island sexual health – 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 island sexual health – 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"

]]> Change to birth/bleed control pick up hours as of Nov 1, 2020 https://ishs.docu.li/2020/10/change-to-birth-bleed-control-pick-up-hours-as-of-nov-1-2020/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:43:05 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7851 Changes to birth/bleed control pick up hours beginning November 2, 2020.
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As of November 2nd, 2020 ISHS will be limiting drop-in birth/bleed control pick up hours to 12 pm-4 pm, Monday through Saturday.

If you cannot make it during those hours, please give call us 250-592-3479 to arrange a time to pick up your medication.

Please note that if you drop in outside of our designated hours you may experience an extended wait until a staff member can help you. ISHS clients can continue to pick up testing kits, condoms, lube and other non-prescription sexual health products any time the clinic is open; Monday-Saturday 9:00 am – 4: 00 pm as these do not require a dispensing procedure like prescription medications do.

]]> Community Health Care Centre Announcement https://ishs.docu.li/2020/09/community-health-care-centre-announcement/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:00:15 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7787 Island Sexual Health is thrilled about today’s official announcement by the BC Ministry of Health about the upcoming expansion of our services as we transition to become a Community Health Care Centre in January 2021. While we carefully prepare for this transition with the addition and training of new staff and physical renovations to our current clinical space, we will continue to focus on the provision of only sexual health services.

Information about access to primary care will be released through this website islandsexualhealth.org in January 2021. Please monitor this site for information as we are unable to provide more information through phone, email or text. We are not accepting external or self referrals for primary care nor wait listing potential clients at this time. Employment Opportunities will be advertised through Island Health.

Island Sexual Health would like to thank the Ministry of Health and Island Health for their support in this important investment in expansion of patient centered community health care.

 

]]> 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.

]]> Tele-medicine Sexual Health Appointments Available https://ishs.docu.li/2020/03/tele-medicine-sexual-health-appointments-available/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:04:39 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7564 During the COVID-19 response, we view sexual health care as essential service and have worked very hard to ensure continued access for our clients. We can book tele-medicine appointments for our patients to ensure their needs are met.

Please call 250-592-3479 to set up an appointment for birth/bleed control, symptom screening and other sexual health care needs.

We wish to thank all of our staff, nurses, and physicians who are working really hard to ensure our patients are taken care of.

]]> Holiday Hours Quadra Street Clinic https://ishs.docu.li/2019/12/holiday-hours-quadra-street-clinic/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:38:40 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7440 Our Quadra Street clinic will have adjusted hours over the holiday season. Please see below for the adjustments and closures. The Staff at ISH wishes everyone a healthy, safer and happy holiday season. Thank you for all of your amazing support in 2019.

Holiday Hours:

  • **Tuesday December 24th 9 am-2pm
  • **Wednesday December 25th CLOSED
  • **Thursday December 26th CLOSED
  • Friday December 27th 9 am – 4 pm
  • Saturday December 28th 11 am -3 pm
  • Sunday December 29th CLOSED
  • Monday December 30th 9 am -5 pm
  • **Tuesday December 31st 9 am-2 pm
  • **Wednesday January 1st CLOSED
  • Thursday January 2nd 9 am – 8 pm

**Adjust hours/closures

]]> Canada Day Hours at Quadra St. Clinic https://ishs.docu.li/2019/06/canada-day-hours-at-quadra-st-clinic/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:05:17 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7275 Just a reminder that with the upcoming long weekend, our Quadra St. clinic hours will be adjusted.

  • **Saturday June 29th 11 am – 2 pm**
  • Sunday June 30th – CLOSED
  • **Monday July 1st – CLOSED**
  • Tuesday July 2nd – 9 am – 5 pm (regular hours resume)

**indicates adjusted hours.

Wishing you all a safe and happy long weekend.

]]> Thanks to PECSF for your continued Support https://ishs.docu.li/2019/01/pecsf/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:38:22 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7146 Today our Executive Director, Bobbi Turner attended the Victoria Provincial Employment Community Services Fund Recognition Event at the Empress Hotel. This event recognizes the contributions that ministry staff have made to BC not for profit agencies through their giving program, over $2 million in 2018!

Our “Breaking Down Barriers Education Program” is funded in part through PECSF funds. We sincerely thank Ministry Staff for their generous support.

 

]]> ISHS Holiday Hours https://ishs.docu.li/2018/12/ishs-holiday-hours/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:03:53 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7135 On behalf of all of our staff and volunteers, ISH wishes you the happiest of holidays and all the best in your health for 2019. Thank you for choosing us to support your sexual health care and education needs.

  • Monday December 24: 9-2 pm
  • Tuesday December 25: CLOSED
  • Wednesday December 26: CLOSED
  • Thursday December 27: Regular Hours 9-8 pm
  • Friday December 28: Regular Hours 9-4 pm
  • Saturday December 29: Regular Hours 11-3 pm
  • Monday December 31: 9-2 pm
  • Tuesday January 1: CLOSED
  • Wednesday January 2: Regular Hours 9-5pm
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