Due to limited physician availability, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area of changes to the operating hours for urgent care services at the Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) during the month of August.
During this time, laboratory and medical imaging services at the CHCC will continue as usual.
Hours of operation for urgent care for the month of August are as follows. Please check back regularly as these hours are subject to change based on physician availability.
| August 1, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 2, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 3, 2022 | CLOSED |
| August 4, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 5, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 6, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 7, 2022 | 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 8, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 9, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 10, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 11, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 12, 2022 | CLOSED |
| August 13, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 14, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 15, 2022 | CLOSED |
| August 16, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 17, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 18, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 19, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 20, 2022 | CLOSED |
| August 21, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 22, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 23, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 24, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 25, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 26, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 27, 2022 | CLOSED |
| August 28, 2022 | CLOSED |
| August 29, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| August 30, 2022 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| August 31, 2022 | No change, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
During the hours when urgent care at CHCC is not open, people should proceed to the Ladysmith Community Health Centre (15km away) or Cowichan District Hospital (20 km away).
During the hours when CHCC is not open, Island Health will allocate additional resources to Ladysmith and Cowichan to support staff and patients.
Island Health is continuing work to secure additional physician coverage for August, which may result in adjustments to CHCC urgent care hours of operation.
Residents and visitors to the area can call ahead to the CHCC for up-to-date information at 250-737-2040 ext. 42227 or check for updates on the Island Health website.
Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or, if possible, proceed to the nearest Emergency Department.
If you are unsure if you are experiencing a medical situation requiring a visit to an emergency department, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse is available toll free, 24/7 by calling HealthLink BC at 811.
Island Health acknowledges this is not an ideal situation for the community and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience experienced by this temporary service interruption.