Weaving the Threads of Care
Welcome to the OKIB Primary Care Clinic. We provide everyday health care for you and your family, including follow-up care, prevention, and referrals. Our goal is to provide respectful care that is connected to community and to the other services available through the OKIB Health Department.
Required Appointment-Reminder Notice
APPOINTMENT REMINDERS ARE SENT BY AUTOMATED TEXT ONLY
Staff do not make routine reminder calls. Please make sure the clinic has your current mobile phone number. Please continue to keep track of your appointment even if a reminder is not received.
To Book or Cancel an Appointment:
- 76 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon BC, V1H 2A4
- To book or cancel an appointment, please call: 250-503-0877
- Private fax 250-503-0876
What to Bring:
- BC Services Card or health number, medication list, relevant paperwork, recent test or specialist information, and questions or concerns.
Referrals and Outside Services:
- OKIB can help send referrals and explain next steps but does not control outside waiting times or eligibility decisions.
Urgent Care:
- The clinic is NOT an emergency department.
- If this is an emergency, call 911.
- Call 811 for health advice.
Routine appointments
Check-ups, ongoing concerns, and follow-up care.
New health concerns
A place to start when you have a new health concern.
Chronic disease follow-up
Support for ongoing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure.
Prescription renewals
Renewals and medication review where appropriate.
Screening and prevention
Immunizations, cancer screening, and prevention across the lifespan.
Referrals
Connection to specialist and community services when needed.
Health education
Information to support informed health choices.
Next steps in care
Help understanding the care plan and where to go next.