Campbell River Primary Care Access Clinic

The Primary Care Access Clinic is open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday (closed weekends and statutory holidays) offering same day in-person appointments.

HOW TO USE THE CAMPBELL RIVER PRIMARY CARE ACCESS CLINIC 

You must call 250-286-7011 to book an appointment – phone lines are open at 8:30 a.m. Monday to Friday. The clinic is closed weekends and statutory holidays.

The clinic is located at the North Island Hospital, Campbell River and District Administration Building at 381 2nd Avenue, adjacent to the hospital. Limited parking is available near the Administration Building for this service.

Walk-in appointments are not available.

WHEN TO USE THE CAMPBELL RIVER PRIMARY CARE ACCESS CLINIC

The clinic is for people who need access to same day primary care for non- emergency medical concerns. Care includes:

• minor injuries 
• high fever, cough, and colds
• cuts, wounds or skin conditions, rashes
• chest, ear, or bladder infections
• back pain
• sprains and strains
• headaches

In addition, we have Registered Nurses who can offer: 

• ear syringing
• wound care
• suture removal
• referral to community health services
• sexually transmitted infection (STI) care including prevention, testing, treatment, and support
• pregnancy testing and supported decision-making for unexpected pregnancies
• cervical cancer screening 

WHEN TO USE THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

If you or someone in your care is experiencing a health crisis or has an urgent medical condition do not hesitate to go to the nearest emergency department or call 9-1-1.

To find examples of urgent medical conditions that require immediate care, please visit the Visiting the Emergency Department (ER) webpage.

UNSURE?

Call 8-1-1 and speak with a nurse anytime day or night. HealthLink BC pharmacists are also on call at 8-1-1 when your community pharmacist may be unavailable - every night from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. 

ATTACHMENT TO A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

Are you looking for a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner)?

The Health Connect Registry can help connect you with a primary care provider in your community. Register yourself, your family, or a person in your care. Visit the Health Connect Registry, Campbell River and District webpage to learn more about finding a primary care provider in your community.