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Programs & Services

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic

The Calgary STI clinics offer confidential, comprehensive STI walk-in services and booked appointments (East Calgary Health Centre only) for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs).

As the demand for service is high, patients may experience longer wait times at the clinic. The clinic also prioritizes patients most in need and some patients are not always seen in the order they present to the clinic.
Please note that if you have an urgent STI-related issue please go to the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre location. As the East Calgary Health Centre locaiton has very limited capacity.
STI Clinic services provided:

  • diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment
  • detailed syphilis diagnosis, treatment and follow up
  • Hepatitis A, B and HPV vaccine program for qualified individuals
  • HIV, hepatitis A, B and C testing for qualified individuals
  • post sexual assault care (excluding forensic examinations)
  • emergency contraception
  • HPV treatment (liquid nitrogen) is ONLY available at the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre location.
  • HIV PrEP / PEP referrals
  • pap smears and follow up for those unable to access care elsewhere
  • accepting referrals to infectious disease physicians who specialize in STI and HIV care
  • counselling and client education as well as support for community partners and physicians
  • contact tracing and partner notification
  • testing and treatment provided in community to those unable to access other sites or providers
  • harm reduction supply distribution (e.g. needles, condoms)
  • community based naloxone kits and training
  • referrals to other services

Contact Details

East Calgary Health Centre

Location Info
Main Floor; Check in with the admitting desk
Address
4715 8 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 3N4
Telephone
1-855-945-6700
Getting There

Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:45 pm

Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:45 pm

Thursday
10:30 am - 4:45 pm

Note

This clinic offers limited comprehensive STI services at the East Calgary Health Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (closed on all stat holidays). This clinic accepts walk-ins and booked appointments. The walk-ins are currently based on a first come, first serve basis. As the demand for service is high, patients may experience longer wait times at the clinic. Please call and select East Calgary Health Centre STI Clinic to book an appointment.
If you are experiencing urgent STI related symptoms please proceed to the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre STI Clinic location as they have increased capacity to see clients with urgent needs.
Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Clients must be over 14 years of age to access care.

Service Access

No referral required. Patients self-refer.
Not all services are available at all locations. Check with each clinic to check what services they offer. Some services may be by drop-in or by appointment.


Wait Times

Wait times vary depending on volume of walk in clients and may be greater than 2 hours at peak times. The East Calgary STI Clinic has very limited capacity, so you need to be seen more urgently, please go to the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre STI Clinic. Additional waiting periods may exist for referals to STI physicians.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Safeworks Outreach

Service Locations
Also Known As
Previous
STI Clinic, Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinc
Other
STD Clinic, STI Centralized Services