Where To Go If You Are Unwell…

How can you keep you and your loved ones protected this season?

• 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.
• If sick, wear a mask in all public settings until 10 after your symptoms started (masks are not recommended for children younger than 2 years old).

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!

Don’t wait — book your vaccine today!

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

Access to Care Options:

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
• 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
  • 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 After Hours Medical Clinic
  • Located at 119 Memorial Avenue, Monday – Friday 5pm – 7:30pm, Saturday 10am – 12:30pm

• Orillia Family Health Organization After Hours Medical Clinic
  • Located at 210 Memorial Avenue, Monday – Thursday 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Saturday 10am – 12pm

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)

Good Doctors

• Virtual Telemedicine clinic with a nurse or clinical assistant on site to support the appointment
• Located at 3242 Ramara Rd 47, Brechin, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
• Please call 705-302-5038 or visit gooddoctors.ca

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 direct patients to contact their 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

Still need help navigating health care or community services in the Couchiching region? Call us 1-844-806-3093!