On Campus Health Services
Student Health Services will offer you a safe and confidential environment to address your questions and discuss any of your concerns.
In order to access Dawson On Campus Health Services you must have:
- You must have a valid student ID for all services.
- A medicare card is required for certain tests and to see the doctors.
If your card is lost or expired contact the Régie de l’Assurance Maladie du Québec - All services are CONFIDENTIAL and FREE.
Nursing Services
A nurse can assist you with:
- Contraceptive counseling and prescription for initiating, changing and renewing contraception (see box below)
- STI prevention and testing (see box below)
- Pregnancy testing
- Administering the morning-after pill
- Administration of Depo Provera
- Lifestyle habits counselling and skills development (stress management, nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation)
How to Access On Campus Nursing Services
If you wish to book an APPOINTMENT with the nurses, please fill out the mandatory Student Health Services intake form in Omnivox. It is found on the left of your Omnivox page under “Student Services”, and then by selecting “Health Services Form”.
If you wish to receive services related to STI testing or/and contraception, please also fill out these sections on the intake form which follow the “General Health” section of the form. After filling out these STI or/and contraception sections, you will be able to book an appointment online to see a nurse. You can only book online for the services related to contraception and STI testing.
Medical Services
General Practitioner/Doctor
- General health issues (ex. infections, injuries, pain, etc.)
- Available on Thursday afternoons, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Gynecologist
Note: For STI testing and contraception, see the nurses.
- Any gynecological issue (painful periods, gynecological infections, etc.)
- Gynecological exam (student must be 25 years old for Pap test)
- Prescription for IUD (intrauterine device) and Nexplanon implant contraception.
- Available on Tuesday mornings, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
How to Access On Campus Medical Services
Medical services are offered from September to May, by appointment only. NO DROP-IN SERVICES.
For an APPOINTMENT with any of the health professionals below, please fill out the mandatory Student Health Services intake form in Omnivox. It is found on the left of your Omnivox page under “Student Services”, and then by selecting “Health Services Form”.
It may take some time to get an appointment so if your condition requires medical care soon, please first call 811, where a nurse will assess your situation, offer recommendations to alleviate your symptoms, and guide you to the appropriate service when needed.
