Five Ways MyChart Keeps You Healthy
Think MyChart is just for appointments and test results? Think again. It offers a simple way to manage your health and your family's care from one convenient location.
MyChart is a secure online patient portal that gives you easy access to your health information from your computer, phone, or tablet. While it's a convenient way to schedule appointments and view your doctor's availability, that's just the beginning. You can also see upcoming and past appointments, review after-visit summaries, read your doctor's notes, and manage many aspects of your care all in one place.
Here are 5 Reasons to Use MyChart:
1. Finding same-day care
Need care quickly? Use MyChart to connect with MetroHealth’s urgent care services. With just a few clicks, you can use Virtual Urgent Care to connect with a medical provider right away for a video visit. You can also see options and wait times for Express Care in person.
2. Refilling medications
Using the “medication” tab on MyChart, you can review all your medications. You can also request refills and update your preferred pharmacy. It’s a great way to see all your prescribed medicines in one place.
Did you know? MetroHealth pharmacies are available to everyone - not just patients. We offer 12 convenient locations, a 24/7 drive-thru at our Main Campus, and home delivery at no additional cost. Visit metrohealth.org/pharmacies for more information.
3. Seeing test results
With MyChart, you can access test results as soon as they’re available. That means you don’t have to wait for your doctor to send them. Remember, though, your provider will review your test results with you and explain them. Another great function with test results is to track trends, such as comparing cholesterol numbers year to year.
4. Pinging your provider
The messaging function of MyChart is helpful when you have quick questions for your provider. Messaging should not take the place of seeing your provider in person or virtually, but it’s ideal if you have follow-up questions from a visit or a question about a medicine you’re taking.
5. Managing family care
By setting up proxy access (where you have permission to see the chart of a family member), you can use MyChart to help care for children and aging parents. (Set up proxy access here.) Find more answers to questions about MyChart, including information about how to sign up.