Saint Peters In New Brunswick Launches Virtual Urgent Care

If you have a cold, flu, pink eye, sore throat or urinary tract issues, you can now meet a Saint Peter’s advanced practice nurse online:

Oct 9, 2023 10:55 am EDT | Updated Oct 9, 2023 10:58 am EDT

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — More and more companies are offering virtual healthcare, and now Saint Peter’s in New Brunswick is the latest to do so:

This October, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System launched a virtual urgent care service.

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This is meant to provide “convenient and accessible healthcare solutions to adults ages 18 and older in New Jersey from the comfort of their home, school or workplace.”

Virtual urgent care allows for adults experiencing any of these symptoms to be seen by a Saint Peter’s advanced practice nurse:

• Cold
• Flu
• Sinus problems
• Sore throat
• Pink eye
• Rash/skin conditions
• Urinary issues

Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care is available Monday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make an appointment or learn more about Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care, please visit saintpetershcs.com/virtualurgentcare

To make an appointment with a primary care physician, visit SPPANJ.com.

“In anticipation of the upcoming flu season, we recognize the importance of offering a safe and convenient option for those seeking nonemergency medical attention,” said Dr. Alma Ratcliffe, MD, vice president and chief clinical transformation officer for Saint Peter’s Healthcare System.

“Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care allows individuals to receive health care in a comfortable and private location. By opting for virtual care, individuals can protect both themselves and others by minimizing physical contact and reducing the risk of infection transmission.”

Patients can access Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care from anywhere convenient to them – home, school, or work; however, they must be physically located within the state of New Jersey at the time of service to use Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care.

If virtual urgent care patients do not have a primary care provider and need to be seen by a physician for further diagnosis and treatment after a virtual visit with an advanced practice nurse, they can be referred to any one of Saint Peter’s primary care physicians with offices at Saint Peter’s University Hospital or one of the Saint Peter’s Physician Associates locations.