Minor Ailments
The SCFHT Pharmacist is available to assess and prescribe medications for minor ailments, which are health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment and/or self-care strategies.
A minor ailment is generally a condition that is less serious, can be self-diagnosed and managed with minimal treatment, and is often self-limiting, meaning that it only lasts for a short period of time.
Our pharmacist will meet with you to help confirm your self diagnosis and rule out symptoms that require further medical attention.
This can be done in person or by phone for most minor ailments.
If your condition does not meet the description listed above, please book an appointment with your primary care provider to avoid delays in treatment.
What Can We Help With?
- Timely assessment of minor ailments in person or by phone depending on the nature of the patient’s condition
- Provide treatment of minor ailments including prescriptions and/or self care strategies.
Who Is It For?
- For patients with or without a primary care provider
- Patients may self refer
Services & Supports
Minor Ailments Include:
- Canker sores & cold sores
- Eczema & allergic skin rash
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Joint & muscle pain
- Pinworms & threadworms
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Diaper rash
- Hemorrhoids
- Mild acne
- Menstrual pain
- Nasal Allergies
- Insect bites/stings
- Nausea & vomiting (of pregnancy)
- Pink eye (due to allergies or bacteria)
- Thrush (fungal infection of the mouth)
- Bacterial skin infection (impetigo)
- Urinary tract infection (uncomplicated)
- Tick bites (Lyme disease prevention)
You can book an appointment online. For more information about our Minor Ailments Program, please call the Sunset Country Family Health Team at (807) 468-6321 ext. 1.