The holiday season is typically one of the busiest times of the year for our paramedics and emergency room teams and statistics show a higher than average number of patients whose conditions are non-urgent for an illness which could have been more appropriately managed by other community health care providers.
Chatham-Kent EMS and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance would like to remind everyone of the alternative services available in the community that can quickly and effectively treat non-urgent illnesses such as coughs, colds, ear infections, sore throats, and sprained limbs.
These alternative options include: self-care at home, calling Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000), going to a walk-in clinic, or visiting a local pharmacist.
Below are a list of programs and services available over the holiday season to assist in care for non-urgent illnesses:
Chatham-Kent Family Health Team
For all CKFHT sites:
Tuesday, December 24 – 8:30 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Thursday, December 26 – CLOSED
Friday, December 27 – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, December 30 – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 31 – 8:30 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
Thamesview Family Health Team
Grand location office hours:
Tuesday, December 24 – 8:30 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Thursday, December 26 – CLOSED
Friday, December 27 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, December 30 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 31 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
Emma location office hours:
Tuesday, December 24 – 8:30 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Thursday, December 26 – CLOSED
Friday, December 27 – CLOSED
Monday, December 30 – 9:30 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, December 31 – 9:30 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
Wheatley location office hours:
Tuesday, December 24 – CLOSED
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Thursday, December 26 – CLOSED
Friday, December 27 – CLOSED
Monday, December 30 – CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31 – CLOSED
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
*Please call for specific physician and nurse practitioner hours.
Tilbury District Family Health Team
Tuesday, December 24 – 9 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Thursday, December 26 – CLOSED
Friday, December 27 – 9 a.m. – noon
Monday, December 30 – 9 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, December 31 – 9 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre
For all CKCHC sites (Chatham, Wallaceburg and Walpole Island):
Monday, December 23
– 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Walpole Island)
– 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Chatham/Wallaceburg)
Tuesday, December 24 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Thursday, December 26 – CLOSED
Friday, December 27 – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, December 30
– 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Walpole Island)
– 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Chatham/Wallaceburg)
Tuesday, December 31 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
You can visit www.eriestclairhealthline.ca for a full listing of programs and services available throughout Chatham-Kent and the region.
Choosing the right care ensures you receive the right care at the right time and that emergency medical care is available to those people who are suffering from serious and life threatening conditions.
