Many everyday health needs can be handled by secure video, without a long drive to an office. That matters in rural Missouri, where the nearest clinic can be far away and a single appointment can take half a day. A telehealth visit lets you talk with a provider from home, review your health and leave with a plan.
At AnchorPoint Medical of the Ozarks, every visit is with Dr. Jared M. Seavey, DNP, a nurse practitioner, by secure video. Here is an overview of the care offered, and how to tell when a concern needs a different kind of care.
Care offered by telehealth
Primary & family medicine
Primary care is the starting point for everyday health questions, new concerns that are not emergencies, and ongoing care over time. Seeing the same provider at each visit means your history does not have to be repeated from the start.
Chronic disease management
Long-term conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol need regular check-ins, medication reviews and attention to lab results. Video visits make it easier to keep those appointments. If you track readings at home, bring them to your visit.
Mental health care
Mental health care starts with a conversation about what you are going through, such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems or mood changes. Visits can include an evaluation, a discussion of treatment options, and follow-up, all from a private space you choose.
Men’s health
Some topics are easier to bring up privately. Men’s health visits make time to talk about concerns such as energy, hormones, sexual health or screening. Lab work, when needed, can be ordered at a lab location near you.
Preventive care
Much of a wellness visit is conversation and planning: your health and family history, the screenings and vaccines recommended for your age, and which checkups and tests to schedule next. Screenings that need an in-person test can be arranged locally.
Acute and urgent care visits
For new symptoms and short-term illnesses that need attention soon but are not emergencies, a video visit can be a quick way to be seen. Dr. Seavey evaluates your symptoms, may ask to see the area on camera, and explains your options, including whether you need in-person care.
LGBTQIA+ affirming care
Everyone deserves a provider who listens without judgment. Affirming care means your name, pronouns, identity and goals are respected at every visit, whether you need primary care, mental health support or help with a specific concern.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also describes the kinds of care people commonly receive through telehealth.
When telehealth is not the right fit
Telehealth is not for emergencies. Signs of a possible emergency, such as chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding or signs of a stroke, need emergency care right away. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you are in a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Some concerns need a hands-on exam, imaging, or a test that cannot be done at home. If your concern falls into that group, Dr. Seavey will tell you and help you plan the next step, such as a local test or an in-person visit. HHS explains more about telehealth and emergency care.
Who can be seen
AnchorPoint Medical sees patients who are physically located in Missouri at the time of their visit. You can be anywhere in the state, at home or at work, as long as you have a private spot, a device with a camera and a steady internet connection.
Not sure which visit you need?
Call 573-217-6804 to talk through which kind of visit fits your needs, or browse the full list of services. When you are ready, you can book a telehealth visit and complete your new patient paperwork online before your first visit.