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Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

Hours available
Address:284 Helmcken Rd, Victoria, BC
Phone:250-480-7338
Description:Vancouver Island Women's Clinic in Vancouver, BC offers pregnancy terminations, ultrasound, contraception, and miscarriage management services.
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Patient and Visitor Experience for Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

Hours of Operation *Hours may vary; please contact the clinic to confirm.

Monday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Funding:public
Patient Profile:Patients seeking specialized reproductive healthcare, including abortion, contraception, STI screening, and miscarriage management.
Patient Instructions
  1. 1Please continue to call the clinic to book your appointment.
  2. 2It is essential to have the phone consultation prior to your booked appointments so we can complete COVID-19 symptom screening.
  3. 3Medical masks are recommended when attending the clinic visit.
  4. 4For miscarriage management, a referral is required. Please consult with your Physician or Midwife.
  5. 5For IUD insertion, inform the clinic during booking if you are interested in Penthrox (inhaled anesthetic gas) as it may require additional appointment time.
  6. 6For IUD insertion, you are welcome to bring a support person to attend your appointment with you, or a member of staff can join you in the examination room.
  7. 7For miscarriage management at home, use pads rather than tampons for bleeding and avoid sex during this time. Take ibuprofen or naproxen for pain, and acetaminophen if pain remains strong. Arrange a clinic visit for an ultrasound about a week after the heaviest bleeding.
Physical Directions
  1. 1The front parking lot (along Island Highway) can often be very busy.
  2. 2At the back of the building, accessible from Helmcken Rd, there is a parking lot and parkade that often has ample parking.
Insurances Accepted
MSP-covered

Services & Specialties for Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

Services

Pregnancy Terminations
Abortions
Miscarriage Management
Pregnancy counselling
Ultrasound
Rh testing
Contraception
IUD insertions
Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Testing)
STI Screening
  • Pregnancy Terminations
  • Abortions
  • Miscarriage Management
  • Pregnancy counselling
  • Ultrasound
  • Rh testing
  • Contraception
  • IUD insertions
  • Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Testing)
  • STI Screening
  • Endometrial Biopsy
Telehealth:Yes — Pre-booked telehealth consultations with a physician or nurse are required prior to in-person clinic visits.

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Family DoctorObstetrician & Gynecologist
  • Family Doctor
  • Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Other Information for Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

Accreditations: Accredited by the National Abortion Federation.
Hospital Affiliations: Victoria General Hospital (for surgical miscarriage management)
Research Involvement: Physicians participate in training and researching reproductive health.
Facilities: On-site ultrasound, on-site Rh testing.
Parking Info: Parking lot and parkade available at the back of the building, accessible from Helmcken Rd.

Referral Information for Vancouver Island Women's Clinic

Referral Process: Referrals are required for all new Pap and Contraception appointments starting November 6, 2023. A single referral after July 1st, 2023, allows physicians to provide ongoing care for a specific issue. Separate referrals are required for cervical cancer screening (pap tests) and contraception care.
How to Refer: Patients need to obtain a referral from a medical doctor or nurse practitioner. Pharmacists and Naturopaths are not recognized as valid referring providers for publicly-funded specialist care.

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