Jan. 5, 2026
HILLSBORO, Wis. — Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro Area is proud to announce the launch of its innovative School-based Virtual Care service, designed to connect students directly with Emplify Health by Gundersen providers during the school day for timely, convenient medical care without leaving school.
This new service, supervised by school nurses employed by Emplify Health by Gundersen, connects students virtually with a primary care provider using secure, state-of-the-art technology. The virtual care unit, TytoCare, enables providers to listen to heart and lungs, examine ears, throat, and skin, and check vital signs remotely.
Parents and guardians are actively involved in the process and are required to provide consent before any virtual visit. Parents and guardians can also join the visit virtually from home or work. If medication is needed, prescriptions can be sent directly to a convenient pharmacy.
The program is currently accessible to all students at Hillsboro and Royall school districts, regardless of whether they are current patients of Emplify Health by Gundersen. It aims to reduce time missed from class and minimize disruptions for families by eliminating the need for students to leave school or parents to leave work for medical appointments.
The School-based Virtual Care service is appropriate for a variety of common, non-emergent health concerns that can be effectively assessed and managed virtually. These include:
- Flu symptoms
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Cough and cold symptoms
- Ear infections
- Skin rashes or minor skin issues
- Allergies
“We’re really excited to provide this innovative solution to our local schools,” says Kristie McCoic, administrator at Emplify Health by Gundersen. “It makes it easier for parents to access care for their children without missing work. With just a quick verbal consent, the school nurse coordinates a virtual visit with our providers. Parents can join from wherever they are, and if needed, prescriptions are sent directly to a convenient pharmacy. This seamless approach supports children’s health and helps families balance their busy lives.”
The School-based Virtual Care service is provided at no additional cost to schools. Visits are billed to insurance like any other clinic visit, and financial assistance is available for eligible families.
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