OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Because we are dealing with the coronavirus, being overlooked are the people who are still having to deal with heart attacks, strokes and asthma. They've even stopped going in for routine check-ups.
This has doctors worried and driving business in a new direction.
Empty lobbies and exam rooms are causing some health care facilities like Midwest Regional Health Services to lay-off workers and reevaluate their patient care.
"I did feel a bit concerned about going inside," said patient Akhila Guli. "I asked if they had some other facilities like curbside these days as we are getting curbside pick-up for groceries sand stuff like that."
Patients drive up, get screened and head over to curbside medical care service.
"We can still have the same resources to check vitals, and as a physician we can examine them," said Dr. Marge Besenius. "This is good care for them; we have no concerns at all."
Midwest Regional saw close to a 60% decrease in patients. Patients who were concerned about going inside and coming into contact with others are happy about the curbside service.
"I think this is awesome," said Lisa Legendre. "I was anticipating something different, but I am really comfortable with this."
"I get the same attention- this is great," said Guli.
Along with curbside service, the medical center also offers tele-health.
