BridgeCare

Access to Primary Care for those in Chatham-Kent who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner

BridgeCare is Primary Care Weekend clinic for those in Chatham-Kent who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. This is a walk-in service for primary care needs; no appointment is needed. Patients will be seen by a physician. There are a limited number of patients that can be served each day.*

Location:

20 Emma St., Chatham, ON

(Second Floor)

Hours:

Saturdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Sundays: 9:00am – 4:00pm

*Please Note: In an effort to provide adequate care to patients the BridgeCare clinic sets capacity limits per day. Once the indicated number of patients has been reached, the clinic does not accept further walk-ins for that day. To respect your time we add signage to the exterior doors of the clinic to alert patients if capacity is reached. You may also phone the clinic at 519-354-2172 ext. 7 on weekends to inquire whether capacity has been reached prior to travelling to our location.

Eligibility to Attend
Must NOT have a primary care family doctor (general practitioner) or nurse practitioner.

Ideally a resident of Chatham-Kent
Primary Care Services Offered
These services are for primary care services, not specialists. These services are for minor and moderate ailments, illnesses and concerns. Some examples of why you would access these services include:

Access to a Family Physician for comprehensive needs including (but not limited to):

Ear, throat, or stomach pain, urinary tract infections, rashes

Minor joint injuries, sprains and strains

Chronic condition management and medication refills (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma)

Cancer screenings (i.e. Pap tests for cervical cancer, colorectal cancer screening, mammograms)

Preventive and general health assessments including blood work and imaging as appropriate

* No controlled substances will be prescribed or renewed at the BridgeCare clinic.

*Patients attending this clinic will not be rostered to a family doctor. This is to access a Family Doctor visit, but not to become a permanent patient of the Family Doctor.

*This is not emergency care or urgent care. If you are in need of emergency services, please go to the nearest hospital or call 911.
What to Bring
Valid health card

Current medications
Parking
Metered street parking on Emma St.

BridgeCare parking lot (pay parking)
Where else can I go?

*This is not emergency care or urgent care. If you are in need of emergency services, please go to the nearest hospital or call 911.

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