Healthier Hawaii: Benefits of virtual urgent care

Dr. Jim Barahal, a physician with Hawaii Pacific Health who helped to spearhead HPH’s virtual urgent care, tells us more about the new feature.
Published: Feb. 28, 2024 at 8:13 AM HST|Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 8:18 AM HST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Have you ever considered using virtual urgent care? It’s a handy tool that will help you skip the long wait times at the emergency room and get help in the comfort of your own home.

Dr. Jim Barahal, a physician with Hawaii Pacific Health who helped to spearhead HPH’s virtual urgent care, explains the benefits of utilizing the new feature.

He also breaks down how patients can set up their first appointment.

For more health and wellness tips and information, visit HealthierHawaii.org.