Covid Academy at Tennessee State University

health resources

Health Resources

The COVID-19 Academy at TSU provides a multi-faceted service program on community preparedness and outreach to help families cope with the log-term effects of the virus. Through the various programs and departments in the College of Health Sciences, the academy can provide:

Telehealth & Telemedicine Referrals and Services
Health Related Consultation and Referrals for COVID-19 Symptoms
COVID-19 Clinical and Testing Site Locations & Referrals
Health Care Equipment and Supplies On-site and Referral, Including Physical Therapy
Self-care Activities Involving Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Current Information on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Telehealth

Telehealth or telemedicine services allow you to receive information and help from a healthcare provider without going into a clinic for non-emergency services. As a reminder, for emergency situations, you should call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Local Telehealth & Telemedicine Providers

	Ascension Ascension Telehealth Services (St. Thomas Hospitals) include urgent care 24/7. Patients visit with providers via an app so you can receive healthcare wherever you are. Insurance is accepted but no insurance is required for this health system’s service. Ascension Telehealth Services
	Community Quickcare Community Quickcare has walk in services or telehealth services. They accept TennCare, Medicare, Medicaid, and a wide range of health care insurance. Community Quickcare
	Complete Health Partners Complete Health Partners offers urgent care and primary care via telehealth services from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Complete Health Partners
	Partners for Health Partners for Health gives information to those in Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna health care plans about their telehealth options from their providers. These services are often less expensive than an office visit. Appointments can be scheduled in advance, and these services are available 24/7. Partners for Health
	TennCare TennCare telehealth may be available through an individual health plan for this insurance type. It is highly recommended each person contact their individual health plan for specific questions related to availability. TennCare
	TriStar Stone Crest TriStar Stone Crest Telemedicine provides 24/7 telehealth services specializing in evaluation of stroke, which can be caused by lack of oxygen to the brain. This affords individuals access to advanced treatments and experienced specialists. TriStar Stone Crest Telemedicine
	US Department of Veterans Affairs US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Telehealth Services make the telehealth option available to veterans in order to provide access to care when and where needed, from home, the clinic or even the hospital. An individual VA team may be accessed through live video in many geographic areas. US Department of Veterans Affairs
	Vanderbilt Health System Vanderbilt Health System offers a variety of telehealth resources. Telehealth is available for hospital services (emergency and non-emergency care), outpatient and ambulatory clinic services, and adult specialties. Vanderbilt Health System