07/19/2025
Did you know? If you don’t have a primary care provider or need care before you’re able to see your regular provider, you can visit the Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness Team’s Pharmacist/Nursing Drop-In Clinic. Care is available for adults 18 and older.
We assess and treat non-urgent health concerns, such as:
- Prescription renewals
- Cold sores, impetigo, swimmer’s ear, plantar warts, pink eye, mild nausea, headache and pain lasting < 2 weeks, pinworms, oral thrush, insomnia, mild acne, yeast infections and more.
We assess and help manage chronic conditions, such as:
- COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure/high cholesterol, weight management
We can assess and, in some cases, prescribe for concerns, such as:
- Urinary tract infections (in females age 16+, with some exclusions), birth control, tick bites/Lyme disease prophylaxis, shingles
Bring your provincial health card, a list of your medications and your pharmacy name. No appointment required.
Upcoming clinics:
- Tatamagouche: Wednesday, July 23, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 202 Main St, Tatamagouche, NS (Virtual Urgent Care available)
- Truro: Tuesday July 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 640 Prince Street, Suite 204, Truro, NS (Virtual Urgent Care Available)
- Pugwash: Wednesday, July 30, 10. a.m – 1 p.m. at 11057 NS-6, Pugwash, NS (Virtual Urgent Care available)
- Five Islands: Tuesday, August 5, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at 353 NS-2, Lower Five Islands, NS (Virtual Urgent Care available)
Virtual Urgent Care:
Virtual Urgent Care will now be available at select clinics, listed above.
How does Virtual Urgent Care work? At the appointment, patients are checked in in-person and assessed by the family practice nurse, who then connects them with a virtual physician via tablet. The physician discusses the health concern with support from the nurse. After the appointment, clinic staff review the physician’s recommendations with the patient, including prescriptions or tests, and explain any next steps.
The virtual physician can address health concerns including:
- prescription refills (except for controlled substances)
- Sinus congestion, coughs and sore throat, urinary tract infections, skin concerns; bites and stings, mild/moderate aches and pains, and other conditions as assessed by your healthcare provider
Visit https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/northern-zone-mobile-health-and-wellness-team-0 to learn more and view our full clinic and programming schedule.
