Bruce Peninsula Virtual Care
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Addressing the Healthcare Gap in Rural Ontario
Fewer Healthcare Providers in Rural Areas
Only 8% of physicians in Canada serve rural areas. Additionally, many family doctors on the Peninsula are not accepting new patients and waitlists are estimated at over 5 years.
Lack of Access to Primary Care
Over 6.5 million Canadian adults—approximately 20% of the population—lack regular access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Emergency Room Visits at an All-Time High
Ontarians without a family doctor are forced to seek non-emergency primary care in the ER.
Emergency Room
Wait Times
Traveling Long Distances for Care
The average length of stay in a local ER for low-urgency patients is over 3 hours. On average patients wait 2.5 hours before initial MD assessment.
Over 130,000 Ontarians live more than 200 km from their family doctor, underscoring the challenges faced by rural residents.
Primary Care from the comfort of your home
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Schedule Your Virtual Appointment
Booking an appointment is quick and easy, with same-day and next day availability!
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Connect with Your Local Nurse Practitioner
At your scheduled time, you'll meet virtually with your Nurse Practitioner for a one-on-one consultation.
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Receive Personalized Care
Receive a personalized diagnosis, prescriptions, medical notes, forms, x-rays or lab requisitions—all conveniently provided through one platform sent to your pharmacy
WHAT WE OFFER
Our virtual care clinic provides convenient access to trusted nurse practitioner-led healthcare services right here in your community. With simple online booking, you can avoid the wait in the ER and get the care you need for non-urgent concerns—quickly and hassle-free.
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ABOUT US
Recognizing the challenges of accessing primary healthcare on the Bruce Peninsula, we founded BPVC to provide a solution. Led by a dedicated, local nurse practitioner, we offer high-quality virtual care designed to meet the unique needs of our rural community.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between primary healthcare and rural living, offering a professional service for residents who don't have access to a family doctor and are unwilling or unable to wait in the ER for non-emergency visits.
From diagnoses to personalized care plans, we provide a comprehensive range of services—all delivered online with efficiency and care. Whether you need help managing common health concerns, obtaining a prescription, medical notes or accessing lab and x-ray requisitions, we’re here to support your health journey.
OUR TEAM
Elijah Marcella, MScN, NP
A lifetime resident of the Bruce Peninsula, Elijah is passionate about improving access to healthcare in his community. After years of working as an RN in our emergency departments, Elijah completed his Master of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner qualifications at York University. He founded Bruce Peninsula Virtual Care to address local healthcare challenges and provide accessible, high-quality care to residents of the Peninsula.
Kirsten Sharma, Operations
Kirsten acts as the Operations Manager and Marketing Director at Bruce Peninsula Virtual Care. Using her previous work experience at the largest Canadian virtual healthcare platform, Kirsten recognized the need for virtual care in rural areas like the Bruce Peninsula. She holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing Management and brings valuable expertise in strategic marketing and business coordination to the team.
WHY CHOOSE VIRTUAL CARE
Convenience at your finger tips
Flexible scheduling
Care in the comfort of your own home
Personalized, one-on-one care
Compliant with PHIPA standards
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