There has been a recent increase in the number of measles cases in Ontario. If you are experiencing symptoms, please book an appointment through our Virtual Urgent Care Clinic or call CHC Stouffville at 905-472-7658 or CHC Uxbridge at 905-852-1009 before booking an in-person appointment. More information.
Our Community Health Clinics (CHC) provide care for individuals with urgent, non-life-threatening conditions. Located in Stouffville (now located at 37 Sandiford Drive) and Uxbridge, the clinics offer same-day and next-day appointments.
In addition, CHC Stouffville offers rapid access for children with providers who specialize in paediatric care.
Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is available for patients to access after-hours virtual care from 1 to 9 p.m. daily.
For applicable cases, the clinics and their services are an alternative to visiting our Emergency Departments to access care.
| Virtual Urgent Care Clinic | CHC Stouffville | CHC Uxbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult services (individuals 18 years and above) | ✔ | ||
| Children’s Rapid Access (individuals up to 18 years) | ✔ | ||
| General services (individuals of all ages) | ✔ | ✔ |
Measles
There has been a recent increase in the number of measles cases in Ontario.
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness with symptoms that include: high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, followed by a red blotchy rash that spreads from the face down to the body.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, stay home and call your health care provider or local public health unit immediately. Monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days. If you need care, and are experiencing measles symptoms, book an appointment through our Virtual Urgent Care Clinic or call CHC Stouffville at 905-472-7658 or CHC Uxbridge at 905-852-1009 before booking an in-person appointment to avoid exposing others.
Public Health Ontario also shares up-to-date exposure alerts and guidance.
Other services provided by our Community Health Clinics
Should I proceed to the nearest Emergency Department?
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please DO NOT request an appointment. You should be seen in-person at your nearest Emergency Department.
- Life-threatening situations
- Stroke symptoms, such as face drooping, arm or leg weakness/numbness, speech difficulties, and headaches
- Signs of a heart attack, including chest discomfort spreading to the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
- Fever in infants under 60 days old
- Severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Actively seizing
- Pregnancy-related emergencies
- Sudden and new altered level of consciousness
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Sudden loss of vision
Our Community Health Clinics and all their services are offered through a partnership with Ontario Health and Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team.