Annapolis Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Open More Days Each Week

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, N.S. – Patients going to the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Annapolis Community Health Centre will be able to access care an additional day each week. The UTC is open on Tuesdays, starting October 7.

Annapolis Urgent Treatment Centre provides access for those with unexpected, non-life-threatening health concerns. Appointments are available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed holidays). To book an appointment, call 902-532-4011. Note: phone lines open at 8:30 a.m. 

For more on Urgent Treatment Centres: https://www.nshealth.ca/urgenttreatmentcentre

As always, call 911 if you experience a medical emergency. For general health advice and information call 811, a service offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by experienced registered nurses. 

If you have a primary care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) you should always call their office first for most non-emergency medical concerns. 

Other options for care in the region include Virtual Urgent Care which is available at Digby General and Soldiers Memorial Hospital, even when the emergency department is closed. At Soldiers Memorial, it is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Note patients accepted for registration up to 30 minutes before closing). At Digby General, Virtual Urgent Care is open seven days a week: Monday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (note patients accepted up to 60 minutes before closing). 

People who need help with transportation can check out these links for transportation information and options: 

Kings Transit - schedule Information

Digby County transportation links (Municipality of Digby)

Rural Rides - Rural Transportation Association

211 Nova Scotia for community resources and supports

YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians navigate the healthcare system. Download the app to find information easier and faster. Nova Scotians without a mobile device can access YourHealthNS online: https://www.yourhealthns.ca/ 

The Mental Health and Addictions crisis line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167. Visit: https://mha.nshealth.ca/en 

Nova Scotians who are on the Need a Family Practice Registry may access VirtualCareNS, which provides free, temporary access to primary health care. Visit www.virtualcarens.ca to register or request a virtual visit. 

Community pharmacy primary care clinics (CPPCC’s) offer many free primary health care services. To find a pharmacy in your community, visit: www.pans.ns.ca/cppcc.

Where to go for health care - Kings and Annapolis | Nova Scotia Health is a helpful guide to accessing health care services in Annapolis and Kings counties.