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Safe at Home: Virtual Visits

Dr Heyworth in Veteran Video Connect session

If you didn't know about Telehealth before the spread of the coronavirus, there's a good chance you've heard of it by now. There are now more than 36,000 VA Video Connect sessions a day across VA.

Video appointments can be just as normal as in-person visits. VA Video Connect provides many of the same interactions you'd expect in a face-to-face visit.

My HealtheVet recently shared 10 important things you can share during a video appointment. The list includes demonstrating for your doctor how you take your blood pressure at home, or your blood sugar checks if you are diabetic.

Read the full list on My HealtheVet.