Clinics

Dental Services

The Health Unit Oral Health Team provides the following programs and services:

Screening Program

Oral health staff visit all elementary schools in the Simcoe and Muskoka.  All students in grades JK, SK, 2 and 8 receive a dental screening.  Children in other grades may be screened in follow up from last year or by parent request.   We collect additional information about children’s oral health for local and provincial planning.  The screening consists of a quick look into the mouth by a registered dental hygienist using a sterilized mouth mirror for each child.  Parents are notified in advance of the screening date by letter and school newsletter.  Parents are notified if the child needs to see a dentist or if they would benefit from preventive services provided by the health unit, free of charge. Financial assistance is available through CINOT (Children in Need of Treatment Program) if the cost of required treatment would represent a financial hardship to the family.   

Health Unit Office Screening

Arrangements can also be made for screenings at one of the health unit offices.  Please call 721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520 ext. 8803 to arrange an appointment time. 

Financial Assistance (CINOT)

CINOT is a provincial program administered by the Health Unit.  It provides financial assistance for children up to the end of grade 8 (0 to 14 years) if:

• Parents have no dental insurance or other dental coverage,
• Parents cannot afford to take their child to the dentist and
• There is an obvious dental problem that requires immediate attention

Limited financial assistance is available for high school students.  The money for this program is granted on a year-to-year basis and may not always be available.  For more information on financial help, call 721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520 ext. 8804.

Preventive Program

Through the screening program, children are identified for risk of dental disease.  Parents are notified of preventive services available at no charge through school or health unit clinics.  Services offered include: pit and fissure sealants, fluoride treatments and scaling.  A health history and consent form must be completed by the parent before services can being provided.

Preschool Program

Oral health staff are available to provide education, dental screening and fluoride therapy at various preschool sites including the Ontario Early Years Centers, Moms and Tots groups and day care settings.

Community Requests

Community requests are accommodated whenever possible.

For more information, contact the health unit at 721-7520 or toll free at 1-877-721-7520.

Sexual Health

Sexual Health Clinic Services are available in our Barrie, Midland, Orillia, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Alliston and Bracebridge offices. Public health nurses offer confidential counselling and information about:

• Birth control including the Emergency Contraceptive Pill
• Pregnancy counselling
• Sexually transmitted Infections (STI'S) - testing and free treatment
• HIV testing including anonymous testing
• Sexuality and relationship issues

For sexual health counselling you will see a public health nurse to discuss your concerns or questions. If needed, another appointment can be booked with a nurse practitioner or doctor for further assessment, testing and treatment.

Clinic services are by appointment only. All information is confidential.

Immunization

Free influenza vaccination shots are available at clinics through the fall and early winter. For more details on the flu program click here.

The health unit offers immunization clinics in all of the local offices (Barrie, Midland, Orillia, Cookstown, Collingwood, Huntsville, and Gravenhurst). Immunization services provided include:

• Routine childhood and adult immunization
• Annual influenza immunization
• Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests

Appointments are necessary. Please call Health Connection at 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 to book an appointment. Please specify the office that you would like to book your appointment at when you call.

Barrie
- Every Wednesday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Midland
- 1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Orillia
- 2nd, 3rd & 4th Monday of the month - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cookstown
- 2nd Wednesday of the month - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Collingwood
- 3rd Monday of the month - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Gravenhurst
- 3rd Monday of the month - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Huntsville
- 1st  Tuesday of the month - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note that clinic dates are subject to change