Residents in the Saint John area now have a new option to access primary care.
The Saint John Uptown Health Centre on Charlotte Street now offers same-day, self-referral appointments, Horizon Health announced this week.
Susan Neal, primary health care director for the Saint John area, said they are excited to expand their options for patients.
“By offering people the option to self-refer, we are helping alleviate some of the pressures in our emergency departments and support those who don’t have a family physician or primary health care provider,” Neal said in a news release.
Appointments are available Monday to Thursday beginning at 8:30 a.m each day. Once all appointments are filled, callers will receive a message that the clinic is full for the day with instructions to call again when the clinic reopens.
A limited waitlist will also be created for patients who can attend on short notice in the event of cancellations.
Officials said these are not walk-in appointments and must be booked over the phone.
Those looking to book an appointment can call 506-674-5048.
