During the busy summer break, Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) remind Ontarians that connecting with a health-care provider for urgent care is quick and easy, whether you’re traveling to a cottage or enjoying the beach or a staycation.

Virtual urgent care appointments for children and adults are covered by OHIP. All you need is a computer, smartphone, or tablet with access to email and the internet for same-day appointments.

Whenever possible a family doctor is the first recommended point of access for care, however a virtual urgent care provider may be the best choice when a primary care provider is not able to provide immediate medical attention for non-life-threatening issues, or if the patient does not have a family doctor.

Book a secure video chat or phone call with an urgent care provider at urgentcareontario.ca or by calling 1-844-227-3844.

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