Couchiching OHT Unattached Patient Clinic
In collaboration with the Couchiching Ontario Health Team and the Couchiching Family Health Team, the COHT Unattached Clinic is now open at the Couchiching Family Health Team, located at 119 Memorial Avenue, Suite 102, Orillia. This clinic is designed to provide care for patients who live in Couchiching without a primary care provider, offering services through our dedicated Nurse Practitioners. Patients can self-refer or be referred by healthcare providers working in the field of navigation. Click here to access the referral.
The clinic aims to prevent chronic disease exacerbations and reduce avoidable emergency visits by providing comprehensive services such as diagnosing illnesses and injuries, conducting routine check-ups, ordering procedures and diagnostic tests, making referrals to specialists, prescribing medications, and managing chronic conditions. This clinic can support same-day appointments and is available to all ages.
Click here for booking information, hours and location.
Children’s Clinic
The Couchiching Ontario Health Team, in collaboration with the Huronia Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, has established the Children’s Clinic, which continues to serve as a valuable resource for families in the community. Supported by partnerships with the County of Simcoe Social and Community Services and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, the clinic is designed to offer acute episodic care for children. It provides an essential alternative to Emergency Room visits, offering families a quicker and more efficient healthcare solution for addressing non-emergency conditions in children and adolescents.
Quick Facts
- Opening Date: September 6, 2024
- Location: County of Simcoe – Social and Community Services Office – 250 West Street North, Unit 6 Orillia
- Hours of Operation: 8:30am – 4:00 PM
- Booking Phone Number & Portal: 705-835-7545 or Children’s Clinic
Key Features
- Acute Episodic Care: The clinic is equipped to handle a wide range of non-emergency acute conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment for children.
- Emergency Department Diversion: By providing immediate care for less severe conditions, the clinic aims to reduce the burden on the local Emergency Department and minimize wait times for families.
- Family-Centered Approach: The clinic is dedicated to supporting families by offering a convenient and accessible healthcare option, helping parents avoid lengthy ER visits and providing peace of mind through prompt medical attention.
Healthcare & Community Services Navigation
Do you need help navigating healthcare or community services in the Couchiching region?
211 – Connects you to non-emergency community and social services and government support programs in your area. Multilingual services available 24/7.
811 – Connects you to a qualified health professional who can provide health advice and information.
911 – Responds to life or property threatening emergencies.
Still need help navigating healthcare services in the Couchiching region?
Couchiching Ontario Health Team 24/7 Navigation Line: 1-844-806-3093
For more information go to coht.ca
