In an age when you can do practically anything from a mobile phone, telemedicine over a mobile connection is becoming a popular way to seek medical care.

Nearly three-quarters of all doctor and urgent care visits could be handled safely and effectively via telehealth solutions without visiting a clinic, according to a 2015 American Medical Association study.

Telemedicine offers creative solutions to physician shortages, underserved areas and growing consumer demand for more convenient access and treatment for minor health issues and conditions. But what does that mean to you?

Whether you have a runny nose or cough, nausea or earache, or even minor burns and skin rashes, medical professionals are available to treat you wherever you are from a mobile phone. Here are four ways you can benefit from using telemedicine.

Get quick access to minor medical care

Juggling daily responsibilities gets harder when you’re preoccupied with an illness. Even a head cold can knock you off your game, and adding a sick child to the mix only complicates matters. Being able to schedule and complete a medical visit from your phone can be a relief. You have your pick of available times, and visits take minutes. And yes, many medications can be prescribed during a telemedicine visit and sent directly to a pharmacy in your area.

Greater access to care, even for those who lack insurance

Telemedicine has the power to connect more people to medical care than ever. It’s no secret that access to health insurance is a common barrier to the most basic forms of health care, and Mississippi has one of the highest uninsured rates in the U.S. With the C Spire Health app, though, health insurance isn’t a factor. The service costs $59/visit no matter your insurance status (we won’t even ask). We don’t even require you to be a C Spire Wireless customer. All you need is the mobile app on iOS or Android and a valid credit card.

Get treatment from wherever you are

Over a strong wireless network, we can collapse miles into milliseconds. In a state where half of the population lives in a rural area, often dozens of miles or more from the nearest medical care, that is very important. Telemedicine allows rural populations greater access to medical care, but that’s not all. Patients who have difficulty getting around can use telemedicine for care, too. You can use the C Spire Health app wherever you are in Mississippi—on your couch, in the office, or wherever you happen to be.

Schedule an appointment quickly with flexible hours

Medical professionals who provide care through telehealth services usually keep more flexible hours than a typical office. Through the C Spire Health app, you can see a University of Mississippi Medical Center provider Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., or on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.