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Women's Care Clinic is a privately owned women's reproductive health clinic in Toronto, Ontario, established in 1996. It provides surgical and medical abortions, IUD insertions, STI/PAP/HPV testing, and contraception services, and is staffed by female doctors and nursing staff. Treatment is covered by OHIP, and the clinic does not require a referral.
Where it is and how to reach it
The clinic is located at 960 Lawrence Ave West, Toronto, ON. Contact details listed on the site are:
- Phone: (416)-256-4139
- Email: [email protected]
Same-day appointments are available according to the clinic.
What services it provides
The clinic describes itself as specializing in:
- Surgical and medical abortions
- IUD insertions
- STI, PAP, and HPV testing
- Contraception services
All necessary counselling, blood work, ultrasounds, and dispensing of medication are done by the attending physician at the clinic on the day of the appointment.
How it differs from a hospital
The clinic's own comparison highlights several practical differences:
| Women's Care Clinic | Hospitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Referral | Not required | Required |
| Sedation for IUD insertion | Local anesthesia and IV sedation | General sedation |
| Appointment length | Shorter | Longer recovery time |
Coverage and cost
Treatment is covered by OHIP. The clinic states that it abides by OHIP billing standards and is bound to provide medical abortions at no cost to patients. Medical abortions are offered for up to 10 weeks gestation with no additional fees, with everything covered through OHIP.
Who it is designed for
The clinic serves women seeking reproductive health services, including patients under the age of 18 — parental consent is not required for these patients. The staff is described as diverse and multi-lingual, and the doctors have over ten years of experience in female reproductive health.
Accreditation and background
Women's Care Clinic is accredited by the National Abortion Federation and follows its practices and guidelines. It was established in response to long waiting lists at similar clinics in Ontario. The Medical Director has provided abortion services for over 25 years and received NAF's C. Lalor Burdick award in 1996. Nursing staff have an Emergency Department background of 20 years or more.
If you are deciding between this clinic and a hospital setting, the main trade-offs are referral requirements, sedation type, and appointment length — the clinic offers no-referral, same-day access with lighter sedation, while hospitals require a referral and use general sedation.