Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) - Cowichan
Healthcare Providers and Public 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.
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 ext. 3, 2
Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/care...
Cowichan Urgent and Primary Care Centre - 940 Government Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1B8
Open 7 days a week, 8:00AM to 8:00PM, year-round (including all statutory holidays)
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Duncan, Lake Cowichan + 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.