For non-urgent care needs, patients should consider the following alternative care options:
- Book a visit with your primary care provider.
- Call the NH Virtual Clinic at 1-844-645-7811 (daily, 10 am to 10 pm) to access a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Indigenous people and their family members can call the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day at 1-855-344-3800 (seven days per week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
- Northern BC residents can also book an appointment to see a pharmacist for 21 minor ailments and prescription contraceptives.
- Patients who aren’t sure whether their condition would warrant an emergency room visit, or who need health advice can call HealthLink BC (8-1-1) for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.