Physical health
We have same-day or pre-booked appointments with physicians, nurses, and practitioner partners that provide primary health services related to:
- Same Day care for episodic issues like injuries, infections etc.
- Sexual health (STI screening tests, birth control, PAP tests )
- Medical and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ health concerns
We also provide:
- Information about local travel clinics (SWC does not provide travel medicine services)
- information about off campus primary care resources when SWC is unable to accommodate
Appointment capacity is very limited and so the booking times are usually several weeks long. If you already have a regular health care practitioner, please continue to see them for most concerns.
BC pharmacists can also see patients and prescribe birth control and treatments for many common ailments, such as UTIs, cold sores, fungal infections, and seasonal allergies. Visit for more information, or ask to speak to someone at your local pharmacy.
Sexual health
We offer sexual health services and information to people of all genders, identities, orientations and abilities.
Sexual health visit
A sexual health visit may include:
- health history
- review breast/chest exam
- pelvic exam
- pap smear
- testicular and/or prostate exam
- vaccinations such as HPV, HEP A and HEP B
- birth control information
- STI testing, treatment and prevention information
- PrEP – pre-exposure prophylaxis for those at elevated risk of HIV exposure
- healthy relationships counselling
- any other concerns or questions you might have
Contraception/birth control
We offer consultation on a full range of birth control options. We can provide trial samples of many birth control products and/or prescriptions.
- IUDs: we offer IUD education, prescriptions and insertion (both hormonal and copper IUDs).
- Emergency contraception (EC): EC is available in the clinic. It should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Talk to a nurse about your best options and timing for emergency contraception.
- Barrier methods: we provide a range of free condoms. We also offer information about barrier methods for preventing STIs and as a form of birth control.
Pregnancy testing & counselling
We offer on-site pregnancy testing and counselling. Our practitioners can discuss pregnancy, conception and contraception options, resources and support.
The SWC does not offer maternity care. We refer pregnant students to OB-GYNs or midwives as needed.