Shawnee Health Service is now offering Video Visits, through Zoom (a free app), for patient appointments with our providers.
Call (618) 519-9200 to get started.

To prepare for your remote visit you will need:

• internet access
• a reliable, easy to access email account
• Zoom access through an app on your smart phone (recommended) or other mobile device, or through a browser like Chrome on your computer
• internet camera (usually integrated in your smart phone or other device, please ensure that your camera is on and enabled)
• internet audio/microphone (usually integrated in your smart phone or other device)
  OR have your phone nearby to dial in to the visit

Items that would be handy to have:

• thermometer
• scale for checking your weight
• a way to check your blood pressure (many fitness trackers can do this)

• For Apple/iPhone products the App Store is a blue icon with popsicle sticks in the shape of the letter “A”.
  
• For Android devices the Google Play app is blue, red, green and orange and looks like the “play” button of a radio, stereo, DVD player, etc.
  
• Enter zoom into the search box and download the free app.
• The Zoom app icon should look like this:
  

• Open the email from us inviting you to the “meeting”:
  
  Please note the Meeting ID and Password in the email sent to you.
• Click on the link.
• Zoom will open and on-screen instructions will guide you through starting your video and audio to connect with your provider.