Friday, December 2, 2016 11Brooklin Town Crier For more information about this feature contact the Brooklin Town Crier at 416.839.0248 Meet Your Local Merchant Durham Doctors House Call Service Have you ever needed to see a doctor but can't get an appointment or aren't able to get out? In 2012 the Ontario Medical Association reported that there were over 900,000 patients without a family physician. Perhaps you are among them? There is now a service that you can access that makes for an easy doctor's visit. One where he comes to you! Durham Doctors House Call Service connects patients with qualified doctors in Durham Region. Instead of having to go to the walk-in clinic (where you can be subjected to other illnesses), you can wait for the doctor in the convenience of your own home. The visit is free of charge with a valid Ontario Health Card (OHIP). The service is optimal for patients who are unable to leave their homes due to any reason. Elderly and young families with infants or toddlers are most appreciative of this service. Often mother's call Durham Doctors when their daycare calls to let them know their child is sick. Durham Doctors House Call Service believes that patients needs are of the utmost importance. The entire team is committed to meeting those needs. Currently Durham Doctors answer approximately 400-500 house calls per week covering Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Courtice and Bowmanville. First to stress that in an emergency one should always call 911 first. If you aren't in an emergency situation however perhaps Durham Doctors House Call Service is ideal for you. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. You can access the service by calling (905)- 619-6641. (If you call after 7:00 p.m. there may be a chance you won't see the doctor that day.) Have handy the following information: Name, Date of Birth, Address, Phone Number, Ontario Health Card Number and the Nature of Concern. Staff will ask some questions to make sure the patient is able to wait for the house call. Then simply wait for your doctor to arrive.