Urgent Care Centre - Services
Conditions we treat
The Urgent Care Centre offers one-stop care for individuals of all ages who have a non-life-threatening illness or injury, including:
Ear aches
Eye problems
Sprains and strains
Broken bones
Cuts that may need stitches
Minor burns
Fever
Nose and throat complaints
Minor abdominal pain (nausea, vomiting, flu-like symptoms)
Any illness that cannot wait for your family physician and is unlikely to require a hospital admission.
Be sure to go to the emergency room (ER), NOT the Urgent Care Centre, if you are experiencing:
Chest pain (heart attack, angina)
Stroke or mini stroke
Moderate to severe respiratory distress (shortness of breath, COPD or asthma attack)
Severe abdomen/stomach pain (appendicitis, irritable bowel flare up, abdominal pain with fever)
Any mental health issue
Any obstetrical (pregnancy) complaints
Any condition requiring blood transfusion
Any medical or surgical emergency likely requiring admission to hospital
Services not offered
Services NOT offered at the Urgent Care Centre are:
Admission to hospital outside of St. Joseph’s specialty services.
Care for patients requiring obstetrical, general surgery, cardiology, neurology and mental health care services. (see below)
Continuing care for chronic conditions.
Assessment of long term care residents.
Prescription refills, including those for narcotics, are not routinely filled.
Mental crisis help
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, the following are options for care:
Call 911 or contact Reach Out Crisis Response Line. Call 519 433-2023 or 1-866-963-2023 (Crisis response line and web chat available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free and confidential)
Go to CMHA's Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre located at 648 Huron Street in London ON, 519-434-9191 (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Go to your nearest emergency department
Contact your doctor
