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Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women
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Lindsay's Health Centre for Women opened in
February 2005 to provide collaborative woman-centered primary health
care programs and services for women and adolescent girls. It is a
partnership of the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority, the
Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and the medical community.
Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental
Health
Services, Addictions Services, Public Health
Services, the Women’s Centre, a physician and a nurse
practitioner. Along with the medical care provided by
the physician and nurse practitioner, Lindsay’s Health
Centre offers a series of programs that are designed to
help women make informed decisions about their health.
Hours:
Thursdays 9:00am to 12:00pm
Our services and programs are open to all
women and adolescent girls. We welcome women from diverse communities
including aboriginal, immigrant, visible and language minority women,
women with disabilities, and lesbian, bisexual and queer women.
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What services and programs are available?
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Education Programs
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Talking with your Kids about Substance Abuse, Sexuality, Depression |
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Managing Stress |
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Menopause Healthy Good Choices |
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Teen Health |
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Healthy Aging |
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Support Programs: |
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Tobacco Cessation |
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Sexual Health for Youth |
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Crisis and Problem-Solving Support |
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Well Woman Care |
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Body Image |
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Women and Addiction |
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Eating Issues |
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Medical Care
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Women’s Health Services |
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Teen Health Services |
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Reproductive Health |
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening |
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Sexual Assault Care |
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Consultations |
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want, just let us know. All programs are free of charge. You may be
asked for your Nova Scotia Health Card.
Please call 863-6221 to arrange an
appointment and to ask about a program. Confidentiality is respected.
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Who will I see at Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women?
You will first be seen by a support worker. She will talk with
you, explain how the Centre works, and direct you to the person you
would like to see.
Our Approach to Providing Services
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is guided by
women’s diverse experiences and knowledge. We value and encourage
women’s ideas and insights about their needs and we work with
women to provide services appropriate to their needs. Programs and
services are designed to enhance the understanding, self-care,
self-help and self advocacy abilities of each woman.
Our Philosophy
Lindsay's Health Centre for Women is committed to
facilitating the empowerment of women, individually and collectively,
in all its programs and services.
We Believe
- Every woman has the right to make informed decisions about her health.
- A woman's health improves when she has a greater sense of control over her life situation.
- Gender is a key determinant of health as are social status, income, employment, education and social supports.
Our Name
Lindsay's Health Centre for Women is named
in honor of Lindsay Elizabeth Myers, a woman and health professional
with strong connections to the community. Lindsay had a deep commitment
to social justice and was a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable
in our society. She embodied the spirit of strength and empowerment
that we aspire to pass on to the women who use our services.
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