CISSSO sees large volume of ER visits, urges public to seek alternatives

CISSSO sees large volume of ER visits, urges public to seek alternatives

Regional health authority CISSSO issued a statement Friday noting that there is currently a large volume of people arriving at emergency rooms in the Outaouais. They ask that resident only go to the ER when absolutely necessary, and listed the following options as alternatives:

– First contact Info-Santé at 811
– Check the availability of your family doctor
– Make an appointment at a medical clinic with or without an appointment
– Consult a pharmacist
– Check the services available in CLSC
– Make an appointment at Clinique Médigo
– Use the Frontline Access Window (GAP) if you are eligible,