Urgent Care Centre in Vaughan saw 14,000 patients in first year

Open every weekend and holidays

Yorkregion.com
June 30, 2016

Mackenzie Health recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Vaughan Urgent Care Centre.

The 9401 Jane St. facility provides care for patients requiring quick medical attention for illnesses and injuries not requiring immediate hospitalization.

In its first year of operation, the centre saw 13,698 patients of all ages and most were seen by a physician within 30 minutes of registration.

Thirty-five per cent of patients were under age 18 and 10 per cent were over 65 years.

The Urgent Care Centre offers on-site diagnostic and treatment services such as X-rays, casts, stitches and lab tests.

In the first year, 4,475 X-rays were taken, and on average, the centre sees 40 patients a day.

For those requiring a follow-up appointment, the team at the centre provides appointments to Mackenzie Health’s many specialty out-patient clinics.

Many patients leave the UCC following treatment with their appointment already confirmed for the near future.

GOOD TO KNOW:

The centre is open weekday evenings from 4 to 10 p.m. and all weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.