
The Central West Ontario Health Team (OHT) is a collaboration of health partners across Brampton, North Etobicoke, West Woodbridge, Malton and Bramalea.
As one of the largest OHT’s in the province we serve close to 900,000 people. Together, more than 275 partners including home and community care, acute care, specialty care, primary care, long-term care, mental health and addictions services, patients/clients, community support services, are coming together with the goal of providing better coordinated care for the community.
Know Where to Go for Care in the Community
Use this guide to determine which section of the health system to visit, depending on your need.
If you are unsure about our symptoms, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
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Family Doctor,
Nurse Practitioner or Walk-In Clinic
See your Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Walk-In Clinic for non-emergency issues such as:
- Common illnesses such as cold, flu, or COVID-like symptoms
- Skin conditions or minor injuries such as sprains and strains
- Urinary tract infections, unexplained changes in weight, or energy level
- Annual physicals, prescription refills, and vaccinations
- Long-term health care management for illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis
- Other non-life-threatening conditions/injuries
Please ask Walk-In Clinic to share care details with your family doctor.

Virtual Urgent Care
The Regional Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is available to residents who require timely access to a nurse practitioner that can be addressed virtually.
This is right for you if:
- Your medical condition/injury is non-life-threatening
- You are unable to get a timely appointment with your family doctor/do not have a family doctor
- No health card is required
- Online appointment booking available in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Urdu, and Italian
Visit: health811.ontario.ca or call 8-1-1

Urgent Care Centre
Peel Memorial
Use the Urgent Care Centre for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries:
- Sprains, strains, or broken bones
- Cuts that might need stitches
- Allergic reactions or skin rashes
- Earaches or eye injuries
- Asthma attacks
- Infections
- Minor burns
- Nose and throat complaints

Emergency Departments
Brampton Civic or Etobicoke General
Go to an Emergency Department for medical emergencies and serious injuries or conditions:
- Chest pain or abdominal pain
- Shortness of breath
- Pregnancy-related emergencies
- Internal bleeding
- Numbness or weakness in arms or hands
- Major trauma
- Mental health issues
- Injuries or illnesses of infants six months of age and younger
- Seizures or stroke symptoms
If you are unsure about your symptoms, go to the nearest emergency department or call 9-1-1.
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Know Where to Go for Care in the Community
Unsure where to go for care in the community, depending on your need? This handy guide created by William Osler Health System and the Central West Ontario Health Team provides an overview of when to visit a Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Walk-In Clinic, when to visit Virtual Urgent Care, an Urgent Care Centre, or […]