Family Medicine and Internal Medicine of Evangelical Practices Introduce Self-Scheduling

Existing patients at any of the nine Family Medicine and Internal Medicine of Evangelical practices located throughout the Greater Susquehanna Valley can now take advantage of appointment self-scheduling.

This new feature for Evangelical’s primary care practices affords patients the ability to fit preventive care and illness treatment into a schedule that works for them.

“Patients have been asking for easier scheduling and we’re excited to offer this thanks to the successful switch to MyChart, the Hospital’s patient portal,” said Brian Wolfe, Vice President of Physician and Clinic Practices at Evangelical Community Hospital.

Patients, who have established relationships with Family Medicine of Evangelical or Internal Medicine of Evangelical providers and have registered for a MyChart account, can now go into MyChart, choose their provider, and see what appointments are available. These are appointments for regular check-ups or acute illness that presents unexpectedly.

The introduction of self-scheduling allows patients to avoid on-hold times that can be experienced when calling for appointments. The self-scheduling process takes only a few minutes and makes it possible to schedule 24/7 even when the office is closed. The new option also gives families the opportunity to discuss what may work best when juggling multiple schedules.

“For now, this is for existing primary care patients,” said Wolfe. “To serve new patients best there is an information gathering process that occurs for us to know patients and their specific needs better prior to their first visit. That cannot be accomplished through self-scheduling. However, once new patients get into the system, they can register for MyChart and then self-scheduling will be available to them as well.”

Self-scheduling is available immediately and can be done here.

Establishing a relationship with a primary care provider for family medical needs is an essential in helping individuals navigate to good health and stay healthy; preventing disease by identifying risk factors; coordinating and managing chronic disease care for longevity and a better quality of life.

To learn more about Evangelical’s primary care-related practices and to establish a relationship with an Evangelical primary care provider, visit our primary care page.