Vision Services
NWT Health Care offers optomotry services through the Stanton Ophthalmology Clinic. It is a good idea to call 867-873-3577 far in advance as appointments can sometimes take a while to secure. The Government of the Northwest Territories covers eyes testing every 2 years.
Clinics
Same day clinic appointments are available most days of the week however you must start calling at 8:15am to book an appointment. If an appointment is not available make sure to ask to be placed on the cancellation list.
Although you're likely not to see your family doctor you will see someone within the same doctor group and your information will be added to your chart.
Same Day Services are NOT for issues, such as:
- Complete physical examinations
- Routine pap tests
- Wart treatment and other minor procecdures
- Follow ups for lab and other diagnostic results
- Narcotic medication refills
- Injections
- Completing forms
Centre for Northern Families/walk-in Clinic
Tuesdays from 10:00am-3:00pm
Frame Lake Community Health Clinic
Includes family physician services
For same day services call first thing in the morning, after 8:15 am, to secure an appointment on Wednesday and Thursday.
Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
Includes family physician services, lab services, psychological counselling and some home care services.
For same day services call first thing in the morning, after 8:15 am, to secure an appointment on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
