Accessing Healthcare This Holiday Season

Your Guide to Accessing Healthcare This Holiday Season

Stay healthy this holiday season by following all public health guidance for our region, getting your flu shot and ensuring all of your prescriptions are up to date. If you do need to seek care, there are many options available to you. Start by contacting your primary care provider. Many primary care providers are offering telephone, virtual and in-person visits, depending on the nature of your health concern.

Your Care Options

Holiday Schedule for Primary Care Providers & After Hours Clinics

City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Organization

After Hours Clinic in Lindsay, 55 Angeline St. N, Lindsay (705)328-9853

Dec. 24 6pm-9pm                             

Dec. 25 CLOSED                                 

Dec. 26-28 9am-noon                     

Dec. 29-31 6pm- 9pm    

Jan. 1 CLOSED

Jan. 2 9am-Noon

Jan 3-7 6pm-9pm

City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team (doesn’t include the doctor’s offices)

Regular hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm by appointment only.

Dec. 24 8:30am-Noon
Dec. 25-31 & Jan. 1-3 CLOSED

Kawartha North Family Health Team

Fenelon Falls Office (50 Colborne St.) 

By appointment only, 705-887-3535
Dec. 20-23, 29-31, Jan. 4-7 8:30am to 4:30pm

Dec. 24-28, Jan. 3 CLOSED

Friday Walk-in Clinics:
Dec. 24 & Dec. 31 CLOSED

 

Bobcaygeon Office (100 East St.)

By appointment only, 705-738-5575

Dec. 20-23, Jan. 4-7 8am to 4pm

Dec. 24-Jan. 3 CLOSED

Tuesday Walk-in Clinics:
Dec. 21 4-7pm Dec. 28 CLOSED

Monday & Tuesday Lab Services:
Dec. 20-21, Jan. 4 8am to 3pm
Dec. 27-28 & Jan. 3 CLOSED

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes

Community Health Centre (152 Angeline St. N.) in Lindsay will be open to see registered clients on:

Dec. 23 8:30am to 2pm         

Dec. 24-27 COSED         

Dec. 28-30 8:30am to 4:30pm                       

Dec. 31 8:30am to 2pm

Jan. 1-4 CLOSED

Jan. 5 8:30am to 4:30pm    

Please call to book an appointment (705) 879-4100 Option 1 or toll free 1-800-461-0327

If you are unable to get an appointment at your primary care provider or after hours clinic, you can also access telephone and virtual care options for non-urgent health concerns:

Ontario Virtual Care Clinic

For non-urgent health concerns related to cold, cough or flu; allergies; women’s health; chronic disease management; pain; rash; or medication questions, connect virtually to an on-call doctor by visiting: www.virtualcarenow.ca.

Telehealth Ontario

Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A Registered Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call toll-free: 1-866-797-0000.

When to Seek Emergency Care

Don’t wait to seek care. Visit the Emergency Department if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Seizure or convulsions
• A broken bone or wound requiring stitches
• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Difficulty breathing
• Abdominal pain
• Confusion and disorientation
• Stiff neck and sensitivity to light
• Continuous vomiting or severe diarrhea with signs of dehydration
• Sudden severe headache, weakness, vision problems, numbness/tingling, trouble speaking, dizziness

And, any infant under 3 months old with fever over 38.5C/101F or has a fever and is difficult to wake should be seen at the Emergency Department. If you are visiting the Emergency Department:

• Wear a mask at all times and do not bring food or drink
• Bring your health card and all of your current medications

COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Ross Memorial Hospital

The Ross Memorial Hospital COVID-19 Assessment Centre continues to provide testing by appointment only. To request an appointment, leave a message at 705-328-6217. The centre is closed from Dec. 24- 26 and Jan. 1-3.

Stay informed about the latest COVID-19 information:

• For Ross Memorial Hospital COVID-19 information, visit www.rmh.org/covid-19
• For provincial COVID-19 information, visit www.ontario.ca/coronavirus