Barrie and Community Family Medicine Clinics

The BCFMC Walk-In Clinics have restructured and are now closed to all non-FHO patientsOpen only to patients of one of the family physicians listed here https://barriefho.ca/physicians/ After-hours clinic offers increased services and access to primary care for FHO members' patients exclusively, including same-day appointments for FHO patients on a first-come, first-served basis. On-line registration available. See website for details. If your physician is not able to see you, they will direct you to one of the After-Hours Clinic locations or to call 705-722-1199.

Services include:

• Bronchitis and pneumonia
• Sinus infections
• Cold and Flu symptoms
• Vomiting and Diarrhea
• Strep Tests and assessments
• Free medications for sexually transmitted infections (STI) available
• Narcotics will not be prescribed
• COVID-19 PCR testing is no longer available

Telephone Assessments (Tele-Clinic) - Call 705-722-1199 for medical needs not requiring in-person physical assessments or if you are unsure what you require, FHO patients may call their Tele-Clinic to speak to staff and, if necessary, complete a phone assessment with a Physician. (e.g. some prescription renewals).

Note that the services below are NOT appropriate for the Tele-Clinic:

• Controlled substance renewal or prescription
• Musculoskeletal injuries requiring an exam
• Conditions that require a Breast, Pelvic, Genital. or Rectal exam
• Cuts that would reasonably require stitches (longer than 1cm)
• Acute or new psychiatric crises or symptoms
• Any emergency symptoms including: Chest pain, Shortness of breath, Abdominal pain
• New onset severe headaches
• Allergic reaction
• Choking
• Altered state of consciousness
• Head or neck injury
• Patients under 4 years of age

• Health Care - Community Health Centres and Family Health Teams
• Health Care - Walk-In Medical Clinics