Telehealth is revolutionizing healthcare by providing patients with convenient, remote access to medical services, ensuring they receive timely and expert care from the comfort of their homes. Phoebe Putney Health System is expanding its telehealth services through its urgent care clinics to better serve patients across southwest Georgia. This initiative aims to provide high-quality, remote medical care, improving patient outcomes and reducing barriers to healthcare access, and it can be particularly beneficial for rural communities where access to healthcare providers may be limited.

“Telehealth allows us to bring expert medical care directly to our patients, no matter where they are. By leveraging this technology, we can enhance patient engagement, improve continuity of care, and ensure timely medical attention,” said Martavius Marcus, a Director with the Phoebe Physician Group who oversees Phoebe’s urgent care clinics.

Phoebe Urgent Care currently has four locations, with plans to expand in the future. The clinics offer extended hours and are appropriate when patients need prompt medical attention for injuries and illnesses that don’t require a trip to the emergency room. Some of the most common conditions treated at Phoebe Urgent Care include upper respiratory infections, pink eye, earaches, UTIs, and strep throat, as well as sprains, strains, minor broken bones and cuts requiring minor stitching.

“Our evening and weekend hours and multiple locations provide convenient options for patients seeking urgent care, but, when it’s appropriate, the ability to schedule a virtual appointment with a provider is an extra layer of convenience. Some patients may not be

able to leave home, or they just may not feel like getting out, so a telehealth appointment is a quick, easy and accommodating way to get the care and medication they need,” Marcus explained.

The expansion of telehealth services aligns with Phoebe’s commitment to innovation and patient-centered care. By integrating digital health solutions, Phoebe continues to lead the way in transforming healthcare delivery in Georgia, especially in rural communities.

“We are meeting our community where they are, providing comprehensive care so they don’t have to leave the comfort of their homes,” Marcus added.

Phoebe Telehealth operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit call 229-312-2380 or 229-312-4405. You can also learn more about Phoebe Urgent Care and schedule a telehealth appointment at www.phoebehealth.com/urgentcare.