Urgent Care Centres
How to get treatment for urgent, but non-life threatening illnesses or injuries (e.g., infections, earaches, broken bones, cuts, fevers).
Overview
You can receive treatment for most injuries and illnesses such as infections, earaches, eye injuries, sprains, broken bones, cuts, fevers, minor burns and nose and throat complaints through emergency-trained doctors and other health care professionals at an Urgent Care Centre.
Some Urgent Care Centres may offer follow-up appointments to see how your recovery from illness/injury is progressing.
Services
May vary by location:
- diagnosis and treatment (except surgery)
- casts
- eye care
- laboratory
- stitches
- X-Ray
When to use this option
You have an urgent, but non-life-threatening illness or injury like sprains or strains, if you think you need stitches, or have a minor burn that needs treatment
Referrals
You do not need a referral to use this service.
Appointments
You do not need an appointment for this service.
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Please bring your health card to the Urgent Care Centre.