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3 days ago

Halifax Sexual Health Centre
Have you had an IUD or endometrial biopsy within the last year at IWK Health?Researchers are looking for 2-3 patient partners to join their research team. This study explores the implementation and impacts of the Adult Comfort Promise (improving pain care) at IWK Health for IUD insertion and endometrial biopsies. Patient partners will provide ongoing feedback and guidance for the project, and co-design implementation strategies to further improve it. For more information, click here:mssu.ca/get-involved/opportunities/exploring-the-implementation-and-impacts-of-the-adult-comfort-...Please note HSHC is not involved in this study. ... See MoreSee Less

Exploring the implementation and impacts of the Adult Comfort Promise – a pain management intervention for women and gender-diverse adults - MSSU

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Have you had a gynecological procedure at the IWK? Your voice can help improve how pain is managed for women and gender diverse adults. The IWK's Adult Comfort Promise study is exploring ways to make ...
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The Halifax Sexual Health Centre (HSHC) has been serving Halifax since 1970. Our health services and resources are sex positive, pro-choice, inclusive, and non-judgemental.

HSHC is a member-centre of Sexual Health Nova Scotia.

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7071 Bayers Road, Suite 302
Halifax, NS
B3L 2C2

T:   902-455-9656      F: 902-429-3853

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Please note that when a doctor is not available for an evening shift, HSHC closes at 5:00 PM. Clinic schedules can vary throughout the week.

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