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.*

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
Where else can I go?

BridgeCare Clinic Locations

Chatham

20 Emma St. Chatham, ON,
Second Floor

Weekend Hours

Saturdays & Sundays: Clinic opens at 9:00am

Accepts walk-in appointments AND limited pre-booked appointments

Weekday Hours

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays: Clinic opens at 9:00am

Select pre-booked appointments available

Parking Info

Metered street parking on Emma St.

BridgeCare parking lot (pay parking)

Contact

Phone: 519-354-2172 x 7
Fax: 1-866-539-6714

Blenheim

2 Hyland Drive, Suite 15,
Bleneim, ON

Weekday Hours

Thursdays: Clinic opens at 9:00am

Select pre-booked appointments available

Parking Info

Free parking lot

Contact

Phone: 519-354-2172 x 7
Fax: 1-866-539-6714

COMING SOON: Wallaceburg

30 McNaughton Ave.
Wallaceburg, ON

Weekday Hours

Every other Wednesday: Clinic opens at 9:00am (call for specific dates)

Select pre-booked appointments available

Parking Info

Free parking lot

Contact

Phone: 519-354-2172 x 7
Fax: 1-866-539-6714

All booking slots become available 72 hours in advance. Click below to book.

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*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 when 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.

*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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