Bridgewater: New Patient Intakes Announced

Health officials are asking for patience when Bridgewater's newest doctor and nurse practitioner accept more new patients next week. Dr. Shelia Dwyer and Cheryl Soroka will each hold telephone intakes on November 6th. Those looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner should expect to wait a few hours to navigate through the caller cue. When the intake has reached capacity, callers will hear a busy signal. If you get through you will get a message asking you to hold on the line. However, Vice President of Health Services Janet Simm says some changes will help callers this time around. The number to phone is 527-4814 on Wednesday evening. You should have your health card ready.

People who do not currently have a Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner or who are travelling outside the District for care are eligible. People who wish to be considered as a patient are asked to:

-   Call 527-4814 beginning at 5:30 pm November 6.  
-   Please have your health care number, date-of-birth, address and a valid current telephone number ready
-   Callers may only register immediate family members from the same household (ie spouses, children).

Callers who are successful in getting through the line, will hear a message telling them to stay on the line. These callers will then be entered into a queue and processed in order. This takes time. Please be prepared to wait on the line for several hours.