Cape Breton Newcomer Primary Care Clinic

Nova Scotia Health and Cape Breton University have partnered to create the for newcomers in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), by referral only. The clinic provides timely access to safe and culturally sensitive care for those without a permanent primary care provider (physician or nurse practitioner). The clinic is located within the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling.

Who This Clinic Serves

This clinic is for residents of all ages who are:

  • New to Canada within the last five years
  • Living in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Without a primary care provider

How To Access Services

To book an appointment, a referral is required from the following partners:

  • Nova Scotia Health Programs and Services (Public Health, Emergency Departments, Urgent Treatment Centres, etc.)

Referral Process

To obtain a referral, please reach out directly to the above-listed Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios partners. Once the clinic receives the referral, patients will be contacted with an appointment time.

Note: Newcomers who are CBU students and employees will continue to book appointments with Cape Breton University’s Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre. 

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Location & Contact

Nancy Dingwall Health & Counselling Centre
Cape Breton University
1250 Grand Lake Rd.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1M 1A2

Phone: 902-563-1464
Fax: 1-833-333-1806
Email: newcomer_clinic@cbu.ca

Hours of Operation

Monday: Open every other Monday. Please call 902-563-1464 to confirm before coming in.
Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am-7:30pm
Friday:8:30am-4:30pm