Need health care over the holidays?

Follow these Holiday Health Tips, and know your options:


Free health-related advice from a registered nurse 24/7  Call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

Serious medical injuries and conditions  Call 911 or go to an emergency department.

Non-emergency medical assistance  First call your family doctor, nurse practitioner, or their on-call service.

If they are not available, consider visiting a walk-in clinic or urgent care centre. If you are feeling distressed and require immediate assistance, there are many options available to you this holiday season. Note: holiday hours may change, so please call ahead to confirm. For information on how to stay healthy this holiday season, visit our Holiday Health Tips page.

Visit a local pharmacy for drug prescription services and medical counselling.

Visit a walk-in clinic for prompt medical care when your family doctor is not an option.

Visit an urgent care centre for non-threatening injuries or illnesses that cannot wait for a family doctor.

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