New urgent treatment centre opens in Fredericton to improve access to primary care. ALH
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FREDERICTON (GNB) – A new urgent treatment centre has opened in Fredericton, giving patients more options for non-life-threatening medical needs and improving access to primary care.
“Partners across the health-care system are working to ensure that patients have access to the primary care they need,” said Health Minister Bruce Fitch. “That means giving people access to more points of service when they do not need to visit an emergency room.”
The Fredericton Urgent Treatment Centre in the Brookside Mall is staffed by physicians, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, and will alleviate pressure on local hospital emergency rooms.
Staff will treat illnesses or injuries that require same-day attention, such as rashes and skin conditions, soft tissue injuries, minor allergic reactions, skin infections, extremity injuries, lumps and bumps, abrasions, nosebleeds, minor wounds and lacerations. The centre also provides medical imaging services, such as X-rays and ultrasounds.
The centre is not for people with symptoms such as chest pains, shortness of breath, signs of a stroke, or mental health concerns. Those people should visit the nearest emergency room.
The urgent treatment centre is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Horizon Health Network plans to expand coverage to seven days a week next year.
The centre is operating on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment required. It will eventually transition to a more traditional triage model, where patients with the most acute medical needs will be seen first.
The centre works under the direction of the emergency department team from the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
