The Dryden Regional Health Centre is opening a COVID-19 Assessment Centre in response to the pandemic.
It will be open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
Appointments must be made ahead of time and walk-ins are strictly prohibited.
The assessments will be held at the Dingwall Medical Clinic Building at the first entrance on the left at the old Hearing Centre.
Officials urge that the entrance should be marked and people are being told not to enter the medical clinic main building.
The following information has been provided by the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
What are symptoms of COVID-19:
– fever greater than 38 degrees Celsius
– new or worsening cough, sore throat, headache, muscle/joint aches and fatigue
– shortness of breath
How to access the DRHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre:
1. It is recommended you complete the Ministry online assessment tool at www.ontario.ca .
2. Please contact the Northwestern Health Unit COVID-19 HOTLINE 1-866-468-2240) so
they may determine if you require an appointment at the DRHC Assessment Centre.
3. If you require an appointment, the Northwestern Health Unit will contact the DRHC
Assessment Centre to identify your need for an appointment.
4. The DRHC Assessment Centre will then contact you to schedule the appointment.
5. Once you arrive, please read the instructions posted, and ensure you follow them.
What will happen at the DRHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre:
– You will be required to wear a disposable mask provided by the nurse and use hand
sanitizer when entering the facility.
– You are to attend your scheduled appointment alone; except one adult may
accompany a child, frail elderly, person with disability, or an individual acting as an
interpreter.
– You will be asked for your OHIP card.
– You will be screened for symptoms, travel and contact history.
– Nurses will assess vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
– Screening will determine if you require a nose swab.
– Not everyone who attends the clinic will be swabbed.
– The Northwestern Health Unit will follow up with you after your results are received
and ensure that any further direction/instruction is provided to you.
