HEALTH: A Word From Us, at Verywell

Hi Verywell readers,

It is a very uncertain time in many of our lives. We know you are being bombarded with information about COVID-19 and are dealing with the new realities of social distancing—including limited trips to the grocery store, less time spent bonding in person with family and friends, and the loneliness and anxiety you may be feeling as a result.

Here at Verywell, our mission is to help you navigate all of this with credible information so you feel prepared and calm. We get it and are right here with you.

Today, we're sharing answers to the most common questions we're hearing around COVID-19, with information directly from our partners at Cleveland Clinic. They're on the front line of the response, working with public health partners at all levels.

One issue on our minds is handling doctor's appointments during this time. Joseph Khabbaza, MD, a pulmonologist at Cleveland Clinic, told us this: "We would recommend, for the time being, cancelling all non-essential in-person doctor's appointments. This advice holds especially true for those older than 60, but I would advise anyone to avoid healthcare facilities unless truly needed."

The option now? Telehealth services. In our article below, you'll learn how these services work— even if you don't have health insurance.

Each day, we'll share our most informative articles so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family. The situation is changing rapidly, and we're working hard to source accurate information you can trust.

If there's anything you'd like to see more or less of from Verywell, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at rob@verywell.com.

Rob Parisi
General Manager, Verywell Health