This year has been the worst that I can remember for illnesses in our home. Since the winter season hit, our family of four has been sick with strep throat, the influenza virus and the stomach flu. There have been countless trips to doctor offices, urgent care, and pharmacies. For a busy family, getting sick can be so inconvenient these days! That’s why I’m spreading the word about coming home to the future of personalized health care: Wello.
Coming Home to Wello
When I can see that one of our two young boys is getting sick, I start to feel the anxiety creeping in. We all never seem to fall ill at the same time, it’s like a domino effect causing the virus to last for weeks in our household. With my husband and I both working, it can be a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to decide who is going to stay home and take our child to the doctor.
Usually, it’s impossible to get an appointment with our family doctor on short notice and we end up in the dreaded walk-in clinic. Although it’s same-day diagnosis, these clinics can be a total gamble! We have waited for hours amongst hoards of other sick people to see a physician who speaks to us for two minutes, writes a prescription and sends us on our way. This is health care?
So through our second round of antibiotics this year, I ran out of patience and started searching for a better solution. Surely, there must be something out there that can help make this easier? Thankfully, I found Wello. Wello is a team of dedicated nurse practitioners and care coordinators that offer phone and video consultations for immediate medical situations or health advice.
The Future of Health Care
Wello’s team of health care providers can do much of what a doctor can do with some exceptions. I think this is what surprised me the most, I had no idea that so much could be done without having to actually step foot in a medical facility. From Monday to Friday, between 10 am and 7 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) nurse practitioners can provide you with virtual video visits. That evening time slot is key for so many people as the majority of regular offices are closed by that time. Phone consultations for urgent care matters are offered 24/7 for those who have a membership plan. In addition to assessing your symptoms and diagnosing, Wello Nurse Practitioners can write prescriptions, refer you to a specialist, and order lab tests! Seriously, how amazing is that?
What’s more is if you have any questions that you would like answered, a Wello Nurse Practitioner can follow-up with you using secure messaging. And, Wello gives you access to your medical information using a secure portal.
Intake Meeting
After reading online about all of the services that they could offer, I felt that this would be a perfect solution for the life of a busy family. So I phoned and registered with Wello. Julie was so personable and friendly. She had already done her research and actually had a lot of background knowledge about our health. I was really impressed!
During our visit, Julie went over our personal history. All while sitting in the comfort of our own home. I was in need of some prescription medication and by the next morning, she had already sent it to my local pharmacy. Julie reassured us that the next time we needed anything, she was only a phone call or email away! This truly is the definition of personalized health care.
Care Plans
There are different plans with Wello to suit your needs and your budget. Personally, I don’t believe that you can put a price tag on how valuable your time and health is. This is so worth it for my family’s personal care. You can choose a Flex Plan, with monthly payments of $35 for a single and $65 for a family. If you aren’t interested in a monthly plan, you can also choose a basic Pay-Per-Visit option with $49 video visits.
If you’re concerned about cost, it may be helpful to know that Wello is covered under many health spending accounts or other benefits – just ask your insurance provider to confirm if they will cover your fees. Plus, keep reading for an exclusive coupon code!
See their website for more information about pricing options.
The Best Part…
The best part about Wello is that it’s taken away the stress that can accompany sickness. To be completely honest, sometimes I try and wait out sicknesses as long as I can. Instead of seeking medical attention, I hope that they will just get better on their own. That’s when we typically end up very sick, waiting for hours to be seen in Urgent Care. Now I know that I can always err on the side of caution. If someone in my family needs medical attention, it can be easily taken care of through a phone call or video chat. No more time wasted trying to figure out how we can fit a doctor’s visit into our busy schedules. Forget walk-in clinics. No waiting for Urgent Care. We can simply come home to Wello.
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Photography by Kayley Hayward Photography.
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by the amazing team at Wello. All thoughts, opinions, and photos are my own.
*Redeem between March 1 – December 31, 2018. Discount is valid for 10% off 1 pay per visit purchase or 10% off your first 3 months of a monthly flex or annual unlimited plan membership. Offer is available to Alberta residents 18 years of age and older only.
Wow! This sounds amazing. I hate waiting hours in urgent care or the waiting room with all those other sick patients. It gives me so much anxiety. This service is just what we need!
Wow! I’ve never heard of Wello before but thank you so much for this recommendation!!! This is definitely great personalized service and the fact that my family and I would never (or almost never at least) have to sit a doctor’s office again is VERY appealing. Definitely checking Wello out! 🙂
Phone, video and in person visits?!!? Sign me up for Wello!! Love this service!!
I’ve heard about this and I’m now even MORE curious.
Oh wow sounds like a great company with affordable prices. Is this nationwide?