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Is this an emergency?
For life-threatening illnesses or injuries, including symptoms of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room right away.

Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) provide access to same-day, urgent, non-emergency health care. UPCCs are often open evening, weekends and statutory holidays (actual hours vary by clinic). UPCCs provide an alternative to visiting an emergency department for non-emergency issues.

For example, patients who require medical attention within 12 to 24 hours for something like a sprain, minor cut or burn can visit an Urgent and Primary Care Centre. For life-threatening illnesses or injuries, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room right away.

Please note that not all UPCCs have imaging, Electocardiogram (ECG), or Intravenous (IV) therapy. For details on the services available at each UPCC, click on the link below for the UPCC in your community, search our directory or call 8-1-1.

Find an Urgent and Primary Care Centre

Urgent and Primary Care Centres are available in many communities across British Columbia as part of the Province’s Primary Care Strategy. UPCCs are regularly being launched across the province. Keep checking this page for more updates.

Find your health authority below to see if an Urgent and Primary Care Centre is available near you.

Note: Some UPCCs require that you call ahead to confirm hours and COVID procedures. Click on the links below to view more information about the services available, hours of operation, and more.