Amherst, NS
Current ER wait · NS Health
Typical range: 30m–1h 45m
Updated 8m ago · All Nova Scotia hospitals
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Your pharmacist can assess and prescribe for 28+ common conditions including UTIs, cold sores, pink eye, allergies, shingles, contraception. No appointment needed.
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No cost with a valid NS Health Card at Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics (CPPCC). Fees may apply at other pharmacies.
Source: Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
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Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Amherst serves the Cumberland County region near the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border. The 24/7 emergency department provides care for residents of Amherst, Springhill, Parrsboro, and surrounding communities.
24/7 Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Rehabilitation.
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Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Nova Scotia health data. Actual wait times may vary.
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