About Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)
The North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) provides team-based care for non-emergency health concerns to individuals within the North Shore and surrounding communities who require same-day attention.
If you have a health emergency that requires immediate care, call 911 or present at the nearest emergency department.
Care is available for concerns such as:
- Minor injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Infections
- Less serious child illness and injury
- High fever
- Cuts, wounds, or skin conditions
If you do not have a family doctor/nurse practitioner, or you are unable to get an appointment with your care provider that day, you can visit the UPCC. A health-care team is available, virtually or in-person to provide care for your health issues. You may see one or more of the following health professionals depending on your care needs:
- Family physician (FP)
- Nurse practitioner (Np)
- Registered nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Social Work
- Mental health and substance use clinicians.
- Physiotherapist
If you need to access health-care services at the UPCC, please note that:
- The North Shore UPCC opens at 7:30 a.m. and prioritizes walk-in patients. Walk-in patients are seen based on urgency.
- All patients are triaged by a registered nurse upon arrival to the UPCC and referred to the most appropriate health-care provider. Not all patients will receive care from a physician/nurse practitioner.
Available Services
Parking for Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)
Patients can park for free in the mall parking lot for the Kamloops North Shore UPCC.
Hours for Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week, including statutory holidays.
The Kamloops North Shore UPCC prioritizes walk-in patients.
