All About the Urgent Care Clinic
Urgent care clinics are one available to primary care clients of ConnectWell Community Health Centres.
The urgent care clinic is not a walk-in clinic. You must call ahead before 9:00am to book your appointment for your urgent needs.
The Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) is for the recent or sudden onset of a sickness. The UCC runs daily from 9am-10am.
To book an appointment at the at the ConnectWell Community Health Centre – Lanark Site, please call 613-259-2182
To book an appointment at the at the ConnectWell Community Health Centre – Beachburg Site, please call 613-582-3685
CALL 911 or go to the nearest emergency for
ALL EMERGENCY TYPE ISSUES
Such as chest pain, trauma, head injury, severe pain
Do use the Urgent Care Clinic for
- Recent or sudden onset of sickness such as a sore throat, ear ache, cough, rash, fever
- Minor injury such as minor scrapes, cuts, muscle strains, etc.
Do not use the Urgent Care Clinic for
- Chest pain. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
- Anything that may require an x-ray as a result of fall, or trauma. Go to the nearest emergency room
- Renewal of prescriptions
- Routine monitoring of your health condition
- Completion of forms
After Hours Telephone Coverage for Lanark Site
After regular hours, clients with urgent concerns can contact 613-259-2182, and reach the “on-call” answering service. The on-call, after hours service is to provide triage, support, direction and prevent unnecessary ER visits for clients of the centre.
Other Numbers:
Health811 (Previously telehealth) is available to connect with a registered nurse day or night. You can call 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007
After Hours Telephone Coverage for Renfrew County
If you do not have a doctor or nurse practitioner or cannot access your doctor or nurse practitioner, call VTAC at 1-844-727-6404.
This service is covered under OHIP.
Please note: If all you require is a refill of your regular medications, first contact your community pharmacist to see if they can help you without the support of a practitioner. If you are unable to refill your medications call VTAC for further support