health care – Island Sexual Health Society https://ishs.docu.li/ Be informed, not surprised! Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:33:25 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6 https://ishs.docu.li/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-icon-32x32.gif health care – Island Sexual Health Society https://ishs.docu.li/ 32 32 Closed for Remembrance Day – Nov 11th. https://ishs.docu.li/2020/11/closed-for-remembrance-day-nov-11th/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:33:25 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7875 To observe Remembrance Day, our Quadra Street location will be closed on Wednesday November 11th, 2020. We will re-open Thursday November 12th at 9 am.

Lest we forget.Black Background with red poppies on left lside with the caption "Lest We forget Remembrance Day"

]]> Important Update to Clinic Services https://ishs.docu.li/2020/05/important-update-to-clinic-services/ Fri, 22 May 2020 17:03:45 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7660 An attention sign***CLINIC SERVICES UPDATE***

Please see below for information on appointments and supply/medication pick up.

***CLINIC SERVICES UPDATE***

Island Sexual Health would like to thank you for your patience as we continue to gradually return to in person care. We understand that these are challenging times as we all try to balance the health and safety of our community with the need to return to full and healthy living. What this looks like varies from person to person and from business to business. The current service model at Island Sexual Health (virtual visits, limited in-person care) is based on the guidelines for health care providers that we have received from the Provincial Health Officer, Worksafe BC, and the Doctors of BC. We look forward to increasing our service levels as soon as is recommended by these authorities.

Please see below for information on appointments and supply/medication pick up.

Appointments

  1. We require all (new and returning) clients to call us at 250-592-3479 or use our online portal to book an initial assessment appointment with a nurse or doctor. We are currently initially assessing all clients via phone or video appointment to develop a personalized healthcare plan.
  2. If you’ve been told it’s necessary for you to follow up with our clinic for an additional appointment for examination, etc.,  please call us 250-592-3479 to book a second in-clinic appointment for you.  **If you have been seen by phone/video by one of our doctors since March 16, 2020 and were told that you need an exam, we now have availability for in-person appointments – please call us directly 250-592-3479 to book.**
  3. If we have booked an in-clinic follow-up appointment with you; we require you to wear a mask for your protection for your entire visit. If you do not have one; you can find instructions to make a homemade mask here or we will provide one for you to wear during your time in our clinic. We are committed to your safety and are working within our Worksafe BC plan to ensure your visit to our clinic is as comfortable as possible

Supply/Medication Pick Up

  1. You are welcome to pick up supplies/medications at our Quadra Street clinic Monday- Friday between 9 am and 4 pm.
  2. Please follow the instructions posted on the outside of our clinic when you arrive. We are currently closed Saturday and Sunday.

We will continue to post all updates on this page as well as on our facebook, instagram and twitter pages.

Text Line for Sexual Health Questions: 

Our confidential texting line is still available 250-812-9374 for any sexual health questions. Please note this line is for general sexuality questions not medical advice.

Our satellite clinics (Camosun, Tsawout and Royal Bay) are CLOSED and clients of these locations are asked to call our main clinic location at 250-592-3479 to access supplies/service.

We appreciate your patience and support as we support your sexual health care needs in the safest ways possible.

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]]> Gender Affirming Apparel Survey https://ishs.docu.li/2020/04/gender-affirming-apparel-survey/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:58:20 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7598

As part of a new funded project to improve access to Gender Affirming Apparel, we’ asked for community feedback and are in the process of using the survey results to move into the next phase of the project, stay tuned!!

Thanks to all who completed the survey for Gender Affirming Apparel. We are currently in the process of following through on the amazing responses we received and based on these recommendations, we will have announcements about our plans for the apparel project coming soon.

]]> Join our Board of Directors!! https://ishs.docu.li/2018/08/join-our-board-of-directors/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 20:18:28 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=6990 Island Sexual Health Society is looking for 2 new Volunteer Board Directors

Summary of Position

ISHS is seeking 2 new volunteer Board of Directors. This Director will be asked to attend at least 1 (one) meeting per month, more when committee meetings are deemed necessary. We are seeking candidates who are willing to make a minimum 2 year commitment. Directors at ISHS are automatically members of the society.

Director Responsibilities

Directors are voting members of the Board of Directors and are jointly responsible for the governance of the organization. More specifically this includes determining and monitoring the mission, mandate and values; ensuring services meet the mission, mandate and values of ISHS; approving and monitoring  strategic directions; ensuring the finances of ISHS are handled responsibly; and ensuring ISHS meets all of its legal obligations.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and programs
  • Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization
  • Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required to actively participate in them
  • Attend meetings regularly
  • Contribute skills and knowledge by participating actively in meetings and committee work
  • Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs
  • Avoid any potential conflicts of interest
  • Understand and maintain confidentiality
  • Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in Board Committees as required

 

Please contact Bobbi Turner, Executive Director for further information.

]]> Easter Weekend Closure https://ishs.docu.li/2018/03/easter-weekend-closure/ Sat, 31 Mar 2018 06:21:53 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=6903 Our Quadra St clinic will be closed Friday March 30-Monday April 2, 2018. We will re-open on Tuesday at 9am. Apologies for any inconveniences.

Reminder that Emergency Contraceptive Pills can be purchased without a prescription from many pharmacies.

Photo of cherry blossoms that states the Island Sexual Health Quadra St clinic will be closed all weekend.

Our Quadra St clinic will be closed Friday-Monday for the long weekend. We’ll re-open Tuesday April 3 at 9 am.

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