Care options

For non-life-threatening conditions, you may visit a walk-in clinic in your area. Some clinics may offer virtual care.

If you are without a primary care provider or will be without one in the next 3 (three) months, you can be added to the provincial waitlist.

• Visit: Patient Connect NL 
• Call: 1-833-913-4679
• Visit: Family care teams

 

For information regarding family doctors who may be accepting new patients, visit Find a doctor NL – NL Medical Association.

HealthLine 811 is a confidential service, available 24/7, that connects with a registered nurse for health information and medical advice.

Virtual consultations with nurse practitioners are available for non-emergency issues including routine prescription refills and advice on managing chronic conditions.

Services are covered by MCP and available daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is recommended to book appointments one week in advance.

For access:

• Call: 811 (TTY 1-888-709-3555 or Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP 1-888-709-2929)
• Visit: 811 HealthLine

 

Teladoc offers virtual primary health care for people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Appointments are available with Canadian-based family physicians and nurse practitioners who are licensed to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador.

To be eligible for provincial virtual primary care services, you must:

• not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner;
• be registered with Patient Connect NL or by phone at 1-833-913-4679; and
• have a valid MCP number.

Pharmacists can assess and prescribe treatment for common conditions including shingles, nail fungus, pinkeye and urinary tract infections. They also provide short-term renewals for most prescriptions and health advice for common health concerns. 

For further information, call your local pharmacy or visit NL Pharmacy Board.