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Central Zone

Halifax Area, Eastern Shore, and West Hants.
Wizard

Halifax Area, Eastern Shore, and West Hants. 

Includes areas near Chester, Musquodoboit Harbour, Mt. Uniake, Sheet Harbour, Windsor.

Virtual Urgent Care

Available
Varies by location. Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance.
Typical Wait for Access to Care
1-3 hours

Nova Scotia Health is offering a virtual option for people coming to the hospital with urgent, non-life-threatening health issues. Virtual Urgent Care is not a replacement for the local emergency department but will be particularly helpful during times when the local emergency department is temporarily closed. 

Receiving urgent care virtually is simple, safe and confidential. At times when virtual urgent care is offered, patients will be assessed by on-site triage staff and register as usual. 

Some examples of what may be able to be seen through a virtual appointment include: 

  • prescription refills
  • sinus congestion
  • coughs and sore throat
  • urinary tract infections
  • skin concerns; bites and stings
  • mild/ moderate aches and pains
  • other conditions as assessed by your healthcare provider

You can find locations and hours of operation here.

Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre

*Please note: Walk-in and emergency services are not available at this location.

The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre offers appointment-based services and clinics in a convenient location. Clinics include...

16 Clinics, programs or services offered at this location

Mobile Primary Care Clinics

Available
Varies. Pop up clinics.
Typical Wait for Access to Care
Same day

Mobile Primary Care Clinics can only address non-urgent, low acuity health issues and is not an emergency service. Care is provided using a team approach, which includes nurse practitioners and family physicians. Patients will be seen in a clinic environment.

Some clinics require appointments and others do not.  You can find the scheduled locations and access information for upcoming Mobile Primary Care Clinics here.

Primary Care Clinics

A primary care clinic provides short-term primary medical care for people on the Need a Family Practice Registry.

  • Your appointment may be provided in-person or virtually depending on your needs and the resources available at each clinic.
  • Primary care clinics do not offer walk-in services. All appointments must be pre-booked, and are for people who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

You can find the list of clinics and contact numbers here.

Urgent Treatment Centres in Central Zone

Available
Varies by location. Appointment required.
Typical Wait for Access to Care
WIthin 48 hours

Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC's) provide access to care for those with unexpected, non-life-threatening health concerns with appointments offered within one to two days. 

Appointments are required and can be made by calling the numbers below:

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