Residents of the Quad Cities, and both states, can now talk to a doctor 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. This month, the Unity Point Health system began offering "Virtual Care" to anyone with a computer, tablet, or smart phone.
One of the planners is Doctor Bill Chase, a family physician in Norwalk, Iowa. He says it's designed for people with relatively minor conditions such as colds, allergies, and rashes.
Doctor Chase also thinks it'll be used by people who can't get away in person, from home or work.
He says their slogan is "getting sick is never convenient, but getting care should be."
For Virtual Care, Unity Point has partnered with a company called MDLive that's been offering this service since 2009.
A consultation costs 49 dollars or less, depending on a person's insurance coverage.
