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Online Health Care Services in Nunavik
From general medical consultations to specialized follow-ups, our team handles a wide range of healthcare needs remotely. Accessible from the 14 Inuit villages of Nunavik—Kuujjuaq, Puvirnituq, Inukjuak, Salluit, Kangiqsujuaq, Akulivik, Quaqtaq, Aupaluk, Tasiujaq, Kangirsuk, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Umiujaq, Kuujjuarapik, and Ivujivik—without the need for medical evacuation or air travel to Montreal or Quebec for non-urgent care.
- General medical consultations and common symptoms
- Monitoring of chronic diseases: diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis
- Prescription refills and treatment adjustments
- Medical tickets: work stoppage, proof of absence from school or work
- Medical opinion and referral to a specialist
- Interpretation of test results (blood, urine, imaging)
- Mental health: anxiety, depression, stress, burnout
- Sleep disorders, insomnia and adult ADHD
- Psychosocial follow-up and mental health support
- Post-operative care and remote wound monitoring
- Respiratory health: asthma, COPD, sinusitis, bronchitis, post-COVID
- Migraines, persistent headaches and chronic pain
- Hormonal health: menopause, andropause, thyroid, diabetes, imbalances
- STI screening: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis
- Prevention: cardiovascular risk assessment, vaccines, seasonal diseases
- Digestive health: reflux, irritable bowel, constipation, nutrition and weight
- Sexual health: contraception, menstrual disorders, erectile dysfunction, fertility
- Remote dermatology: acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections
- Rheumatology: arthritis, joint pain and inflammatory follow-up
- Prescriptions, preventive advice and therapeutic education
Omicron online clinic
Why choose Clinique Omicron for your online healthcare in Nunavik?
Nunavik covers over 500,000 km² in the far north of Quebec, above the 55th parallel. The 14 Inuit villages that make it up are not connected to any road network—the plane is the only means of access from the south. Local medical care is provided by community health centers, often without a permanent resident doctor, and medical evacuations to Montreal are a common, costly, and uprooting reality for residents. Telemedicine offers a concrete alternative to reduce these forced trips by enabling a large number of non-urgent medical situations to be treated remotely.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Online Healthcare in Nunavik
Villages accessible only by plane, reduced medical evacuations, access from health centers, medical travel permits, costs, and limitations of telemedicine in Nunavik — everything you need to know.
Yes. The Omicron Clinic offers online medical consultations accessible from the 14 Inuit villages of Nunavik: Kuujjuaq, Puvirnituq, Inukjuak, Salluit, Kangiqsujuaq, Akulivik, Quaqtaq, Aupaluk, Tasiujaq, Kangirsuk, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Umiujaq, Kuujjuarapik, and Ivujivik. A satellite or cellular internet connection available in your community is sufficient to access the service.
Yes, in many situations. A medical evacuation in Nunavik represents an air transport to Montreal or Quebec City, prolonged family separation, and significant disruptions to daily life. Telemedicine allows for the remote treatment of many needs: general consultations, chronic condition follow-ups (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), prescription renewals, mental health, medical notes—all without leaving your village. If a physical assessment is necessary, the professional will coordinate the next steps, taking into account the local resources of the health center before considering a transfer.
A wide range of care can be provided remotely: general medical consultations, prescription renewals, medical tickets, chronic disease monitoring (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), mental health support (anxiety, depression, ADHD), STI screening, hormonal health, dermatology, nutrition and more. The professional will assess whether teleconsultation is appropriate for your situation and refer you if a physical examination is required.
Consultations are carried out by physicians and specialized nurse practitioners (SNPs) licensed in Quebec. SPNs hold a Master's degree in nursing and are authorized to diagnose, prescribe medication and order diagnostic tests within their field of practice. Depending on the nature of your consultation, you will be directed to the professional best suited to your needs.
Yes. If clinically justified, the physician or nurse practitioner can issue a prescription or renew a prescription during the consultation. The professional will consider the pharmaceutical resources available in your community—medications available at the local health post, supply timelines—to guide you toward the options best suited to your geographic location.
After booking your appointment online or by phone, you will receive a secure link to join the video consultation at the agreed-upon time. No app is required – everything is done through a standard web browser on your phone, tablet, or computer. A satellite connection (Starlink or other network available in your village) is sufficient. For villages with limited connectivity, a phone alternative may be offered – please specify your situation when booking your appointment.
Yes. The Omicron Clinic is not designed to replace the community health center, but to enrich it and extend its reach. The service is particularly useful for needs that do not require a physical examination — chronic follow-ups, medical advice, mental health, renewals — and for obtaining a second opinion or quickly accessing a specialist without waiting for the next visit from a traveling doctor. In case of emergency, the local health center remains the first point of contact.
Online consultations at Clinique Omicron are private and are not reimbursed by the RAMQ for procedures billed privately. Some private group insurances reimburse remote medical or paramedical consultations - check with your insurer for coverage. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may also cover certain consultations. See our Pricing section for details.
Telemedicine does not replace emergency care or procedures requiring a physical examination. In case of a serious situation, immediately contact your community nurse or health post, or emergency medical evacuation services. Omicron Clinic is a non-urgent care service, complementary to local resources. The professional will direct you to the appropriate resources if your situation goes beyond the scope of a teleconsultation.
Yes. All our consultations are conducted on platforms compliant with Quebec's medical privacy standards and Law 25. Your health data is encrypted, secured, and integrated into your file in our Medfar system. It is never shared without your consent. The consultation is as confidential as an in-person visit to the clinic.
Yes. If you are passing through Montreal, Laval, or another city in Quebec for a medical follow-up, administrative procedures, or a family visit, you can also consult Clinique Omicron online or visit one of our physical service points. Your Medfar record is accessible from anywhere and guarantees the continuity of your care, whether you are in Nunavik or in the south.
You can book an appointment through our online booking portal, by phone at 514 606-3350, or by email at info@cliniqueomicron.ca. No medical referral is required. Briefly state the reason for your consultation and your location when booking so that the professional can take into account the resources available in your community. In case of a medical emergency, contact your local health center or village evacuation services.