Ah, the homage to the taxpayer—you knew it had to be there somewhere.

The medical kiosk opened on the eighth floor of City Hall on July 1. Staffed during business hours, the kiosk is designed to connect employees with “a provider online for a range of issues including minor illnesses and injuries, symptoms from a chronic medical condition and even general health and wellness concerns.”

Right there at the kiosk, employees can:

• Have their medical history, symptoms and vitals reviewed by a registered nurse at the station;

• Have the information sent online to a clinician;

• Receive an assessment;

• Schedule a follow-up appointment.

And all within 30 minutes, guaranteed.

Here’s the list of symptoms and conditions the kiosk is equipped to address:

• Mild asthma

• Minor headaches

• Sprains, strains

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

• Bumps, cuts, scrapes

• Burning with urination

• Coughs, sore throat, ear and sinus pain

• Eye swelling, irritation, redness or pain

• Minor allergic reactions

• Minor fevers, colds

• Rashes, minor burns

• Back pain

• Chronic medical conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.)

The city thinks the kiosk combines the best of the virtual and in-person care models that will lead to a healthier workforce.

“Personal touch is still very important in this technology age,” said Jill Monroe, City Wellness Program Manager. “Having a registered nurse there to triage the patient prior to the physician coming online is a big plus. The nurse will be able to provide more in-depth education so patients fully understand their care, go over potential measures to help prevent the issue from reoccurring, and be available for follow-up, if necessary.”