Health care system launches virtual medical service

FORT MYERS — Lee Health has launched Lee TeleHealth, a new virtual care service that allows patients to visit with a board-certified physician and advanced provider for treatment of a variety of health concerns 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For a fee of $49 per visit, the service is available on-demand from computer, smartphone or tablet. During the virtual visit, patients can interact with a doctor via their device's camera to receive a diagnosis and, if necessary, a referral or prescription, according to a statement.