergency room