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Southlake Community Ontario Health Team to open a COVID-19, Cold and Flu Care Clinic in Georgina

The clinic will provide in-person care for those experiencing moderate cold, flu or COVID-like symptoms.

NEWMARKET, ON – July 19, 2022 – The Southlake Community Ontario Health Team (OHT) is once again providing access to health care services within the communities it serves, with the launch of a COVID-19, Cold and Flu Care clinic in Georgina. The clinic will open by appointment only on July 20, 2022 and will provide in-person care for those experiencing moderate cold, flu, or COVID-like symptoms.

The clinic will be operated by Southlake Community OHT partners, Enhanced Care Clinic and GoToDoctor.ca, and will be staffed by physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals from the local communities. The Southlake Community OHT is committed to providing timely and high-quality access to health care and clinicians through this clinic. The clinic accepts booked appointments only.

“With an ongoing goal of ensuring access to all communities we serve, the COVID-19, cold and flu clinic will provide a convenient option for people experiencing symptoms,” says Gayle Seddon, Director, Southlake Community OHT. “The Southlake Community OHT is committed to providing connected care and ongoing COVID-19 support throughout this pandemic.”

“Recognizing the needs for patients with symptoms to access in-person care, our team is excited to be supporting this meaningful initiative,” says Tommy Cheung, CEO/President, Enhanced Care Clinic and Gotodoctor.ca. “Special thanks to Southlake Community OHT, the Georgina community, local physicians and our medical team for making this possible.”

COVID-19 testing will be available in alignment with the provincial eligibility criteria. Travel swabs are not available at this clinic.

Appointments for the Southlake Community OHT COVID-19, Cold and Flu Care Clinic in the Town of Georgina can be booked at www.care-clinics.ca.

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Media Contact:

Shirley Zhu, Community Integration Lead
Southlake Community Ontario Health Team
Tel: 416- 770-7460
Email: szhu@chats.on.ca