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Colchester-East Hants, Cumberland, and Pictou areas
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Colchester-East Hants, Cumberland, and Pictou areas

Includes areas near Amherst, Elmsdale, Stewiacke, Truro, New Glasgow, Tatamagouche, Pugwash, Springhill, Parrsboro

Need a Family Practice Registry

Joining the Need a Family Practice Registry is the first step to obtaining a primary care provider that will provide consistent contact with someone who comes to know you, and your health, over time.

Register with Need a Family Practice Registry

Once you are on the registry, it will also open up access to Virtual Care NS, a virtual primary care service and NSH Primary Care Clinics.

Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics

Available
Hours vary by location
Typical Wait for Access to Care
24-48 hours

Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics are available widely across the entire province.  These pharmacist-led clinics will provide an extended suite of pharmacy primary care services at no charge to people with a valid Nova Scotia Health Card.  

Appointments are required and can be booked here.  You can usually get an appointment within a day or two.

South Cumberland Community Care Centre

South Cumberland Community Care Centre is located in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. It provides long-term care services and care for people with unexpected, non-life-threatening health concerns that require same or next...

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