Provides timely, non-emergency health care for patients in Burnaby.
Address Notes
Located at PrimeCare Medical Centre (2nd floor).
Parking and Transportation
- Free underground parking is available. Access is from the back of the Esprit building on Arcola Street. Driving along Kingsway (towards Vancouver), turn right at Walker (at the Tommy Douglas Library) and turn right on Arcola street. At the end of Arcola, turn right at the last driveway.
- Street access to the Centre is from the front of the building on Edmonds Street.
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday and Statutory Holidays: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A UPCC is not intended to replace family physicians and nurse practitioners as a person's first point of contact for health concerns, nor does it replace Emergency Departments for life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
Eligibility
Examples of when to use urgent care:
- Cuts, wounds or skin conditions
- Infections
- New or worsening pain
- Sprains and strains
- Nausea, diarrhea or constipation
Urgent and Primary Care Centres can assess your health care needs and help attach you to a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community.
Please call ahead to make sure the UPCC can meet your care needs.
Patient can access the centre by phoning to set up an appointment.
Patients experiencing chest pains, head injuries or broken bones cannot be treated at the Centre and should always attend their local hospital’s emergency room.
Referral
Language (s) Offered
For informal conversations, such as booking appointments, a family member or friend can help you explain what you need to your health care team.