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Working With A Nutritionist Via Amwell #AmwellHealth #Fitfluential #ad
I am a huge supporter of Tele-Health services. I have used them throughout the last two years for one thing or another. Throughout that time I have been a huge fan of Amwell and it has made a huge difference in the care for our family.
When it comes to being sick I totally love these services for so many reasons – especially when it comes to my kids. No one likes sitting in a doctors office or their waiting room when they are sick. Often getting out of bed is just too much of a task to even get there. Of course once you are there, everyone is exposed to all the germs everyone else is bringing in too. And if you aren’t trying to see your doctor for an illness – you will be the following week for sure.
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Plus – there is the commute time to the doctor and home. I learned in the last couple years that reaching out to tele-health services at those times is so much better. We can reach a doctor right from our bed and get the help we need. Yes, they can still call in prescriptions and yes they can still provide documentation for medical notes if you need it.
Amwell is even better! Since I have experience with other services I will focus on why I like Amwell so much better. First, as soon as you are on their home page you see a list of doctors that are online or offline. This is very helpful so you can followup with professionals that you have previously interacted with. And not that I have run across this but theoretically you could also avoid professionals that you may not have been as comfortable with.
They have medical services, psychological services – and my favorite – nutritionists!
I recently had the opportunity to call in to a nutritionist and I am so glad I did. I am at the point in my life where wise and healthy ageing is a major priority. The first step when using their services is to create an account and provide some basic information. In some cases your insurance may also contribute to the cost of the visit – which is not the case with all tele-health services. In my case, our insurance will pay for all but $10 of the nutritionist – although this visit was free. This is very exciting for me because I have wanted to see a nutritionist but can never fit it in between everyone else’s schedule. I also happen to be on a weight loss plan (Nutrisystem) at the moment and felt so much more comfortable consulting with a nutritionist while dieting – especially to help keep me on track with my “Flex Days”.
Amwell has registered dietitians that are experienced in sports nutrition and can provide individualized advice to help meet my exercise and performance goals. They help to set realistic goals based on history and level of fitness as well as evaluating diet to determine nutritional deficiencies and areas for improvement. This is so much better for our lifestyle – always on the run, always traveling and never wanting to miss out.
The RDs are among the most qualified healthcare professionals delivering nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy services for prevention, wellness and disease management. Amwell hires only registered dietitians who must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with concentration in nutrition/dietetics; complete an accredited, supervised practice program in a clinical setting; pass commission on Dietetic Registration’s national examination; and complete 75 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every 5 years.
With Amwell, I can just use my iPad for appointments while the kids are at horseback riding. You can’t get much more convenient than that. So now that I have had my initial visit I am confident that I will be able to develop a solid plan to follow and followup with the nutritionist. This is truly exciting. The fact that the insurance will cover a portion of the visit in the future is HUGE for me. It leaves me with no excuse not to continue. Creating an account only takes a few minutes. You can access Amwell on your desktop, laptop, iPad, iPhone – as long as you have a camera and a speaker. Once I even called Amwell in between rides while we were at Disney World – we didn’t miss any of the fun during this once in a lifetime trip and within 48 hours my daughter was good as new without missing anything.
Doctor visits are 10-15 minutes, therapist (psychologist) are 45 minutes while dietitian (nutritionist) are 30 minutes. I was honestly shocked at the time and attention I received.
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American Well (Amwell) is the nation’s largest telehealth company, connecting users with board certified, licensed doctors for immediate and live, online visits – day or night, on either mobile or desktop. Some general conditions doctors encounter include: minor illnesses and injuries, general health and wellness concerns, prescription refills, and chronic condition management. Amwell employs primary care and specialist physicians, as well as licensed behavioral therapists and registered dietitians, to meet patients’ health and wellness needs. Amwell doctors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are dedicated to keeping you healthy – all from the comfort of your home.
Just choose the type of visit you are looking for and select a provider. Depending on the issue at hand, the doctor can diagnose, suggest follow up, and prescribe, when appropriate. Amwell takes your privacy very seriously. Your visit with the doctor is secure and HIPAA compliant. Amwell is accepted by major insurers, with more added every day. Enter your health insurance information for a low cost visit. Amwell doctor visits are now available in 46 states.
Typical issues to see an Amwell professional with are: Bronchitis, Cough, Sinus infection, Sore throat, Urinary tract infection, Vomitting, Diarrhea, Fever, Pinkeye, Flu, Sprains and strains, Cold, Respiratory infection, Headache, Depression, Anxiety, Weight concerns and Smoking cessation.
Other great reasons to choose Amwell: It is the most popular consumer telehealth app worldwide in 2015 according to App Annie; The first telehealth service awarded accreditation by The American Telemedicine Association; The first telehealth platform to integrate with Apple’s Health App; and The only service that allows you to select the doctor you want to see for an on-demand visit. Visits with Amwell are lower in cost with a $49 physician visit; $25 dietitian visit and $79 for psychologists. Access 24/7/365 because you know o one ever needs a doctor at a convenient time or on a convenient day. Plan a trip to Disney World – plan on someone getting sick. Yes I know from experience. Plan a trip to Acadia National Park – plan on someone getting hurt… You don’t need to schedule an appointment, no waiting, no driving – totally convenient. Still able to obtain prescriptions and definitely better than self diagnosing.
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This is such a great service to use especially for families that are on a budget. I really love the range of health needs that AMWELL Health covers.
I never thought to consult with a nutritionist, but I bet one could help my family very much! Good nutrition is a great way to prevent other health problems!
That is a great idea. I used them when my husband was sick once, but I had no idea they offered this service as well.
I love Greek Salads! The one pictured in your blog looks so good makes me want to have one for lunch today. I really do need to start eating better so thanks for the head up about AMWELL.
I had never heard of this, how awesome! Times are changing. I’d love to be able to do this, I may look into it. The only reason I’d go to the dr is to get a migraine shot or my yearly check up.
It sounds like a great service!
This is too cool. I like the idea of being able to work with a nutritionist via the web or cell. I must try this out.
I love this idea! I think the hardest part is know what to eat!
What a wonderful service. It’s so nice to know there’s a way to connect with a doctor at your own convenience, no matter where you might be at the time.
This certainly is an easy way to get nutritional help…seems like a good plan.
I have heard great things about this service. Sounds really convenient and super user friendly to use!
I love the idea behind AmWell. It is so convenient and I love how many different medical services they offer.
I wish there was something like this available here in Canada.
So much more convenient then having to take your sick kids out in the cold.
I’ve been dying to know about these types of services. Thanks for the information I’ll have to check it out!
wow this is definitely interesting to read about as I had no idea something like this existed. Really changes the way we do health care
This is sooooo cool. I like the idea of being able to work with a nutritionist via the web! I must try it out.
i need to check if our insurance allows this. Super cool
Being able to talk to a nutritionist sounds like my cup of tea. I am going to check this out.
What a great service. It sounds like a really good health resource, and I could definitely use some nutritional advice.
That sounds like a very helpful tool. It’s great that they offer nutritional guidance for families.
I didn’t know they had registered dieticians. That is good to know!