 Nursing Stations are located in the following communities:
- Britt
- Pointe au Baril
- Argyle
- Whitestone
- Rosseau
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Who provides health care at the Nursing Stations?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) who are licensed through the College of Nurses of Ontario
What can a NP do?
NPs bring advanced education and nursing knowledge to the
nursing stations. NPs can:
Prescribe and renew
common medications (e.g., antibiotics, contraceptives,
etc..)
Diagnose common conditions (e.g., viral or bacterial
infections, skin conditions, etc..)
Order diagnostic testing (e.g., pregnancy, blood work,
ultrasound, x-ray)
Administer vaccinations/immunizations (e.g., flu shots)
Suture minor cuts/lacerations/wounds
Perform routine health exams for all age groups
Promote health through counseling and education
Identify health risk factors and monitor health status
Provide primary health care to the community (close to home)
 What if I have an Emergency?
Call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency room. Nursing stations
are not emergency clinics.
Are physicians available at the Nursing Stations?
Yes. Physicians visit all the Nursing Stations on a regular basis. Contact the Nursing Station nearest you to find out the physician's visiting schedule.
What if I already have a physician?
NPs work as partners to provide health care. Patients can
go to a Nursing Station to visit a NP, regardless if you have,
or do not have, a physician.
How are Nursing Stations funded?
Nursing Stations are funded by the Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care and operated by the West Parry Sound Health
Centre. Additional support comes from local Community Advisory
Committees.
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