Hidalgo County Health Department Debuts First Virtual Healthcare Station

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Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department in Texas, in conjunction with OnMed, Molina Healthcare and United Healthcare, has launched its first virtual care station. The OnMed Care Station, located at the county clinic, provides no cost basic primary healthcare services to the community and is a healthcare booth that connects patients with medical professionals via secure video consultations. The care station offers various medical services, such as prescriptions, diagnoses, and specialist referrals, all in a private, sound-proof environment.

Hidalgo County Introduces First Virtual Care Station

Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department, in partnership with OnMed, Molina Healthcare, and United Healthcare, has launched its first virtual care station, providing no cost basic primary health care services to the community. The OnMed Care Station is located at the county clinic on E. Hackberry Avenue, McAllen.

This health care station connects patients with medical professionals through secure video consultations. Offering prescriptions, diagnoses, specialist referrals, and more all within a private sound-proof environment, it utilizes innovative technology to provide basic medical services. The station was officially unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 3.

Mindy Walker, President of Business Development, OnMed, thanked the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services team for their commitment to community wellness. She praised the OnMed Care Station as an ‘innovative clinic in a box’ that provides healthcare access for everyone, everywhere. She is appreciative of the commitment Hidalgo County, UHC, and Molina have shown to this project.

Kelsey Letcher, COO, Molina Healthcare Texas

Kelsey Letcher, COO of Molina Healthcare Texas, expressed her honor in partnering to bring no cost healthcare to Hidalgo County citizens. Emphasizing this initiative’s impact on improving health and well-being, she highlighted the importance of breaking down barriers to preventative care.

Noting Molina’s service to about 65,000 Medicaid and CHIP members in the Hidalgo service area, she underlined the importance of accessible care, stating, “Everybody deserves access to care, and we are committed to making that a reality.”

Patricia Longoria, United Healthcare

Patricia Longoria, representative of United Healthcare, expressed her pride in collaborating with Hidalgo County, Molina, and OnMed. Emphasizing the innovation of the OnMed care station, she said it would bridge the healthcare access gap and improve healthcare access and outcomes.

Longoria highlighted how this innovative healthcare solution will help address long-standing gaps in underserved areas. “We thank you so much for the collaboration that we get through that,” she said, urging the public to experience the care station firsthand.

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