Reproductive Health

The Reproductive Health Program supports clients by sharing information about healthy sexuality and reproductive health choices.

A Public Health Nurse can provide education and support to prevent, test for and treat Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs). A nurse can also assist clients to access sexual health clinics where available.

The Reproductive Health Program provides free hormonal contraception to eligible women. Condoms are provided at all Public Health Offices and are easily accessible.

To speak with a Public Health Nurse call:

• Flin Flon Primary Care Center:  204-687-1350
• The Pas Primary Health Care Center:  204-623-9650
• Thompson Public Health Center:  204-677-5350

Abortion

Abortion is legal in Canada.

You do not need permission of a parent or partner to have an abortion.

You do not need a referral from a doctor to have an abortion.

Mifegymiso (the medication abortion pills) are available free of charge to pregnant persons in Manitoba. You are eligible for medication abortion if you are less than nine (9) weeks pregnant.

If you are seeking medication abortion or need to talk about pregnancy options, please call us at 1-888-340-6742, ext. 30224 or 204-623-9256.
This is a confidential phone line. If we cannot take your call-in person, please leave your name and a phone number where you can be reached; we will call you back.

You may also present for a self-referral at any Northern Health Region Primary Health or Northern Health Region Primary Care clinic and ask for a
“Rapid Access Abortion Referral”.