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Virtual Urgent Care

Virtual urgent care is available at various Nova Scotia Health locations across the province for people with urgent, non-life-threatening health issues.  

With the support of onsite staff, virtual urgent care connects patients with an emergency doctor or nurse practitioner online, rather than in person.

It may be available when an emergency department or collaborative emergency centre is open or closed.
 

Virtual urgent care is simple, safe and confidential. Onsite staff support you during your visit, connecting you to real healthcare providers online who can address your urgent health needs. Virtual urgent care may be provided on a walk-in or appointment basis – this may vary by site. Please see the sites listed below for more details.

Some examples of what may be able to be seen through virtual urgent care include:  

• coughs, colds and sore throats 
• sinus congestion 
• some prescription refills
• urinary tract infections 
• skin concerns; bites and stings 
• mild/moderate aches and pains 
 

 

What do I need to bring to my virtual urgent care appointment? 

Please bring the following items with you - the same as you would when you go to an emergency department or a healthcare appointment:

• Provincial health card - If your health card is about to or has already expired and you have not received a new one in the mail, call 1-800-563-8880. 
• Any private health care insurance information (Blue Cross, Maritime Medical, etc.) 
• Medication - A complete list of your medications, including any vitamins and supplements you take. Download the YourHealthNS app to access a complete list of all your medications. You can download the app at the Apple Store, Google Store, or view online at YourHealthNS.ca. 
• A list of any known allergies and sensitivities  

What will happen during my appointment? 

When you arrive at a site that offers virtual urgent care in its emergency department or collaborative emergency centre, a nurse makes sure your health concern isn't an emergency. If your health matter is appropriate for virtual urgent care, you will be asked if you would like to see an emergency physician or nurse practitioner online.

If you agree to virtual urgent care, onsite staff set up a visit through a computer or tablet. Online physicians and nurse practitioners can order any tests you need as well as some prescriptions. Once the physician or nurse practitioner finishes the visit, onsite staff will follow-up with you to review results, provide any orders for tests or prescriptions, and ensure you understand any next steps before you leave.   
 
Patients who need further assessment or are not appropriate for virtual urgent care will be treated by the onsite team. At sites where there is no physician on site, patients with emergency health matters should call 911 for care.   

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Virtual Urgent Care Locations Map

Virtual Urgent Care Locations

All Saints Springhill Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance.

If there is no physician onsite, patients with emergency health matters should call 911 for emergency care.

If patients are under the age of two, we recommend calling ahead first – 902-597-3773.

Digby General Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance.  

Eastern Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 6:45 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 6:45 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 6:45 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 6:45 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 6:45 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 6:45 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the urgent treatment centre is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance.  

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance.

Glace Bay Hospital

sun Jan 25 Closed
mon Jan 26 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
tue Jan 27 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
wed Jan 28 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
fri Jan 30 Closed
sat Jan 31 Closed

Virtual urgent care is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the emergency department is open and on Thursdays when the department is closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 
 

Guysborough Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

Hants Community Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the urgent treatment centre is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

North Cumberland Health Care Centre

sun Jan 25 Closed
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Phone: 902-243-2521 Option 1.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

Virtual Care Days

Patients can come to the North Cumberland emergency department (ED) and see a physician virtually, which means your appointment will connect you with an off-site physician through a device.  We will have staff on site to assist you with the process.
 
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and generally ends at 7 p.m. (or earlier if all appointment slots are filled)
 
Physician Days

On some days a physician may also be present on site.  Note that virtual appointments may also take place on physician days.
 
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and generally ends by 5:00 p.m. (or earlier if all the appointment slots are filled)

Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness Team VUNS

Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness Team

 

The Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness team is now offering Virtual Urgent Care to connect patients with physicians and nurse practitioners virtually. Please click here to visit the team's website for scheduled clinic dates and locations and more information about how they offer this service.

Queens General Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

Roseway Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

Soldiers Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

South Cumberland Community Care Centre

sun Jan 25 Closed
mon Jan 26 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
tue Jan 27 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
wed Jan 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
thu Jan 29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
fri Jan 30 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
sat Jan 31 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

To book an appointment call 902-254-2540, Option 1 during hours of operation.  

This service can only address minor health concerns in adults or children over the age of two. 

Patients are asked to arrive no sooner than five minutes before their appointment. 

There is a fee charged for out-of-country patients.  

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
mon Jan 26 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 27 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 30 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 31 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Virtual urgent care is available during these hours, when the emergency department is open or closed. Hours are subject to change.

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

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