Looking for a Family Doctor

LOOKING FOR A FAMILY PHYSICIAN?

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A FAMILY PHYSICIAN 

PLEASE REGISTER WITH HEALTH CARE CONNECT. 

• Register Online - ontario.ca/healthcareconnect

• Register by phone at 811 , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Items needed to register:

• Valid Health Card

• List of Medications

• List of Medical History 

• Details for all family members registering

Please note , you can only register if you do NOT have a family physician already.

*Please note wait times can be quite long as there is a severe shortage of physicians in our area.*

*Based on a recent study Nov 2024 -In Chatham-Kent there are 32,421 people who don't have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, according to the task force. Chatham-Kent needs 45 family physicians based on current trends that include each doctor taking care of 1,500 patients and potential retirements.*

CLINICS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WITHOUT A FAMILY DOCTOR

BridgeCare - 20 Emma St,Chatham -519-354-2172 ext. 7 Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Anyone attending should bring a valid health card and your medications.

Ailments and concerns that BridgeCare doctors will treat include:

• 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

CK MOBILE CARE CLINIC |1-866-299-7447|

 Check Schedule/ Location Online-https://ck.mobilecareclinic.ca/

FIRST FIVE- For children 5 and under only. REGISTER ONLINE: https://ckchc.ca/programs-services/first-five/

The First Five Nurse Practitioner and Nurse can provide the following services:

• Well baby/well child visits ,Immunizations,Developmental screening

• Nutrition support,Assistance with navigating the health care system

• Referral requests,Care for acute illnesses (i.e. infections, coughs, colds, vomiting, rashes, etc)

West Elgin Community Health Centre has an active wait list for people who need a Primary Care Provider.
They will allow you to sign up and be  on their waiting list at the same time  you are waiting with Health Care Connect.
You may access their information and waitlist application in the following link:

www.wechc.on.ca