A handy health care guide to help you find a physician or nurse anywhere in Canada
By Patricia Robertson
THE MARITIMES New Brunswick is the only province in the Maritimes that offers telehealth services. However, all provinces offer a variety of ways to find a doctor from databases to phone lines.
NEWFOUNDLAND The Newfoundland Medical Board has a doctor database. Type in your community and view a list of doctors in your area.
NEW BRUNSWICK New Brunswick doesn't offer a dedicated "accepting new patients" site, but The College of Physicians and Surgeons does have an extensive doctor database. Type in your community and access a list of doctors with offices in your area.
THE TERRITORIES In the Territories, the main point of contact for health needs is the government and only the Northwest Territories offers telehealth services.
THE YUKON Patients seeking doctors are asked to call various clinics in their area. You can also call the Health and Social Services Department for more information. No telehealth services are available.
FIND A DOCTOR Call: 800-661-0408 ext. 3673
THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Patients seeking a doctor can call the Department of Health and Social Services
FIND A DOCTOR Call: 867-920-8058
CALL A NURSE: Call: 888-255-1010
NUNAVUT The Department of Health and Social Services is the contact for patients seeking a doctor. No telehealth services are available.
Finding a family doctor can be a real challenge. This guide to open practices is designed to reduce some of the red tape that can keep you from accessing health care. Print this page and tape it to the fridge, tuck it in your purse, or share the website links with friends and family.
Patricia Robertsonis a Saskatchewan-based journalist..
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