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6 tips for making the most of your health care video appointment

During this time of social distancing, learn how video appointments are changing the way you receive care and how you can make the most of your visit using technology.

Zachary Merten, M.D. By Zachary Merten March 31, 2020

Convenient health care delivered to your home

You and your family can continue to receive the care you need while practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how Patient Online Services can work for you.

March 27, 2020

Connect to the care you need with Patient Online Services

Staying engaged in your health care is important. Patient Online Services is a free, secure and convenient online resource that connects you to your health care team and helps you manage your health from the comfort of your home.

March 22, 2020

Access medical information, care team with Patient Online Services

It’s a pattern that is all too familiar to many patients: You have a visit with your provider regarding an important health concern only to return home and forget the details of your diagnosis or treatment plan. Now, how do you find the time in your busy day to contact your provider?

June 27, 2019

Plan ahead to make the most of your health care visit

A visit with your health care provider can be overwhelming if you're not prepared. There are a few things to consider before, during and after your visit, though, so you make the most of the visit.

Zachary Merten, M.D. By Zachary Merten December 26, 2018

FAQ: Your care team

Care teams collaborate on your care to deliver it with improved experiences and outcomes in a way that also reduces costs. Read FAQ about how a care team can benefit you.

Jill Lenhart, M.D. By Jill Lenhart November 27, 2018

Patient Online Services helps busy mom keep her family healthier

Michelle Cowgill has discovered a way to keep her family healthier, and it doesn’t involve taking pills or changing their diets.

September 10, 2015

Portal is one man's secret weapon to better health

Doug Wedge has discovered a way to stay healthier, and it doesn’t only involve taking a pill or changing his diet.

August 31, 2015

Patient Online Services: Your portal to better health

Brian Rich has discovered a way to stay healthier, and it doesn’t involve taking a pill or changing his diet. His secret weapon? Patient Online Services.

August 27, 2015

Siblings use Patient Online Services to track mother's health from a distance

There comes a time in life when roles shift and children must take care of their parents. Though it makes life more complicated, modern technology can make it easier than it used to be.

August 14, 2015

A patient's perspective on Patient Online Services

The days of bringing pen and paper to the doctor’s office might be over. Though taking notes won’t likely be out of style soon, Mayo Clinic Health System offers a great way to remember what your doctor told you at an appointment: Patient Online Services.

July 31, 2015

Patient Online Services helps Bloomer man stay connected

Imagine the awe your grandparents or great-grandparents felt as they watched television for the first time.

June 19, 2015