For Patients Without a Family Practitioner
KB Access is a *new* medical clinic that offers primary care, as needed & by appointment, to patients in the Kootenay Boundary region who don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
We’ll be open with limited availability beginning January 13th, 2025. For our opening weeks kindly note that we’re learning together ~ We appreciate your patience & support as we refine this new service to best meet the needs of the region.
About KB Access Clinic
KB Access offers virtual & in-person care. Virtual visits are available to patients across Kootenay Boundary. In-person visits are starting at our Nelson location, with plans to expand to Castlegar & Trail.
Your appointment will be with the family practitioner on shift that day & we’ll focus on your top health concern.
Please note that we are NOT a walk-in clinic.
Patients MUST book an appointment to see a family practitioner.
Eligibility
To be eligible please ensure that you meet the following criteria:
You do NOT have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
You live in the Kootenay Boundary region of BC
(includes the West Kootenay & Boundary communities of Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Grand Forks, Rossland, Salmo, Slocan, Nakusp, New Denver, Christina Lake, East Shore, Fruitvale, Greenwood, Kaslo, Midway, Rock Creek & all rural areas).
Book an Appointment
If you meet the eligibility criteria, contact us to book an appointment by calling (778)508-3112, during clinic reception hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon.
After your first appointment you can book online using the secure patient portal on our booking page.
KB Access is a community-led & non-profit initiative.
KB Access is a non-profit initiative led by Prima Health Cooperative, with support from local community & healthcare partners. Its goal is to improve healthcare access for Kootenay Boundary residents while creating a healthcare model that works for everyone.
📌 Looking for a family practitioner?
Visit kbhcr.ca > to sign up with the Health Connect Registry
& explore additional resources to support your care.