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Johns Hopkins OnDemand Virtual Care: No-Appointment After-Hours Telehealth
Johns Hopkins OnDemand Virtual Care
With Johns Hopkins OnDemand Virtual Care, you can get the care you need from wherever you are. Connect with a health care provider within minutes via computer, tablet, or mobile device – no appointment needed – and get health advice, a review of your symptoms, and prescriptions sent to your pharmacy if necessary. Use this service for non-emergency* health concerns from 6 p.m. – 8 a.m. on weekdays, or anytime on weekends.
For OnDemand telehealth visits, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
*In an emergency, do not use this service: call 911 or visit the nearest hospital.
Sick or Hurt After Hours?
Medical issues can happen at any time. Know where to go before something comes up.
- An urgent care center treats medical problems that require quick attention but are not life-threatening. Most urgent care centers see walk-in patients and are open evenings and weekends. Use our provider directory to find an urgent care center close to your home in our network.
- An emergency room, or ER, treats medical conditions that threaten to endanger your life or cause you serious injury. In a true emergency, don’t hesitate – call 911 or go to the ER.
- Your doctor’s office can treat health problems that can wait. For non-emergencies, call your PCP first. You may be able to schedule a same-day or next-day appointment or a telehealth visit from home.
When you can’t get in touch with your PCP, Johns Hopkins OnDemand Virtual Care is available. Use your computer or mobile device to connect with a doctor in minutes: no appointment needed! Sign up now so if something comes up, all you have to do is log in.
What Care Do I Need?
These guidelines can help you decide where to go. Still not sure? Call our Nurse Chat line at 844-344-4218. A registered nurse will help you figure out whether you need care right away or if it can wait.
Setting | When to Use | What You’ll Find There | What Sets It Apart |
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Primary care manager | During office hours | Screenings, well-visits, sick visits, general health advice | A provider who understands all your health needs and coordinates your care with specialists if needed |
Johns Hopkins OnDemand Virtual Care (telehealth) | 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekdays; anytime on weekends | Convenient option when you can’t get to your provider’s office for minor illnesses like a sore throat, cold or headache | Health care visits with a physician by video chat; access to nonemergency care from anywhere, including at home |
Urgent care center | Outside primary care manager’s office hours; evenings and weekends | Quick access to care for minor injuries and illnesses when your regular provider isn’t available; often, basic lab tests and X-rays on-site | Treatment for common illnesses and injuries such as cuts, rashes and more |
Emergency room | Sudden and severe injuries and illnesses; life- or limb-threatening emergencies | Expert care for sudden, severe conditions; access to a variety of lab tests and imaging methods | Treatment for serious symptoms such as shortness of breath, sudden weakness in arms or legs, head trauma, and more |