AN online wellness platform is offering assistance to those adversely affected by the volcanic eruptions in St Vincent.
Virtual Wellness, a free online health and wellness website for patient services in the CARICOM territories, is offering all Vincentians, including those who have been displaced from the island, free online access to its doctors and other health professionals.
In a press release, Virtual Wellness medical team stated that an emergency meeting was held on Saturday with the medical team after the volcanic eruptions of La Soufrière and it was decided that more doctors will be added online to assist residents, especially those who have been displaced, with their health and wellness needs.
Virtual Wellness started last year as a free online patient services website to provide access and continuity of care to persons, including seniors, the vulnerable and those who had lost their jobs, as a result of the Covid pandemic.
Vincentians who have been displaced can access the free live chat and health tracker services by visiting the secure and private HIPAA-compliant website on www.virtualwellnesstt.com on any device.
Media Director of Virtual Wellness, David Douglas, is requesting that CARICOM residents with devices and internet assist the Vincentians with getting on to the Virtual Wellness website.
Founder and medical advisor Dr Navi Muradali is appealing to those affected who are diabetic, hypertensive or those with heart disease to access the Health Tracker feature so the doctors can recommend immediate steps in ensuring proper medical management of those conditions.
Doctors or healthcare professionals who wish to volunteer can visit the website and complete a form.
The Trinidad & Tobago Association of Retired Persons (TTARP), Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago (DATT), Trinidad & Tobago Association of Nutritionists & Dietitians (TTANDi) and the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Psychologists (TTAP), including many other non-governmental organisations (NGOs), have partnered with Virtual Wellness.
To date, over 2,500 patients have received care on the Virtual Wellness website, the release stated.
