Orillia Has Two New Health Clinics
Press Release
Unattached Clinic For Patients Without A Primary Care Provider
The Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) and Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT) announce the opening of the Couchiching OHT Unattached Clinic. This new clinic, located at the Couchiching Family Health Team (119 Memorial Avenue), is now open to serve patients in the Couchiching region who do not have a primary care provider.
The Couchiching OHT Unattached Clinic is led by a team of Nurse Practitioners offering comprehensive care to individuals of all ages. Patients can either self-refer or be referred by healthcare navigators and other professionals in the community.
The clinic’s primary focus is to provide preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and address acute medical needs – all aimed at preventing chronic disease exacerbations and reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
Services Include
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries
- Conducting routine check-ups
- Ordering procedures and diagnostic tests
- Referring patients to specialists
- Prescribing medications
- Managing chronic health conditions
- Additionally, the clinic is equipped to support same-day appointments for urgent needs, ensuring timely access to care.
Clinic Hours are Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed on weekends and statutory holidays. For more information about the Couchiching OHT Unattached Clinic is online.
New Orillia Children’s Clinic
The Huronia Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (HNPLC) and the Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) are opening a new Children’s Clinic It is made possible with partnerships in the community including the County of Simcoe Social and Community Services and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. This initiative is designed to provide acute episodic care for children and serve as an essential alternative to Emergency Room visits, offering families a quicker and more efficient healthcare solution for their unwell children and adolescents.
Quick Facts
- Located at County of Simcoe – Social and Community Services Office, 250 West Street North, Unit 6
- Operating hours 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Booking phone number, 705-835-7545, website
- Acute Episodic Care: The clinic is equipped to handle a wide range of non-emergency acute conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment for children.
- Emergency Department Diversion: By providing immediate care for less severe conditions, the clinic aims to reduce the burden on the local Emergency Department and minimize wait times for families.
- Family-Centered Approach: The clinic is dedicated to supporting families by offering a convenient and accessible healthcare option, helping parents avoid lengthy ER visits and providing peace of mind through prompt medical attention
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