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AFTER-HOURS MEDICAL CLINIC

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This clinic is not an emergency room-

if you require urgent assistance please visit your nearest emergency room or call 911.

THIS CLINIC IS NOT AN EMERGENCY ROOM.
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IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE CARE- PLEASE CALL 911 OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.

Clinic Hours

Monday: 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 5pm - 9pm
Thursday: 5pm - 9pm
Friday: 5pm - 9pm
Saturday: 10am -5pm
Sunday: Closed

*The clinic is closed on holidays. 

121 Orchard St
P.O. Box 490
Berwick, NS B0P 1E0
 
Administrative Switchboard: 902-538-3111

After Hours Clinic FAQ

What can the clinic treat?

Prescription refills. Medical evaluations. Back, arm, leg pain (break/sprain). Minor cuts, bumps or bruises. Referral for blood work, diagnostic imaging, and other tests. Sore throat. Ear infection. Cough, cold, and flu-like symptoms.

When should I go to an emergency room?​

Severe chest pain or pressure, especially if it radiates to the arm, jaw, or back Severe shortness of breath or trouble breathing Sudden weakness, numbness, or drooping on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, seeing, or walking Severe head injury, especially with fainting or confusion Seizures lasting more than a minute or not stopping Heavy bleeding, deep wounds, or serious burns Choking, stopped breathing, or electric shock Severe allergic reaction with swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing High fever with stiff neck, headache, or unresponsiveness Possible broken bones, especially if the bone is protruding through the skin Poisoning or overdose of medications, drugs, or alcohol

What are my other options?​

Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse and get advice on non-urgent medical matters. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  If you do not have a family practice, call 811 or visit www.needafamilypractice.ca to join a provincial wait list.  Your community pharmacist may offer advice on non-urgent medication matters.

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