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EXCLUSIVE OFFER :
​From now until 12/31/18, you can enjoy a 25% discount on an Amwell Urgent Care visit! 

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With cold and flu season in full swing, it's hard to know when to tough it out, or when it's time to admit defeat and head to the doctor or local Urgent Care clinic for treatment. 

As a mom, I always get nervous about dragging all 3 kids to a busy Doctor's office during peak "sicky season". With thousands of people succumbing to influenza just last week alone, I am not at all eager to expose my family to any more viruses and germs than absolutely necessary.

Urgent Care or our Pediatrician's office? Well, let's just say these aren't exactly germ-free environments, and I would hate to see all 3 kids end up with illness because I was taking 1 to be seen. Isn't that what always happens, or is that just MY bad fortune? 

Anyway, this is a common concern for many families, and I am thrilled to let you know that Amwell Online Health Care is the perfect solution-and you won't even have to leave the comfort of your own home to see a highly skilled, bona-fide physician! 

So what exactly is Amwell? 

Glad you asked! Amwell is an app that can be used with any device to connect users to real, available doctors, 24/7. These doctors include Family Physicians, Urgent and Emergency Medicine, Therapists, as well as many other specialists, too. Any need you may have is sure to be catered to by one of Amwell's many qualified doctors. 

You can find the Amwell app on both the Apple App store as well as Google Play. This app is easy to use and understand, and setting up a free account only takes a few minutes.

​You can enter your info, as well as that of your family, including any pre-existing health conditions and medications being taken. It really is quite comprehensive, just like you'd expect at your brick and mortar doctor's office! 

Amwell's physicians can provide so many services, like diagnosing minor illness or injury, write and refill prescriptions, or just simply provide peace of mind to worrisome parents like me when their child is feeling a bit under the weather.

As a mom, I realize every sniffle and cough doesn't warrant a rushed trip to the doctor. With Amwell on my side, I can address these non-emergency issues without taking hours and hours out of my busy schedule or exposing my family to every illness going around. Amwell visits are quick, highly personal, and only take a few minutes.

​The fact that I don't have to fight for parking? Even better. 

The other day, my oldest son had a "tickle in the throat", paired with a runny nose and some mild sneezing. Normally, this wouldn't phase him one bit, and he'd likely just ignore it, going about his business. 

With the flu season being as severe as it's been, we wanted to err on the side of caution. Kyle had an art show his work was being featured in, and he didn't want to show up and unwittingly share any illness with those visiting the gallery to see his work. 

We didn't feel his symptoms were severe enough to warrant an Urgent Care or ER visit, and the Pediatrician wasn't in her office. So, we decided to have his concerns addressed by our friendly Amwell doctors! 

Our doctor was quick to see my son, and she very intently listened to his concerns. She asked questions regarding the productivity and severity of his cough, as well as about the appearance of his throat. (To rule out things like Strep, I'm assuming.) She also assessed things like his body temperature, food and fluid intake and the ability to "keep things down", and assessed his physical appearance thanks to the convenience of video chat. 

It was determined that Kyle didn't seem to have anything seriously wrong with him, and that the mild bout of sneezing could have been due to a passing allergen. She did say to monitor his temperature to see if fever developed, and she offered some valuable tips about how to (hopefully) keep winter sickness at bay. She explained how things like washing hands diligently, keeping mouth and nose covered while coughing or sneezing, and being sure to stay hydrated and well rested can do a lot to promote overall wellness. 

Overall, we were quite pleased with our Amwell experience. This was perfect, since it allowed us to address some minor health concerns after normal office hours without the huge bills associated with Urgent Care or the ER. It was also very convenient, and I loved the fact that I didn't have to drag anyone out into the cold. 

Oh, I should also mention that telehealth services like Amwell may be covered by insurance, too! Be sure to check with your provider for more details. Don't have coverage? No problem! Amwell is super-affordable, and I even have a code to save you some money on your first Urgent Care visit! ****

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You can learn more about the awesomeness that is Amwell website.

You can download the Amwell app for your family at both the Apple App Store and on Google Play. 

EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS :
From now until 12/31/18, you can enjoy a 25% discount on an Amwell Urgent Care visit! 

Simply use the code: MOM28 upon checkout to enjoy these special savings! 

Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by Amwell via Momtrends.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Amwell or Momtrends.