Should you need to go to the doctor during this time, your best bet may be a virtual doctor visit. Virtual doctor visits are available through several Rockford area health systems.
Here’s what you need to know about virtual doctor visits in the Rockford area.
Mercyhealth Systems
Mercyhealth’s virtual doctor visit is called Virtual Visit Now.
You can use your phone, tablet or computer to have a virtual visit.
If you’re experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the Emergency Room.
Children under 3 are not eligible to use a Virtual Visit Now.
Cost: $49 per visit paid by credit card at the time of the visit. MercyCare Health Plan members receive three virtual visits for $20 each.
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, Virtual Visit Now is a safe, convenient way to get medical advice. You can also call the coronavirus hotline at 833-648-0057.
How to schedule: Schedule a Virtual Visit here.
OSF Healthcare
OSF uses OSF OnCall for virtual doctor visits.
You can use your phone, tablet or computer to have a virtual visit.
If you’re experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the Emergency Room.
OSF OnCall can be used with patients of all ages who live in Illinois.
Cost: $35 per visit, no hidden fees
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, chat online with chatbot Clare to get advice on what to do. You can also text OSF to 67634 or call the hotline at 833-673-5669.
How to schedule: Schedule an OnCall visit here.
Swedish American
Swedish American does not offer virtual visits.
If you’re experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the Emergency Room.
Beloit Health System
Beloit Health System does not offer virtual visits.
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, call the hotline 800-303-5770 for further instructions.
