Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital to offer same-day appointments

Residents on the Eastern Shore are getting access to same-day medical appointments at the Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority announced Monday that the hospital will be offering same-day appointments at least two days a week for"urgent, non-life threatening illnesses or injuries."

Itsaid the services will provide "more consistent access to care in the community" for those experiencing unexpected health concerns.

Theinitial schedule has been announced for the month of April,though the health authority saidadditional dates will be added. Operating hours will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Examples of urgentbut non-life threatening conditions includemild abdominal pain, simple fractures, minor infections and small lacerations, the health authority said.

Appointments are required and can be made by phone.