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South Shore After Hours Primary Care Clinic moves to Medical Arts Building
Patients going to the South Shore After Hours Primary Care Clinic will now go to a new location for their appointment. The clinic has moved from its former location at South Shore Regional Hospital.
Starting Tuesday, October 8, patients of the After Hours Primary Care Clinic will access care at the new location in the Medical Arts Building - Suite 302, 42 Glen Allen Drive, Bridgewater.
The telephone number currently remains the same: 902-527-5239.
When calling to make an appointment, patients will be directed to the new location.
For information on After Hours Clinics, visit: After Hours Clinics
Additional options to access care:
Drop-in mobile primary health care clinics are held regularly in Bridgewater. For dates and times, visit: Mobile Primary Care Clinics | Nova Scotia Health (nshealth.ca)
People who need help with transportation can check out these links for transportation information and options in the Bridgewater area:
Lunenburg County Wheels (lcwheels.ca)
Rural Rides - Rural Transportation Association
211 Nova Scotia for community resources and supports
YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians navigate the healthcare system. Download the app to find information easier and faster, right from a mobile device or computer. Nova Scotians without a mobile device can access YourHealthNS online: https://www.yourhealthns.ca/
Nova Scotians who are on the Need a Family Practice Registry may access VirtualCareNS, which provides free, temporary access to primary health care. Visit www.virtualcarens.ca to register or request a virtual visit.
Where to go for health care - Lunenburg and Queens Counties is a helpful guide to accessing healthcare services in Lunenburg and Queens counties.
The Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167.
Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911. For general health advice and information call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.