The West Parry Sound Health Centre’s Rural Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (WPSHC NPLC) is a centralized clinic that manages and operates six rural sites that services approximately 6,000 km2 in the West Parry Sound area. The mandate of the NPLC is to provide primary care to registered patients.
Please note that none of our sites are walk-in clinics, booking appointments is necessary.
Our Clinic Sites
Our Primary Care Mandate
Primary care is the day-to-day health care given by your primary health care provider (i.e. Nurse Practitioner or Physician). Primary Health Care providers provide care to across the lifespan of their patients. They are your first point of contact within the care system and are responsible for coordinating specialist care. The WPSHC NPLC works with a team practice approach which includes, registered practical nurses, social workers, physiotherapists and other health care professionals.
Our mandate, under the province of Ontario, is to provide primary care to registered patients.
Recognizing that access to care in the rural North, can be challenging, our NPLC sites all do their best to provide same-day appointments for simple issues, when possible. We are however unable to accommodate walk-in appointments and encourage you to call the site you wish to visit to check availability.
Non-registered Patients
If you are a non-registered patient seeking care, you are advised to consider local Alternative Care Options. We encourage our seasonal residents to touch base with their Primary Care Providers, regarding their primary care needs, prior to visiting the area.
Our team understands regional difficulties in accessing care, especially during seasonal fluctuations, as such when possible, we do our best to provide appointments to non-registered patients. These appointments are outside of our mandate and limited.
Our Programs and Services
Our NPs provide the full scope of care available from other primary care providers and the clinic provides additional treatment and programs. These include, but are not limited to:
- Assessment, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Management of Simple and Complex Chronic Disease
- Referrals and Prescriptions
- Counselling Services
- Wide Variety of Health Education
- Physiotherapy
- Mental Health / Substance Use Disorder Support Programs
- Comprehensive Geriatric Program
- Prenatal Care
- Access to the Ontario Telemedicine Network
- Unattached Patient Clinics (for patients unattached to primary care)
- Specialty Services (e.g. foot care)
*Please note that services available may vary between NPLC sites.
Missed / Late Appointments
We understand that issues may arise that cause you miss an appointment last minute, we ask that please call your clinic site to cancel and rebook.
Prescription Renewals
If you are seeking a prescription renewal, please contact your pharmacy. It may be helpful to pay close attention to your medication supply and plan in advance.
Please allow for seven days for the WPSHC NPLC to organize prescription renewals with your pharmacy.
Forms
If you have a form that needs to be filled out, please let the staff know when you book your appointment.
11851 Hwy 522, Port Loring, ON, PO box 110 P0H 1S0
Phone: 705-757-1717
Fax: 705-757-1290
Hours of Operation
(September – May)
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Closed for Lunch
(July and August)
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
- Closed for Lunch
987 Riverside Drive, PO Box 75, Britt, ON, P0G 1A0
Phone: 705-383-2375
Fax: 705-383-2389
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Closed for Lunch
1025C Mitawbik Road, PO Box 79, MacTier, ON, P0C 1H0
Phone: 705-375-9900
Fax: 705-375– 9905
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: Call for Availability
70 south shore road, Pointe au Baril, on, P0G 1K0
Phone: 705-366-2376
Fax: 705-366-2426
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Closed for Lunch
17 Victoria Street, PO Box 263, Rosseau, Ontario, P0C 1J0
Phone: 705-732-1095
Fax: 705-732-1807
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday : 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Closed for Lunch
Summer Hours (July – August Only)
Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Mondays : 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
11 Church Street, Dunchurch, ON, P0A 1G0
Phone: 705-389-1951
Fax: 705-389-1875
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For non-urgent care needs, you may find that the following local alternative options suit your needs. If you require immediate care, do not hesitate to call 911 or travel to your nearest Emergency Department.
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TTY: 1-866-797-0007
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Did you know that you can access virtual appointments through the North East Virtual Care Clinic? The North East Virtual Care Clinic is a Nurse Practitioner-led virtual care clinic that works with local health care providers to ensure patients can access more timely care. They serve patients within Ontario Health North East region which spans from White River to the Quebec border and Peawanuck to Parry Sound.
The Virtual Care Clinic serve patients throughout the region, who require timely medical care. Examples of those they care for include:
- Patients with new or persistent cough, fever, rash or other similar symptoms
- Patients with imminent concerns but are not life or limb threatening
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They work with hospitals to refer patients to their local Emergency Department if needed and provide information on Health811 for patients seeking a primary care provider. To book an appointment visit https://www.nevirtualcare.ca/ or call 1-888-684-1999.
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Did you know that you can access the Public Health Unit’s Sexual Health Clinic to advice you on your Sexual Health needs? Call 705-746-5801 ext. 3213 or 1-800-563-2808 ext. 3213 to book an appointment. At our Sexual Health Clinic, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can have an open discussion about your sexual health. The clinic is staffed by administrative assistants, public health nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians.