Once these Festival goers make their way to Park City, they’ll be riding public transportation, sharing theatre seats, shaking hands, exchanging business cards and unknowingly spreading germs. Going to a doctor while at Sundance can be a real burden on your trip, but now you can get medical help from wherever you are at the Festival.

Intermountain Healthcare recently launched the Intermountain Connect Care® app, which connects patients with medical providers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using their smartphone, computer or tablet.

“If Ms. Aniston twists her ankle, Mr. Hamm comes down with a terrible cough, or anyone attending the festival has a non-emergent medical need, they can receive treatment right from their hotel room, Main Street or even a theater,” said Si Hutt, administrator at Intermountain Park City Hospital. “The app and an internet connection is all that’s needed.”

Hutt explained the app is especially valuable because of its 24/7 access. “Becoming ill or injured doesn’t always happen at a convenient time. If an issue isn’t life-threatening, but does require attention after hours, the hospital emergency room has traditionally been the only option. The Connect Care app helps prevent people from using the ER when they really don’t need one.” 

Connect Care is available on the app store at no charge. Visits are just $49 and some insurance is accepted, though not required. Connect Care providers can prescribe medications and if the provider believes the patient needs to be seen in person or requires immediate attention, they will refer the patient for appropriate evaluation and treatment.

Connect Care can be accessed at www.intermountainconnectcare.org or by downloading the app for Apple or Android.