Why You Should Add Virtual Healthcare to your Wellness Toolbox

Convenience is only the beginning of why you should be using this tool.

I recently built a small wooden storage box for use in my basement. It isn’t fancy. In fact, it doesn’t even have a lid. It’s simply five pieces of wood cut to the right sizes then attached together to form the bottom and sides of a box. Despite its simplicity, though, I used several different tools and supplies to get it right – a saw, a measuring tape, a pencil, glue, nails, a hammer, sanding paper and more.

You might wonder what this has to do with your health and wellness. Well, looking at the number of things it took to put together such a simple project got me thinking about how quickly projects and tasks can get complicated. Adding a lid with hinges and a handle, for example, would have increased the complexity significantly. I would have needed at least a few more items in my project toolbox.

So, what does it take to look after our minds and bodies – some of the most complex systems and structures I know? It takes a large toolbox filled with a wide variety of stuff. It might include a family doctor, specialists, medications, other health practitioners like a registered massage therapist or a podiatrist, a pharmacy, a gym membership or gym equipment, yoga and mindfulness techniques, and a balanced diet. The list goes on and on, but if you haven’t added virtual health care to your toolbox yet, you’re missing out on some great benefits.

Accessibility

When you use Lumeca Health for your virtual health care, you book and complete your consultation with a licensed Saskatchewan physician online through the Lumeca Health website or mobile app.

As a Saskatchewan Blue Cross Personal Health Plan member, you can also save your Policy Number and Member ID within the Lumeca Health mobile app so all your important health information is in one place. You can then reference your insurance information quickly while at the pharmacy or a practitioner’s office.

The service is available to Saskatchewan residents who hold a valid Saskatchewan Health Card.

Speed

Sometimes getting an appointment with a health practitioner can take a few days, weeks or longer and you may not want to wait, which is why virtual health care is an important complement to your family doctor and other health practitioners.

When you submit a request for an online consultation using Lumeca’s website or app, you may be connected to Care Coordinator immediately. If the queue is long, Lumeca will schedule a convenient time for your consultation so you don’t have to wait.

Comfort

From prescription renewals to mental health consults, Lumeca’s health practitioners are ready to connect with you, without you leaving home. You can even choose to wear pajamas for the appointment if you want!

Whether you choose to talk with a Lumeca health practitioner from your home, car, office or the park, you are in control of your surroundings.

Privacy

Since you choose your preferred location for your consultation, you don’t have to worry about someone overhearing your conversation or seeing you at doctor’s office.

Lumeca also takes every measure to protect the information you provide through the platform. Like Saskatchewan Blue Cross, they are required to comply with the Personal Information Protection of Electronic Documents Act, along with the province’s Health Information Protection Act. For more information about how they protect your personal information and data, please visit their website.

With all those benefits, what are you waiting for?

Add virtual health care to your wellness toolbox today. Visit Lumeca Health now to learn more.