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Health811
Health811 is a free and confidential telephone service that provides health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Health insurance is not required to use Health811. This service provides advice about health-related concerns such as health symptoms, illness, injury, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Information is available in English and French, and translation support is available for other languages.
Dial: 811
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Health811 also provides information on finding a local health care provider and more. You may search for a doctor or health care provider using different filters (languages, service area, accessibility, etc.)
Family Health Care Provider
A family health care provider, such as a family doctor, provides health care to you and your family, including health advice, examinations, prescriptions, vaccinations, and referrals to other health specialists, programs, and service. A family health care provider will understand your health history and provide ongoing care.
The government of Ontario has a Health Care Connect program to help Ontario residents find a family health-care provider:
Toll-free: 1-800-445-1822
TTY: 1-800-387-5559
Do you have a question about your health or the health of your family? Health Connection is a local service, provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It is staffed by nurses and public health inspectors who can help you get the information and advice you need, and connect you with community programs and services.
They can answer questions about:
- immunizations
- parenting
- breastfeeding and child nutrition
- common illnesses and infections
- well water testing, and more.
They can connect you with:
- prenatal classes and parenting programs
- quit smoking workshops
- immunization clinics
- sexual health clinics
- inspectors for safe food and water, and more.
Walk-in/After Hours Clinics
A walk-in /after hours clinic provides access to medical advice, assessment and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries such as cuts, bruises, minor infections, sprains and skin conditions. An experienced nurse or doctor is available, and an appointment is not necessary. You can also visit a walk-in/after hours clinic if you don’t currently have a family doctor or if your doctor’s office is closed.
The information listed below was provided by 211 Community Connection.
| Walk-in Clinics | |
|---|---|
| Alliston | Alliston Walk-in Clinic Walmart 30 Dunham Dr Alliston, ON L9R 0G1 705-434-2141 |
| Barrie | Barrie Medical Clinics Inc, Bell Farm Road Location Georgian Professional Centre 125 Bell Farm Rd, Ste 101 Barrie, ON L4M 6L2 705-726-1544 (Answering machine, recorded information only) |
| Barrie | Barrie Medical Clinics Inc, Essa Rd Location 555 Essa Rd, Unit 28 Barrie, ON L4N 6A9 705-726-1544 (Answering machine, recorded information only) |
| Barrie | Barrie Medical Clinics Inc, Wellington Street West Location 121 Wellington St W, South Wing, Ste 112 Barrie, ON L4N 1L2 705-726-1544 (Answering machine, recorded information only) |
| Barrie | Barrie Medical Clinics Inc, Yonge Street (Painswick) Location 505 Yonge St, Ste 201 Barrie, ON L4N 4E1 705-726-1544 (Answering machine, recorded information only) |
| Collingwood | Collingwood After Hour Clinic Collingwood Health Centre 186 Erie St, Suite 100 Collingwood, ON L9Y 4T3 705-445-9711 |
| Bradford | South Simcoe Medical Walk-in Clinic 239 Holland St W Bradford, ON L3Z 1H9 905-775-4863 |
| Orillia | Orillia Family Health Network, After Hours Medical Clinic 210 Memorial Ave, Suite 106 Orillia, ON L3V 7V1 705-327-0578 |
Urgent Care Centres
Emergency trained doctors and other health care professionals are available at urgent care centres to treat urgent but non-life threatening illnesses or injuries, such as sprains, strains, minor burns and/or injuries that require stitches.
The information listed below was provided by 211 Community Connection.
| Urgent Care Centre | |
|---|---|
| Huronia Urgent Care Clinic | 480 Huronia Rd, Ste 102 Barrie, ON L4N 6M2 705-792-0933 |
Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
Hospitals provide a number of programs and services that vary depending on the needs of the community. Programs and services can include emergency services, mental health and addiction, critical care, family birthing units, paediatric care, surgeries, or rehabilitation therapy services.
The Emergency Room (ER) at the hospital is for medical emergencies and for patients with a serious injury or illness. An emergency room doctor or nurse will assess the patient’s condition and decide on the required medical treatment. The emergency room is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week and no appointment is needed. When you call 911 on the telephone for emergency services, the ambulance will take you to the emergency room at a hospital.
The information listed below was provided by 211 Community Connection.
| Hospitals | |
|---|---|
| Collingwood General and Marine Hospital | 459 Hume St Collingwood, ON L9Y 1W9 705-445-2550 |
| Georgian Bay General Hospital | 1112 St Andrew’s Dr Midland, ON 705-526-1300 |
| Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital | 170 Colborne St W Orillia, ON L3V 2Z3 705-325-2201 info@osmh.on.ca |
| Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre | 201 Georgian Dr Barrie, ON L4M 6M2 705-728-9802 |
| Stevenson Memorial Hospital | 200 Fletcher Cres Alliston, ON L9R 1W7 705-435-6281 information@smhosp.on.ca |