You get home from work, look at the note on the refrigerator and kick yourself for not remembering that, for the third day in a row, you failed to make your annual check-up appointment with your doctor.
You thought you’d call over lunch but got distracted with other to-dos on your list.
Frustrating!
But UCHealth may have a solution: online scheduling.
Patients are encouraged to use online scheduling
New and established UCHealth patients can schedule an appointment through My Health Connection online or through the UCHealth app.
One of the biggest advantages is that you can set an appointment when it’s convenient for you to do so, whether that’s at 7 o’clock at night or on a Sunday afternoon.
My Health Connection is a convenient, online portal where patients can communicate with their doctors, request prescription refills, access test results and schedule appointments online.
If you don’t have a My Health Connection account, you can set one up using these steps:
Step 1: Sign up for an account.
Step 2: Answer the questions and create an account using your email address and date of birth, then click “Sign-up now.”
Step 3: Complete the form on the next page, then click “Next.”
Step 4: Once you have created your username and password, you will be able to access your account.
Sometimes, a call to the doctor’s office is inevitable. You may be unsure whether or not you need to see your doctor or someone else. Maybe you just have a question that doesn’t require a visit.
If you have questions you want answered before scheduling an appointment, you may want to call to speak with a nurse or get advice. But you can also communicate with your care team online via My Health Connection.
Scheduling online can actually be faster than the traditional route. Patients can also cancel or reschedule appointments online.
The tool is easy to use and not much different than making an online reservation at a restaurant.
How to schedule online with UCHealth
If you’re scheduling via the UCHealth app:
- Sign on to the UCHealth app.
- Click on the “Schedule” icon at the bottom of the app home screen, or the “Appointments” icon in the middle of your screen.
- Follow the prompts and select a provider, date and time for your appointments based on your needs.
If you’re scheduling on your computer:
- Sign on to My Health Connection at the UCHealth website (uchealth.org).
- Click on “Appointments and notes.”
- Click on “Schedule Appointment.”
- Either select your provider to see the soonest available options, or select the “find a new primary care provider” option.
- You will be prompted to answer questions before confirming an appointment.
In just a few steps, you’ll have an appointment.
Other uses and benefits of the UCHealth app and My Health Connection
UCHealth has a virtual assistant, Livi, who can help direct you to what you’re looking for in the UCHealth app as well on online at www.uchealth.org
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