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
• Online booking only: Booking Portal | Oak Valley Health – Empower Health
• Available daily 1pm – 9pm, including weekends and holidays

Local Pharmacies

As of July 1, 2026, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to assess and prescribe for 33 minor ailments, including:

• • Acne (mild)
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Calluses and corns
  • Candidal stomatitis (oral thrush)
  • Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic, viral)
  • Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic, contact, diaper)
  • Fungal skin infections (tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis)
  • Hemorrhoids (mild)
  • Herpes simplex (oral and genital)
  • Impetigo
  • Insect bites
  • Mild cold sores
  • Mild urinary tract infections
  • Mild vaginal infections
  • Mild pain and inflammation (musculoskeletal)
  • Minor burns
  • Minor wounds and abrasions
  • Nausea and vomiting (mild)
  • Oral ulcers
  • Otitis externa (outer ear infection)
  • Pharyngitis (sore throat, mild)
  • Rhinitis (non-allergic)
  • Scabies
  • Shingles (early stage)
  • Sinusitis (mild)
  • Sunburn
  • Teething discomfort
  • Traveler’s diarrhea (mild)
  • Warts
  • Yeast infections (vaginal)
  • Other minor ailments as approved by the College

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?

211 connects you to non-emergency community and social services and government support programs in your area.

811 connects you to a qualified health professional who can provide health advice and registration for a primary care provider.

If you still need help, call the Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT) Navigation Line at 705-329-3649, extension 290