Online Doctor's Note Nelson, BC
Nelson is a vibrant arts community in the West Kootenay with limited healthcare access. The walk-in clinic serves a large catchment area, and Kelowna is nearly 3 hours away. Many residents are self-employed or freelancers who can't afford clinic wait times.
Challenges
- Walk-in clinic has long waits
- 270 km to Kelowna
- Limited family doctor availability
- Arts community with many freelancers/gig workers