yyj sexual health – Island Sexual Health Society https://ishs.docu.li/ Be informed, not surprised! Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:20:23 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6 https://ishs.docu.li/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-icon-32x32.gif yyj sexual health – Island Sexual Health Society https://ishs.docu.li/ 32 32 Virtual Trivia Night Fundraiser – November 20th, 2020 https://ishs.docu.li/2020/10/virtual-trivia-night-fundraiser-november-20th-2020/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:20:23 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7856 Calling all Sexuality Trivia Buffs!!

On Friday November 20th at 7pm,  we are hosting a virtual trivia game night on Zoom.

As a way to give back to our community, we are hosting what promises to be a fun and fantastic trivia night in support of the great work that the United Way Greater Victoria does! For more information on the event and registration, visit the eventbrite page, Hope to see you all there!

Blue rectangle portrait view poster with pink and white rounded geometric shapes and a lightbulb illustration in the centre. The Text from top to bottom reads "Island Sexual Health presents Virtual Trivia Night. A fundraiser to suppor United Way Greater Victoria. Invite your friends and plan to win. Nov 20, 2020 7pm. Register by donation at bit.ly/ishtrivianight

Please join out trivia night in support of The United Way Greater Victoria. Registration is now open. 

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Just a reminder that a long weekend brings changed hours of operation for our Quadra Street clinic. We will be open 10-2 pm Saturday and Closed both Sunday and Monday.
We’re wishing you all a safe socially distanced long weekend.
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]]> 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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]]> 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.

]]> Notice of price increase for some birth/bleed control products https://ishs.docu.li/2020/02/notice-of-price-increase-for-some-birth-bleed-control-products/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:13:33 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7492 Due to increased manufacturer prices, on Monday Feb 10, 2020, we are increasing the cost of the following products:

  • – Alesse 28
  • – Brevicon .5/35 & 1/35
  • – Depo Provera
  • – Min-Ovral 28

The amount of increase will vary depending on the product.

We are doing our best to provide generic alternatives at a lower cost. Please ask staff for more details.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please know that we do our very best to make supplies as accessible to our clients as possible.

]]> Current Clinic Closure/Hour adjustment Updates due to Weather https://ishs.docu.li/2020/01/weatherupdateinfo/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:04:12 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7448 Looking for information about clinic closures/adjustments to our hours due to inclement weather/adverse events?

Our most current updates to clinic closures/adjusted hours will always be posted on our facebook page as it is usually the easiest way for us to quickly communicate information remotely to our clients!

Stay warm and safe.

]]> 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

]]> Flash Reproductive and Equality Themed Tattoo Day – Painted Lotus https://ishs.docu.li/2019/07/flash-tattoo-day/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:50:22 +0000 https://ishs.docu.li/?p=7317 Photo offers the details of Painted Lotus Studios' Reproductive and Equality Themed Flash Tattoo Day on August 9th from 11-5.

On August 9th, Painted Lotus are hosting a flash day offering Reproductive and Equality Themed Tattoos at specific donation points. First Come, First Served. All proceeds are going to Island Sexual Health.

We’re thrilled to announce that the incredible tattoo artists at Painted Lotus Studios are hosting a Flash Day on August 9th from 11-5 pm at their studio at 910 Gordon Street, Victoria.

All flash designs are “Reproductive and Equality themed” and will be available to view the day of.  9 Fantastic artists are providing design and tattoo work! There have been some “sneak peeks’ posted on the Painted Lotus IG feeds – keep checking it out!

Tattoos are available by donation of $80/$120/$200 price points. Clients will be served first come, first served from a lineup outside the studio. Please bring water and snacks to keep you tattoo ready while you wait.

Tattoos are available for folks 18+ with valid government issued photo ID.

All proceeds from the day will benefit Island Sexual Health and our clients! Huge gratitude to Gwen, Bubbles and the rest of the fantastic artists at Painted Lotus for choosing us and support sexual health rights and freedoms through art and expression.

]]> 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.

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