COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Effective March 29th, 2023 any person requiring PCR testing or antiviral assessment for COVID-19 will be able to access these services through the Emergency Department at the Timmins and District Hospital. These services are offered on an appointment-only basis. 

How do I access this service?

A COVID-19 nurse is available Monday to Friday, between 9 AM - 5 PM. Please call 705-267-0224 to schedule your appointment. If the COVID-19 nurse is unavailable please leave one voicemail and your call will be returned as quickly as possible within the hours of service noted above. 

I have a scheduled appointment, where do I go?

When you get to the Emergency Department Waiting Room please immediately put on a mask. Please pick up the phone located at 'Door B' (door that you're called to to enter the Emergency Department) and inform the person who picks up that you're here for a COVID-19 Appointment. You will not need to take a number and register with Admitting/Triage. The COVID-19 Nurse will take you to the testing area and complete the screening and testing process. 

The same process is in place for those with an antiviral therapy appointment. 

RESOURCES

Paxlovid Treatment for COVID-19

You may have heard about Paxlovid, an anti-viral tablet for COVID-19.  Here are the key things to know:

  • Most people with COVID-19 symptoms just need to self-isolate and rest, drink plenty of fluids and take analgesics such as acetaminophen (as needed) for headaches, fevers or muscle aches.  This information sheet answers many of the most common questions about COVID-19, including when to call the doctor’s office, seek assessment at a COVID-19 assessment clinic or call 911.
  • Paxlovid is used to treat adults who have mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms and are at high-risk of worsening to severe illness, where they might require hospitalization.  Depending on your age, health, and vaccination status (see below*), it could be an option for you.  Use the provincial screening tool, found on the covid-19.ontario.ca website, to see if you might benefit from Paxlovid or other treatments.  There are several factors to consider, including potential interactions with other drugs, so a discussion with your doctor/healthcare team is important.
  • If you think you may qualify for treatment and have COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild), call your doctor’s office or the Timmins Covid-19 Assessment Clinic.   Do not wait for your symptoms to become severe: treatment must be started within five days of the onset of your first symptoms.  They can help determine your next steps.  
  • If you are prescribed Paxlovid, your local pharmacy can dispense the medication to you.
  • Call 911 or go to the Emergency Department if you have severe symptoms, such as: you are having shortness of breath at rest or finding it harder and harder to breathe, have severe chest pain, are feeling confused or losing consciousness.

*You may be at higher risk if you are:

  • Over 18 years old and have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or medications
  • Over 70 years old (regardless of vaccine status)
  • Over 60 years old with fewer than three vaccine doses
  • Over 18 years old with fewer than three vaccine doses and at least one of these risk conditions:
    • Obesity
    • Diabetes
    • Heart disease
    • Hypertension
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Chronic respiratory disease (including cystic fibrosis)
    • Cerebral palsy
    • Intellectual or developmental disabilities
    • Sickle cell disease
    • Moderate or severe kidney disease
    • Moderate or severe liver disease
    • Pregnant
    • Unvaccinated

 

COVID-19 Testing for International Travel

COVID-19 Testing for International Travel will continue to be available through the Emergency Department on an appointment-only basis. 

How do I access this service?

A COVID-19 nurse is available Monday to Friday, between 9 AM - 5 PM. Please call 705-267-0224 to schedule your appointment. If the COVID-19 nurse is unavailable please leave one voicemail and your call will be returned as quickly as possible within the hours of service noted above. 

PCR Testing

PCR Testing is available at the cost of $200 per swab. To schedule your PCR Test for International travel please call the Assessment Centre to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are not permitted.

RAT Testing

RAT testing is available at the cost of $50 per swab. You are not required to schedule your RAT, please attend during Assessment Centre hours.

The Timmins and District Hospital Assessment Centre is not responsible for determining the timing required for your test. Requirements for travel change frequently and each destination may be different. It is the responsibility of the passenger to check any testing requirements for their destination prior to scheduling their testing.