TeleHealth

Telehealth makes it easier for you to get all the medical services you need to take care of your health. Danielle Hawkins, APRN, makes care more accessible at Alliance Primary Care in Princeton and McKinney, Texas, by providing telehealth services. The inclusive primary care practice manages general health, acute illnesses, and chronic diseases for people five and older. Call today or use the online booking button to learn more about telehealth at Alliance Primary Care.

Are telemedicine and telehealth the same?

Telemedicine and telehealth both refer to medical care services from a distance, but they’re not the same. 

Telehealth is an umbrella term for all remote medical services. Telemedicine is a type of telehealth where you meet with your health care provider by video or phone call instead of an in-person visit. 

Telehealth also includes electronic communications between you and your provider, electronic prescriptions, and remote patient monitoring (at-home medical devices that collect health data and electronically transmit the data to your provider).

Providers also use telehealth to send educational material to patients. 

What are the benefits of telehealth?

Telehealth offers many benefits for patients and providers. Some of the benefits include:

• Eliminating the need to drive to an office
• Expanding your provider pool
• Getting access to care outside of normal business hours
• Improving the patient-provider relationship
• Allowing providers to monitor real-world health 

Alliance Primary Care is a primary care practice providing comprehensive medical services for people ages five and up. Danielle takes a patient-centered and collaborative approach, educating you about your health and treatment options.

She wants you to feel like you’re at the center of the decision-making process, empowering you to take charge of your health. Her practice is comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming to all people in need of high-quality primary care. 

When should I use telehealth?

Danielle can talk to you about telehealth and when it makes sense for you. She may suggest using telehealth for:

Chronic disease management

Danielle diagnoses and treats chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She uses telehealth to monitor your health, provide education, and adjust your care plan.

Sick care

Danielle may use telehealth for sick care visits so you don’t have to drive to the office when you don’t feel well. It also reduces the risk of spreading infectious diseases. 

Medication management

Medication management involves prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications used to treat diseases. Danielle can provide medication management services through telehealth. 

Weight loss 

Alliance Primary Care provides professional help with weight loss. Telehealth helps you and Danielle stay connected on your weight-loss journey for guidance, motivation, and support. 

Telehealth makes health care convenient and accessible. Call Alliance Primary Care today or use the online booking button to schedule your telehealth appointment.