Spruce Medical Centre
102-4630 Lazelle Avenue V8G 1S6 Terrace, BC, Canada

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Attention Patients: We have changed our phone hours. Effective immediately our phone hour will be Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Please note that we do have a high call volume, please do leave us a message if you are unable to get through and we will return your call. Just a reminder, we do have online booking available at www.sprucemed.online.

Important to mention: Please note if you have a egg allergy or a previous reaction to a flu vaccine, we will be unable to provide your vaccination. We can only also provide vaccines to children 10 and over.

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As you will be aware, British Columbia is beginning a phased plan to slowly open up again, with businesses and services working in new ways compared to how they worked before the arrival of COVID. This is only possible because we have all followed the instructions of Dr. Bonnie Henry, in particular physical distancing, hand washing and staying at home as much as possible. COVID has not gone away, but the risk of one of us catching COVID and of COVID overwhelming healthcare ha...s reduced. It is very important that we go through these next steps cautiously and safely, so that the risk of overwhelming healthcare and the risk of you catching COVID do not both increase dramatically. It is important that you continue to follow the measures that Dr. Henry advises; it is through all of our behaviour that we will prevent COVID cases rising again. Over the coming weeks and months, we will start provision of a slowly increasing amount of in person healthcare in our offices, and provide some of the routine healthcare that could be safely suspended at the beginning of this pandemic, such as screening, through a stepwise plan. This plan will only progress as long as the risk of COVID to all of us remains low. In the first instance, we will continue to see patients virtually, via video or on the telephone. Where we deem it necessary, not just for urgent conditions or conditions we couldn’t diagnose without doing a physical examination, but for some examinations needed for chronic diseases or some screening for exampleface to face care will now occur in our own offices. The reasons we will not see everyone in-person are as follows: We have to continue to reduce COVID risk in our offices through physical distancing, which will reduce the amount of people we can have in our office at any one time. The risk of COVID has not gone awayconsequently, the regional Health Authorities require us to wear PPE (masks and eye protection) during all in-person encounters. PPE remains in short supply worldwidetherefore we have to be economical with its usage. We have to clean our exam rooms frequently and thoroughly to ensure you are not at risk of catching COVID from your visit- this will reduce the number of people we can see in our office each day. We know that virtual care is safe and effective in a number of conditions and welcomed by a number of our patients as more convenient. We want to reassure you that safe care will continue to occur, and that you will be seen in person if it is clinically necessary. This does not mean that everyone can be seen back in the office, but over time we anticipate seeing more of you in the office as long as COVID cases do not rise. Please remember our office is open and providing care, though please do not turn up in-person unless it is pre-arranged. We can be contacted by phone/email/online in the usual way. We look forward to seeing more of you in our office in the future.

We would like to welcome Dr Amy Passmore to Spruce Medical Centre. Dr.Passmore will be assuming Dr Laings practice from June 15th. More detail to follow. We would like to welcome Dr Amy Passmore to Spruce Medical Centre. Dr.Passmore will be assuming Dr Laings practice from June 15th. More detail to follow.

While we are not able to do in person assessments for possible COVID-19 related illness, your family doctor is available and best qualified to virtually assess your symptoms and advise regarding testing and further management. Thank you for continuing to follow the provincial guidelines regarding social distancing!

Spring is in the air and we all want to be outside. Please remember how much we all depend on continued social distancing to resume normal life! https://youtu.be/9csvnEpeSrI

We continue to offer virtual appointments which can be booked by phone or online. If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID 19 related illness, feel free to reach out to your family doctor. A gentle reminder that our physicians are also working at the hospital and may not be able to phone you at the booked time, but rather when they are free to do so. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for continuing to stay home to help us flatten the curve!... See more

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We are currently experiencing technical problems with our phone lines. We are working hard to fix it. Apologies for the inconvenience. Our online booking is avaible for virtual consults.

To our patients, We are taking this unusual step to write to you personally regarding the COVID-19 virus. You will have heard the directive from our Provincial Health Officer, Dr Bonnie Henry, to self-isolate and practice social distancing. The time to act is now. Our province is in a state of emergency. What we do today will impact the health of British Columbians in the weeks to come.... Stay home unless absolutely necessary. No dinner parties. No shopping. No sports, not even outside. Instead, have coffee with a friend online. Keep six feet or two metres away from everyone at all times. Thats about the width of a car or two length of two arms stretched out. Call your loved ones and tell them to do the same. Remind young people in your life that they can get sick from this virus. More importantly, they can be carriers and cause a lot of harm to parents, grandparents, and other loved ones. We can do this, but we cant wait one more hour or one more day. Lets save lives, together. Your Spruce Team

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Due to the current and impending COVID-19 pandemic, we will be making changes in the way we deliver your care. Our goal is to minimize potential exposure to as many people as possible, while freeing up resources to attend to those who require urgent care. Starting immediately - we will no longer be booking routine appointments (including routine physicals, pap smears, wart treatments and ear syringes). If you have an appointment scheduled currently, you will be contacted to c...ancel or amend this appointment. Additionally, we will be reviewing our schedules and incoming appointments - those that can be accomplished safely by telephone or a video call will be booked as such. Those visits that are of a more urgent nature and require an in-person visit, may be offered this option. We are NOT able to screen for or safely accommodate COVID-19 related illness. In order to help reduce the spread of the virus - we ask for your help. If you have respiratory symptoms (cough, cold, fever, runny nose, sore throat), have travelled outside of the country, or have had contact with someone with respiratory symptoms and travel, we ask that you STAY HOME and call 811 or our office. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND OUR OFFICE. As a community, our responsibility at this time, is to minimize the virus spread and the impending impact on our healthcare system. If you are able to delay your elective appointments, we urge you to do so. We also ask that you do not attend the EMERGENCY ROOM unless it is a clear EMERGENCY. In regards to your greater social obligations - we urge you to wash your hands and just stay home. Please reconsider attending large public venues, events and travelling. The more successful we are at social distancing, the best chance we have at minimizing the impact of this virus. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this. These changes will be regularly assessed and are in place until further notice.

Please see picture attached to this post. We also ask that you try to limit your appointments at our clinic during this time. If you do present to clinic with any flu/cold/respiratory symptoms, you must wear a mask.

*Important information regarding medical imaging such as X-Ray, Ultasound,CT Scans and MRI.* *Walk in X-Ray are Monday to Friday 10am to 5 pm *Please do not inquire regarding appointments for Ulrasound, CT scans or MRI until at least 14 days from seeing you doctor and the request being sent.

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Due to snow, staff shortages, and unsafe road conditions, Revolution Health & Wellness will be closed today. If you had an appointment scheduled today, you will be contacted to reschedule. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Due to inclement weather, Spruce Medical Centre will unfortunately be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have a medical emergency, please attend the ER.

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Please Note, effective immediately, Our phone lines will not open till 8:30am Monday to Friday. Sorry for any inconvenience. Remember, we have online booking available at www.sprucemed.onlinePlease Note, effective immediately, Our phone lines will not open till 8:30am Monday to Friday. Sorry for any inconvenience. Remember, we have online booking available at www.sprucemed.online

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Did you know we offer a self-check in option. All you need is your care card. Why do we think this is a benefit?? Firstly it gives you the chance to check in yourself and update your personal information, which could be needed to reach you in the future. Also no standing in line waiting to check in with our front staff if they are busy. Ask us for a demo at your next visit!!!

Please note our office will be closed early on Thursday November 7/19 at 4pm.Please note our office will be closed early on Thursday November 7/19 at 4pm.

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Just a reminder for our patients. In an effort to keep our clinic clean and tidy and germ free, please no food or drinks.

Fall is here and that means cold and flu season is upon us! https://choosingwiselycanada.org/colds-flu-respiratory-ill/

Our Fall Pap Clinic is scheduled for October 4 from 9-12 am and 1-4 pm. All examinations will be performed by female physicians. Appointments may be booked by phoning Spruce Medical Centre. We also welcome walk in patients. Please remember to bring your care card if you are not registered at our clinic. Photo credit BCCA.

Information for our patients to know before you book your appointment.

Dont forget! We have parking spaces available behind the building.

Just a friendly reminder of one of our policies: MISSED APPOINTMENTS POLICY: 24 hours cancellation notice is required, or patients will be charged for a missed appointment. Reminders for appointments are not available at this stage. All missed appointments will be charged a missed appointment charge.