Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/September 23, 2015 — Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is relocating its Central Hastings Sexual Health Clinic effective October, 2015.
This clinic will join the Central Hastings Support Network at its 151 St. Lawrence Street East location as of October 14, 2015. The clinic offers low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing, free condoms, and testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), among other services. “We are very excited about this partnership and feel this location will better serve those in the Central Hastings area,” says Stephanie McFaul, Sexual Health Program Manager. “With the new space and change in hours, we hope more people will take advantage of our services.”
The clinic is open to residents of Madoc, Marmora, Tweed and surrounding area on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. People of all ages, genders and sexual orientations are welcome. Most services do not require an appointment, but some may. Call 613.966.5500, ext. 243 for clinic information or visit our website at www.hpepublichealth.ca .
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About Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) operates one of 36 health units across Ontario. HPEPH provides dozens of programs and services, along with reliable health information, to a population of approximately 150,000 people in a 7,000 square km catchment area encompassing 17 municipalities. HPEPH’s mission is to enable the people in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties to achieve and maintain optimal health through health protection and promotion, as well as disease and injury prevention. For more information, please visit www.hpepublichealth.ca . You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Stephanie McFaul
Sexual Health Program Manager
Phone: 613.966.5500 or 1.800.267.2803, ext. 266
Email: SMcFaul@hpeph.ca