With cold and flu season upon us, local health providers are teaming up to ensure local residents know where to go for care.
The Right Care, Right Place campaign is a partnership between the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and CK Ontario Health Team to support residents whether they have a primary care provider or not.
“This campaign is about ensuring that every member of our community knows where to turn for the care they need,” said CKHA President and CEO, Adam Topp, in a news release. “By working together across organizations, we can provide consistent information, strengthen access to services, and support residents in making informed decisions about their health.”
Officials say there is a range of health care options available in Chatham-Kent, whether residents need advice from their family physician or nurse practitioner, same-day care at a walk-in or after-hours clinic, support through virtual urgent care, or emergency services for serious or life-threatening conditions.
“Prevention and timely care go hand in hand,” added Dr. Briana Yee-Providence, local Family Physician and CKOHT Primary Care Network Physician Lead. “When community members know where to go, and take steps like getting vaccinated, it helps keep everyone healthier and our health system running smoothly.”
For more information on primary care services, visit www.ckoht.ca/rightcarerightplace.
