In New Brunswick there are three main ways that residents can get medical care: their family doctor, a walk-in clinic, or a hospital.
Family doctor
For most Canadians, a family physician is their primary care provider when it comes to everyday health care. To help New Brunswickers find a family doctor in their area, the province created the Patient Connect NB program. To find a doctor near you, search gnb.ca for “Patient Connect”.
Walk-in clinics and after-hours clinics
Walk-in and after-hours clinics provide care for patients with non-urgent medical problems who don’t have a family doctor or who can’t get an appointment with their doctor quickly enough. After-hours clinics provide non-urgent medical care outside regular office hours and generally require patients to make appointments. Walk-in clinics often serve patients on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Saint John has six walk-in or after-hours clinics:
Saint John Uptown Health Centre
110 Charlotte Street
Saint John, NB
(506) 674-5022
Saint John After-Hours Medical Clinic
110 Crown Street (Shoppers Drug Mart)
Saint John, NB
(506) 635-2273 call up to one hour before opening to book a same-day appointment.
West Side Medical Clinic
201 - 107 Catherwood Street W (Lawton’s Drugs)
Saint John, NB
(506) 693-2273 call up to one hour before opening to book a same-day appointment.
Millidgeville Medical Clinic
725 - 2 Millidge Avenue Saint John, NB
(506) 642-3627 call up to one hour before opening to book a same-day appointment.
University Avenue After-Hours Medical Clinic
35 University Avenue (in Jean Coutu Pharmacy)
Saint John, NB
(506) 657-9355 call for hours
KV After Hours Medical Clinic
140 Hampton Road (Sobeys Mall Plaza)
Rothesay, NB
(506) 849-2273 call up to one hour before opening to book a same-day appointment.
If you don’t live in the City of Saint John, we also recommend using Google Maps to locate a clinic near your community.
Hospitals
You may need to visit a hospital if you require emergency medical attention, or if your family doctor refers you to a hospital for treatment. The Saint John Region has two hospitals providing emergency medical services and specialized treatments.
Saint John Regional Hospital
24hr emergency room service
400 University Avenue
Saint John, NB E2K 5B4
(506) 648-6000
www.horizonnb.ca
St. Joseph's Hospital
Emergency room service from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
130 Bayard Drive
Saint John, NB E2L 3L6
(506) 632-5555
www.horizonnb.ca
Online Healthcare
eVisit
For patients currently without a primary health care provider, eVisit can help with your medical concerns and any routine investigations or referrals to specialists, including prescription refills. With eVisit, you can speak with a Nurse Practitioner online from the comfort of your home. eVisitNB Virtual Care is covered with a valid Medicare Card issued by the Government of New Brunswick.
NB Health Link
NB Health Link (https://nbhealthlink.ca/) provides its registered patients with access to a network of family doctors and nurse practitioners throughout the province. Medical appointments are available in-person, by telephone or online, depending on your symptoms and needs. Only patients on the Patient Connect NB list will be called to join NB Health Link. If you are not yet on the Patient Connect NB list please click here or call 811.
Phone numbers to know
Telecare 811
Dial 811 if you have a non-emergency medical or health question. An experienced nurse will offer advice on medical treatments 24 hours a day. Telecare is a free-of-charge, confidential service that does not require a Medicare number.
Emergency 911
Call 911 if you are experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening emergency such as a medical issue, fire, or crime. The operator will dispatch a fire truck, police, or ambulance. There is no fee for police or fire emergencies. In the case of medical emergencies, an ambulance will be dispatched with two paramedics. Note that ambulance calls will result in a bill for $130.60, so only call an ambulance if it is an emergency. Otherwise, call Telecare 811, or visit the hospital on your own.
Community Programs and Services 211
Call 211 to get information on a wide range of community programs and referral to community, social, health, and government services. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calls are always answered by a person, and multilingual service is available.
211 provides information on:
- Non-emergency police number
- Food banks
- Walk in clinics
- Alzheimer support
- Mental health help
- Meals on Wheels
- Emergency shelters for homeless
- Services for domestic violence victims
- Public health
- Crisis services
- Provincial and local helpline phone numbers
- Settlement help for newcomers
- Housing help centres
- Youth drop-in programs
- Child, youth and family counselling
- Emergency utility assistance
- Understanding which government service might help or assistance
- Disability support programs
- Parenting programs