Thetis Island Health Services Information and Contacts List – September 2023
Provided by Forbes Hall Health Services Group
This information (with live links) is also available on thetisposts.ca on the righthand side under Health Services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE - IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1
· Response by the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department – First Responders in coordination with BC Ambulance Service paramedics.
· Injuries – examples include broken bones, head injuries, cuts, burns, etc.
· Critical Health Issues – examples include trouble breathing, chest pain/pressure, severe pain, heavy bleeding, signs of stroke – face, droop, arm/leg weakness and difficulty speaking, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, etc.
ISLAND HEALTH CLINIC AT FORBES HALL
Erin Van Wieren – Nurse Practitioner
To book an appointment:
· Call the Medical Office Assistant, Kari, at 1-250-739-5700 extension: 54814 to book an appointment, Mondays through Thursdays.
· If you are unable to contact Kari this way: please call the number of the main clinic which is: 250-739-5784 and someone will help you to book an appointment.
· Appointments are available on-site at Forbes Hall on Tuesdays, and virtually on Thursdays.
Note: Tuesday Same-Day Appointments:
Even if Erin VanWieren is not your Primary Care Provider, and you have a developing medical issue that is not an immediate emergency but that you do want a primary care provider to assess, call Kari at 1-250-739-5700 ext. 54814 and book a SAME DAY appointment. Two appointments are held each Tuesday for these types of appointments, last in the morning, and last in the afternoon.
PRIMARY CARE REGISTRATION
If you do not have a family doctor, register to be listed.
You will be listed and will be contacted when a local, available Nurse Practitioner or Family Doctor is taking new patients.
· The Online Registration Form Link: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-connect-registry/cowichan
· Call 8-1-1 to access by phone.
· Call 7-1-1 to access by phone for the deaf or hard of hearing.
COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC:
Vinh Pham 1-250-210-0449
Available for wellness checks,
blood pressure checks and other assistance.
Please have your primary care provider put in a referral, or call Vinh for more information.
SOCIAL WORKER:
Marcela Y. Mrnka, RSW – Social Worker
Cowichan Primary Care Network
250-436-0314
FORBES HALL VIRTUAL CARE CENTRE
For those who need a safe, private space with WiFi, and a device, if needed, to meet virtually with their care provider.
Access the following information online via the following links:
· Online Booking Form: https://forms.gle/Nds1DqZmkJCed6Uv7
· Health Care Station Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_3m4ehbt7f2bnkkk552jq2mpjik%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FVancouver
· Access Information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PYvcNVHSd6faa3tGLEK7N08Mycwan4Oz6yGq6lTNom0/edit?usp=sharing
Note: Virtual Care is provided via smartphone or computer due to image capabilities, therefore it is not available via a landline. If you are not connected digitally, please have a family member or close friend assist you.