Startup to provide Austin school district with virtual doctors

Starting next school year, Austin students will have access to virtual doctor visits if they feel sick at school. Pediatricians via video chat will be able to diagnose, treat and even test students immediately for strep, flu and lice. This will be a new partnership between the Austin Independent School District and pediatric telemedicine service Virtual Care for Kids, created by Houston-based pediatric health care company Urgent Care for Kids. The company is able to provide the service and medical…