Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) - Comox Valley
Abuse / Neglect, Healthcare Providers, Mental Health - Adult, Public Health, and Sexual Health
Provided by Island Health
UPCCs provide care for non-emergency health concerns within 12 - 24 hours for individuals who cannot access their primary care provider or do not have one.
The Comox Valley UPCC offers same-day appointments for in-person and virtual care, and the clinic is open evenings and weekends. Walk-in appointments are not available, so please call to book an appointment: Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday and statutory holidays from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
The Comox Valley UPCC is for people who need non-emergency medical care within 12 - 24 hours, including ailments such as:
The Comox Valley UPCC is for people who need non-emergency medical care within 12 - 24 hours, including ailments such as:
- Infections or abscesses
- STI testing and treatment
- Coughs, colds, and sore throat
- Support and care after sexual assault
- Ear infections, headaches, and fevers
- Minor illnesses, fevers or infections in children
- Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation
- Pregnancy testing, and navigation through available options
- Urinary tract infections (also available through pharmacy)
- Skin conditions like rashes, skin irritation, minor wounds, itchy spots
- Mental health concerns such as low mood, anxiety and depression
- Allergic reactions or asthma (immediately call 911 if it is difficult to breath)
- Minor injuries including sprains, strains, cuts requiring stitches, suture removal, and stabilization before hospital transport
NOTE UPCCs are not a replacement for routine care from a family physician, such as chronic disease management, prescription renewals, referrals, completion of medical forms (ex: PWD / Persons with Disability), or provision of doctors' notes. This clinic does not provide second opinions for ongoing issues. If you are unsure of the type of care you require, call 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Services NOT provided at UPCCs:
Clinic operates out of the Comox Valley Nursing Centre at 615-10th Street in Courtenay.
Services NOT provided at UPCCs:
- X-ray, ultrasound, medical imaging, or CT scanning or laboratory services
- Intravenous therapy
- Narcotics (opioids)
- Prescriptions for narcotics or tranquilizers (benzodiazepines).
Clinic operates out of the Comox Valley Nursing Centre at 615-10th Street in Courtenay.
1-833-688-8722 ext. 2, 1
Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...
Comox Valley Nursing Centre - 615 10th Street, Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 1R2
Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM;
ALL Weekends and Statutory holidays from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
ALL Weekends and Statutory holidays from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cost: No cost
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Availability
Service area: Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Fanny Bay, Hornby Island + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Healthcare Providers
Mental Health - Adult
Public Health
Sexual Health
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.