Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) - Cowichan
Healthcare Providers and Public Health
Provided by Island Health
For patients with injuries and illnesses that should be addressed by a health care provider within 12 to 24 hours, but do not require the level of service or expertise found in an emergency department.
Urgent Care services are for people who need care within 12-24 hours but do not require an emergency department and who do not have access to a family doctor, nurse practitioner or walk-in clinic in a suitable time frame. The UPCC can be used if an individual is experiencing:
- Sprains and strains
- Cuts, wounds or skin conditions
- High fever
- Infections, including chest, ear and urinary tract
- Asthma attacks
- New or worsening pain
- Dehydration/constipation
- Less serious child illness and injury
- STI (including PrEP and PEP) care including prevention, vaccination, testing, treatment, and support
- Cervical cancer screening (Routine Pap Tests)
- Pregnancy testing and supported decision-making for unexpected pregnancies
- Vaccines (call to inquire)
- Chronic disease & lifestyle management
- Referral to community health services
- Prescribed injections (call to inquire)
- Harm reduction supplies and education
People who need urgent access to primary care can call 1-833-688-8722 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, seven days per week, to book an appointment. Walk-in appointments are not available.
1-833-688-8722
Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/care...
Cowichan Urgent and Primary Care Centre - 940 Government Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1B8
Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 365 days a year
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Health:
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Availability
Service area: Duncan + show cities
Ways to Access
- After Hours Services
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.