Clare Health Centre

Description:Clare Health Centre in Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia, offers primary care, emergency care, and addiction services.
Location:8559 Highway 1, Meteghan Centre, NS
Phone:902-645-2777
Email:VirtualCareNS@nshealth.ca
Service Area:Digby, Shelburne or Yarmouth areas for Cardiovascular Clinic.
Categories:Primary CareHospitalNursingOther
Website Reference:

Patient and Visitor Experience for Clare Health Centre

Opening Hours

*Opening hours are subject to change & may not be accurate. Contact the clinic for the most up-to-date info.
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:07:00 - 11:50
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:07:00 - 23:50
Friday:Closed
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Funding:public
Best Fit Patients:Patients seeking collaborative care with physicians, allied health professionals, and services like blood collection, public health, and addiction services in one location.
Patient Instructions:
  • Appointments are required for blood collection service.
  • If you have a referral for blood collection, you may book an appointment online or by calling toll-free 1-833-998-2722.
  • For the Cardiovascular Clinic, contact the clinic directly or have your family physician refer you.
  • To take Live and Learn classes, you must be a patient of the Cardiovascular Clinic and pre-registration is required by calling 902-742-3542x1460.
  • For VirtualCareNS, you need a valid Nova Scotia health card number, internet access, an e-mail address, and must be located within the province.
  • If requesting a VirtualCareNS visit for a child or dependent, they need to be at the virtual visit.
  • For VirtualCareNS, if you do not have a primary care provider and are not on the Need a Family Practice Registry, you can register online or by calling 811.
  • For VirtualCareNS, if you are being asked to pay, your account may be set up as a private Maple account and needs conversion, or you may have used your two free Basic Care visits if you have a primary care provider.
  • Controlled substances cannot be prescribed virtually via VirtualCareNS.
  • For VirtualCareNS, if you do not have a primary care provider, request a "Full Care" visit for referrals to in-person primary care clinics.
  • For VirtualCareNS, if you have a primary care provider but need an immediate prescription refill for a controlled substance, contact your pharmacist or a Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinic.
  • VirtualCareNS visits are first come, first serve; you cannot book an appointment.
  • There is no phone-only option for VirtualCareNS; you need to request it by logging into your account through a computer or mobile device.
  • People aged 16 and older must create their own VirtualCareNS account, unless legally considered not able to make independent medical decisions.
  • Children aged 15 and younger should be registered as dependents on their guardian’s VirtualCareNS account.
  • Dependents must be able to attend any VirtualCareNS visits requested for them.
  • For home and community care services, call toll-free at 1-800-225-7225.
  • For long-term care, call toll-free at 1-800-225-7225 to arrange for a Care Coordinator to assess needs.
  • Consider filling out a Social History form and sharing it with your care team.
How to Book:

Appointments for blood collection can be booked online or by phone. Cardiovascular Clinic can be contacted directly or via family physician referral. VirtualCareNS visits are requested online through an account.

Services and Specialties for Clare Health Centre

Main Services

Primary CareFamily MedicineEmergency CareVirtual CareContinuing CareHome and Community CareLong-Term CareRespite and Caregiver SupportHealth EquipmentFrailty and Elder Care
  • Primary Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Emergency Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Home and Community Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Respite and Caregiver Support
  • Health Equipment
  • Frailty and Elder Care
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Public Health
  • Health Records Management
  • COVID-19 Services (Symptoms, Testing, Vaccines)
  • Appointment Preparation
  • Surgery
  • Blood Collection
  • In-Home Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Services
  • Specimen Testing
  • Water Testing
  • X-Ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Bereavement Support
  • Ethics Support
  • Family Presence
  • Hospice
  • In-home Respite
  • Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Music Therapy
  • Palliative Care
  • Pride Health
  • Protecting Vulnerable Adults
  • Cancer Care
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Diabetes Management
  • Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • Heart Health
  • Lung Health
  • Brain Health
  • Orthopedics
  • LGBTQ2S+ Health
  • Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Labour and Delivery
  • Infant Health and Care
  • Organ and Tissue Donation
  • Cardiovascular Clinic
  • Live and Learn (Cardiovascular Health Educational Class)
Telehealth Available:Yes
Telehealth Details:VirtualCareNS offers virtual access to primary care providers (family doctors or nurse practitioners) for Nova Scotians with a valid health card and internet access, available via computer or mobile device.

Specialties for Clare Health Centre

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Family DoctorUrgent CareCardiologistNephrologistOncologistRadiologistEndocrinologistRespirologistNeurologistOrthopedic Surgeon
  • Family Doctor
  • Urgent Care
  • Cardiologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Oncologist
  • Radiologist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Respirologist
  • Neurologist
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Geriatrics
  • Psychiatrist
  • Resident Physician

Subspecialties for Clare Health Centre

Areas of expertise within broader specialties, provided by clinicians with advanced training.
General Family Medicine
Obstetrics
Emergency Medicine
Sports Medicine
Hospitalist Medicine
Occupational Medicine
Pain Medicine
Other
Rural Medicine
Addiction Medicine
Womens Health
Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Provider Genders at Clare Health Centre

Gender of the providers who work here. Note there may be other genders onsite as well.
Male
Female

Provider Count at Clare Health Centre

Approximately 12 healthcare providers with Canadian Medical Doctor licences appear to work from this site.

Clare Health Centre Contact and Communication

Additional Phone Numbers:
Email:VirtualCareNS@nshealth.ca
Forms:
Patients should contact via:phone
Providers should contact via:phone

Clare Health Centre Referral Information

Referral Process: Referral to the Cardiovascular Clinic can be made by a family physician.
How to Refer: Family physician referral or direct contact by the clinic at 902-742-3542x1460.

Clare Health Centre Metadata and Administrative Details

Facilities: Blood collection, Public Health Office, Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI), Laboratory Services.

Clare Health Centre Accessibility and Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible: Unknown
Elevator Access: Unknown

Provider Languages Spoken

There is record of at least one provider speaking each of the following languages on site.
French
Bilingual(English/French)
English

Location of Clare Health Centre

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