Lambton County – December 1, 2025 – The Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team (S-L OHT) and local partners announce expanded resources designed to help residents more easily navigate their healthcare options throughout the holiday season.
This year, there are several new updates for residents, including expanded access through Health Care Connect, updated walk-in and after-hours care options, MobileCare schedules, and extended holiday hours for Virtual Urgent Care Ontario on December 24-26 and December 31-January 1. The S-L OHT’s Holiday Health Resources flyer also highlights additional supports, such as local mental health and addictions services, vaccination availability, and other community programs. The resources are available on the S-L OHT website and social media channels.
“When people know where to go and who to call, they feel more confident and prepared,” said Nadine Neve, Executive Lead, S-L OHT. “This work is a true collaboration across the system, and the new resources reflect what matters most to residents and families.”
The flyer reflects a co-design process involving local healthcare partners and the S-L OHT’s Patient Family Care Partners (PFCP), who helped shape the content based on what residents identify as most helpful when seeking care during the holidays.
“Now is a good time to reach out to your primary care provider for any questions about hours, and if you don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, Health Care Connect can help get you started,” said Dr. Vid Singh, Primary Care Clinical Co-design Lead. “Our community has many effective care options that can help people get the support they need while keeping emergency departments available for true emergencies.”
Holiday Healthcare Preparation
Call your primary care provider first: Your family doctor or nurse practitioner is your best option for non-emergency concerns such as coughs, colds, medication questions, minor injuries, or urinary tract infections.
Health Care Connect: If you do not have a primary care provider, you can enroll to be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect.
Know your options for walk-in care: Check holiday hours for local walk-in clinics or call
• Rapids Family Health Team – Access to Care: 519-491-6188
• Rural Access to Care: 519-704-5003
MobileCare: A clinic on wheels providing mental health, addictions care, and primary care in participating communities. Schedules and locations are available at sl.mobilecareclinic.ca.
Virtual Urgent Care Ontario Access: non-emergency urgent care online at urgentcareontario.ca. Extended holiday hours: open December 24–26 and December 31–January 1. Visit urgentcareontario.ca.
Mental health supports: Local mental health and addictions resources are listed at agefriendlysarnialambton.ca.
Vaccinations: More than 25 local pharmacies offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines. You can also book through your primary care provider or search for a nearby option at ontario.ca/vaccine-locations.
Health811: Call 1-866-797-0007 for free, confidential, 24/7 health advice from a registered nurse.
Community navigation (Age-Friendly): Connect with local supports through the Family Counselling Centre’s Community Navigators or by visiting agefriendlysarnialambton.ca.
The S-L OHT extends warm wishes to the community for a healthy, safe, and supported holiday season. Download Holiday Health Flyer below.