We provide the following services in the nurse led clinics. Services with an asterisk (*) are offered at the Timmins location only.
- Discussion about Birth Control Options-a prescription will not be given
- Birth Control pick-up at low-cost (Pills, Patch, Depo-Provera)*must already have a prescription, if a prescription is required call the clinic*
- Administration of Depo-Provera
- Free barrier methods (internal/external condoms, dental dams)
- Emergency Contraception (Plan B, Ella)*up to 5 days, more effective as soon as possible
- Pregnancy Testing/Options Counselling and Referrals
- Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infection (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea)
- Testing for Trichomonas*
- Testing for Herpes* (must have genital lesions)
- Testing for Blood-Borne Infections (Hepatitis A, B, C, Syphilis and HIV)
- Rapid and anonymous testing for HIV*
You can call the sexual health nurse in your local office if you:
- are pregnant and require a referral for termination or prenatal care
- would like an IUD (intra-uterine device) removed
- need a prescription for birth control (pill, patch, Depo-Provera) or a referral for an IUD (Mirena, Kyleena) or implant (Nexplanon)
- have questions about Hepatitis A, B or HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines
- are concerned about bumps/lesions
- have general sexual health questions/concerns
Note: You may require an appointment with the clinic physician for some of these services.
Pap screening looks for changes in the cells of your cervix and is different than testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Individuals 25 and above who are or have ever been sexually active are eligible for Pap Screening as per Cancer Care Ontario Guidelines with one exception: people who are immunocompromised can start screening at age 21. If you are concerned about a sexually transmitted infection, call or book an appointment with the nurse.
Screening may be discontinued at the age of 70 if you have had 3 or more negative screening results in the previous 10 years.
Follow this link to determine which routine vaccine (s) you or your child need: Ontario's Routine Immunization Schedule (gov.on.ca) prior to booking an appointment.
All clinics are by appointment only and are for clients who live, work or study in the Porcupine Health Unit catchment area and who have no family physician or nurse practitioner.
If you are booking an appointment for all of your children on the same day, contact us by telephone to book the appointment.
If you are looking for a Flu/Covid vaccine appointment, click here.
If you've received a vaccine notice for your child, click here
If you are travelling, consult with your pharmacist or a travel clinic for travel vaccine recommendations as we do not offer travel vaccines.
Public health does not offer TB skin testing.
We do have some vaccines that can be purchased:
- Shingles vaccine (for those aged 50-64 and over 71 years of age- $140.00 / Dose
- Hepatitis B vaccine (for non-travel purposes)- $40.00 / Dose
- Human Papillomavirus vaccine - $165.00 / Dose
- Rabies (for non-travel purposes) - $200 / Dose
Northeastern Public Health – Influenza, Covid-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination clinics
*** TIMMINS CLINICS have moved to the Northeastern Public Health office, 169 Pine Street South***
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available to all residents 6 months of age and older who live, work or attend school in Ontario.
RSV vaccine is available to the following groups:
- all individuals aged 75 years and older
- individuals 60 to 74 years of age who are also:
- residents of long-term care homes, Elder Care Lodges, or retirement homes including similar settings (e.g., co-located facilities).
- patients in hospital receiving alternate level of care (ALC) including similar settings (for example, complex continuing care, hospital transitional programs)
- Patients with glomerulonephritis (GN) who are moderately to severely immunocompromised
- patients receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- recipients of solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplants
- individuals experiencing homelessness
- individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis
Read the information on this page before booking an appointment. When booking an appointment, book a separate appointment for each family member wanting vaccines and select the vaccines needed.
Both Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are also available at some primary care offices and some local pharmacies.
How to prepare for your appointment:
- Everyone (including children) must present some form of identification. Bring your Ontario health card (preferred) or any of the following: driver’s license, birth certificate, Ontario photo card, passport, piece of registered mail, pay stub, student card, library card, club or organization ID cards, government-issued identification from jurisdictions outside of Ontario.
- It is recommended a child comes to the clinic with just one parent/legal guardian
- Some people may continue to wear masks, and others may not. Remember to be kind, understanding and respectful of people’s personal choices.
- Stay home if you have symptoms, or feeling unwell, even it is a mild cough or sore throat
- Check your confirmation and reminder emails for further instructions.