Sympton checker for COVID-19

Prisma Health has started an interactive symptom-checker for COVID-19 on its website. The service is free to everyone, regardless of whether they are patients at Prisma Health. The click-to-chat platform launched last Friday by computer or mobile device at https://www.prismahealth.org/coronavirus/ or by texting “COVID19” to 83973.

“The quick, easy feedback helps not only those individuals seeking medical advice but helps contain the spread of the virus,” said Dr. Nick Patel, chief digital executive for Prisma Health and who has a 15-year background in internal medicine. “Our goal is always to look for ways to better serve our communities. We’re thrilled to offer this resource to our communities in hopes it will provide timely answers to people from the safety and comfort of their own homes.”

The interactive resource helps the community:

• be informed about the coronavirus,
• understand their exposure risk,
• practice prevention,
• check symptoms, and
• find out where to go in their community if they need a COVID-19 test or treatment.

The click-to-chat platform can text people critical updates from the federal Centers for Disease Control Prevention and the World Health Organizations, as well as key developments about coronavirus.

Users can sign up for text alerts to stay up to date with accurate news about coronavirus, including personalized information relevant to their location, and receive recommendations on whether to follow up with their doctor or other healthcare services.