Access to Care
Welcome to the Couchiching OHT Access to Care page! Here, you’ll find comprehensive information on accessing care in our region, including our Unattached Clinic. Explore the resources and support available to you and your loved ones. Your health and well-being are our top priorities.
How can you keep you and your loved ones protected?
- Avoid non-essential visits to friends and family in vulnerable settings like hospitals, long-term care or retirement homes if you are sick
- Getting vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV (if eligible) as soon as it is available to you
- Washing your hands often and regularly cleaning then disinfecting high-touch surfaces
- Covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
- Consider wearing a tight-fitting medical mask in indoor public settings, especially if you are at higher risk of severe infection
COHT Unattached Clinic
- The COHT Unattached Clinic provides access to interim primary care for individuals without a primary care provider in Couchiching
- Located at the Couchiching Family Health Team, 119 Memorial Ave., Unit 2
- Phone: 705-329-3649 ext. 231
- Services:
- Routine Assessment & Check-Ups for Unattached Patients
- Diagnosing and Treating Illnesses and Injuries
- Ordering Procedures and Diagnostics
- Prescribing Medications
- Referral to Specialist if required
- Urgent same-day appointments can be available if needed
- These appointments are not walk-ins, please call ahead
- Learn more: https://coht.ca/projects/couchiching-oht-care-clinic/
- Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm, closed weekends & statutory holidays
Children's Clinic
- Paediatric appointments available with a Nurse Practitioner for those without a comprehensive primary care provider in Couchiching
- Hours currently vary, please visit: huronianplc.ca/hnplc-childrens-clinic/
- Located at 250 West St N, unit 6 (new County of Simcoe campus) or HNPLC, 3331 Line 4 North, Oro-Medonte
- Eligibility:
- Child has a medical condition or injury that does not require a hospital visit (non-life-threatening)
- Child does not have a primary care provider in Couchiching
- Child has a valid Health Card
- Child is between the ages of six months to 18 years old
- Childhood vaccinations also available at this Clinic
Couchiching After Hours Clinics
- Available for patients depending on their primary care provider’s affiliation
- Couchiching Family Health Organization (CFHO) After Hours Medical Clinic
- Located at 119 Memorial Avenue, Monday – Friday 5pm – 7:30pm, Saturday 10am – 12:30pm
- Orillia Family Health Organization (OFHO) After Hours Medical Clinic
- Located at 210 Memorial Avenue, Monday – Thursday 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Saturday 10am – 12pm
Kindly note at OFHO After Hours Medical Clinic, patient registration ends 60 minutes before closing. At CFHO, patient registration ends 30 minutes before closing. These clinics are after-hours clinics and not walk-in clinics, intended for patients with a primary care provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, please contact the COHT Unattached Clinic and ensure you are registered with Health Care Connect.
Central Region Virtual Urgent Care
- Virtual appointments available with a nurse practitioner
- Eligibility:
- Medical condition/injury is non-life-threatening
- Unable to get a timely appointment with your primary care provider/do not have a primary care provider
- You have a valid health card
- You are six months of age or older
- Online booking only: Booking Portal | Oak Valley Health – Empower Health
- Available daily 1pm – 9pm (weekends as well)
Local Pharmacies
- Pharmacists can now offer prescriptions for 19 minor ailments, including: Acne, Allergic rhinitis, Aphthous Ulcers (canker sores), Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush), Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic and viral), Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact), Diaper dermatitis, Dysmenorrhea, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Herpes labialis (cold sores), Impetigo, Insect bites and urticaria (hives), Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease, Musculoskeletal sprains and strains, Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, Pinworms and threadworms, Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated), Vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)
- Please contact your preferred pharmacy for further information
The Lighthouse
- Variety of onsite services through community partnerships for people experiencing homelessness in Couchiching
- The Lighthouse Medical Clinic
- Available for Registered Emergency Shelter & Community Program Participants who meet The Lighthouse criteria without a primary care provider
- Available weekdays by appointment
Vaccinations
As cold, cough and flu season is upon us, it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with your vaccines. Whether it’s the flu, COVID-19, or other respiratory illnesses, vaccines are your best defense to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Why it matters:
- Reduces severe illness and hospitalizations
- Helps protect those most vulnerable in our communities
- Keeps you healthy and ready to enjoy life this season!
Local Pharmacy Availability
- Patients are encouraged to contact the pharmacy to confirm availability and booking procedure
- All locations below are in Orillia unless stated otherwise
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone Number | Offering COVID-19 vaccine in fall? | Offering Flu vaccine in fall? |
| Ben’s Memorial | 210 Memorial Ave. | 705-327-7776 | NO | YES |
| Ben’s Washago | 3381 Muskoka St, Washago | 705-689-5515 | NO | YES |
| City Med Pharmacy | 43 Colborne St W | 705-327-3300 | YES | YES |
| Colborne Pharmacy | 61 Colborne St W | 705-325-1115 | NO | YES |
| Community Drug Mart | 100 Colborne St W | 249-495-0797 | NO | YES |
| Costco Pharmacy | 625 University Ave | 705-418-1716 | YES | YES |
| Downtown Dispensary | 188 Mississaga St E | 705-325-4010 | NO | NO |
| Drug Basics @ Food Basics | 975 W Ridge Blvd | 705-325-3257 | YES | YES |
| Fittons IDA | 425 West Street N Unit 20-20B | 705-325-2999 | YES | YES |
| Mariposa Pharmacy | 40 Colborne St W | 705-327-7077 | NO | YES |
| Metro Pharmacy | 70 Front St N | 705-323-9334 | MAYBE | YES |
| Orillia Pharmacy | 16 O’Brien St | 705-325-5555 | NO | YES |
| Pharma Plus | 58 Mississaga St E | 705-325-6261 | YES | YES |
| Pharmasave | 200 Memorial Ave #1 | 705-259-8888 | YES | YES |
| Walmart Pharmacy | 175 Murphy Rd | 705-325-7452 | YES | YES |
| Zehrs Pharmacy | 289 Coldwater Rd W | 705-325-5196 | YES | YES |
| Orillia Drugstore | 1 Mississaga St E | 705-326-0001 | NO | NO |
| Westmount SDM | 149 Westmount Dr N | 705-326-7373 | YES | YES |
| Front St. SDM | 55 Front St N | 705-325-2377 | YES | YES |
| Shoppers Simply PHM | 119 Memorial Ave | 705-327-9029 | YES | YES |
| Coldwater Pharmacy | 45 River St | 705-686-3356 | YES | YES |
| Laclie Pharmacy | 400 Laclie St | 705-325-1111 | NO | YES |
