Paramedics and medical personnel are ready for one of their busiest times of the year, however, residents with non-urgent matters are asked to reconsider a trip to the emergency room.
Chatham-Kent EMS and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance have issued a reminder of alternative services offered throughout the community. This comes as health officials look to prevent large crowds from waiting at hospitals for non-urgent illnesses such as colds, ear infections, and sprained limbs.
Some options for non-emergencies include going to a walk-in clinic, a pharmacist, or calling Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
Below is a list of health care providers and the hours of operation during the holidays.
Chatham-Kent Family Health Team (all sites) December 24 - 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 25 and 26 - Closed December 27 - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. December 30 - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. December 31 - 8:30 a.m. - noon January 1, 2020 - Closed
Thamesview Family Health Team - Grand location December 24 - 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 25 and 26 - Closed December 27 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. December 30 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. December 31 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. January 1, 2020 - Closed
Thamesview Family Health Team - Emma location December 24 - 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 25 - 27- Closed December 30 - 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 31 - 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. January 1, 2020 - Closed
Tilbury District Family Health Team
December 24 - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 25 and 26 - Closed December 27 - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 30 - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 31 - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. January 1, 2020 - Closed
Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre (all sites)
December 23 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Walpole Island) and 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Chatham/Wallaceburg) December 24 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. December 25 and 26 - Closed December 27 - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. December 30 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Walpole Island) and 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Chatham/Wallaceburg) December 31 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. January 1, 2020 - Closed
For further information on alternative services, click here.
