Yukon Women's MidLife Health Clinic

Yukon Women's MidLife Health Clinic The Yukon Women’s MidLife Health Clinic offers health care and support to women who are approachin Our clinic welcomes patients without family doctors.

Our clinic is open to women who want to:
• explore options to manage their perimenopause and menopause symptoms,
• identify menopause related risk factors for heart and bone health, as well as cancer prevention through appropriate screening,
• receive diagnosis and help to manage menopause related conditions, and
• further explore how to lead a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease. At the Yukon Women’s MidLife Health Clinic, we practice collaborative health care, where the right professionals work together to meet patients’ health care needs. We have a nurse practitioner who will consult with physicians and a variety of other health professionals. We also accept patients who have been referred by their family doctors and other health professionals. Patients can access the clinic by making an appointment during the day or during evening clinic. Due to low drop in numbers and high demand for booked appointments, the clinic will no longer offer drop in but rather will have booked appointments only Thursday evenings from 5-7. Women can get help with:
• managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, mood or sleep disturbances, sexual dysfunction and vaginal dryness,
• assessing and managing mild to moderate anxiety and depression,
• screening for and preventing osteoporosis,
• preventing cancers: breast, endometrial, cervical and colorectal cancers,
• promoting risk factors to reduce coronary heart disease, and
• providing breast exams, regular cervical or pap testing, and birth control. Women under the age of 40, youth, and men of all ages who want to learn more about sexual health or birth control options are encouraged to visit the Yukon S*xual Health Clinic. See https://www.facebook.com/YSHCwhitehorse for more information or call 867-393-6635. Patients without a valid territorial or provincial health care card, who are from Quebec or out-of-country, will be required to pay a small 50$ clinic fee. Please know health care services are not available in French. Our clinic is supported by the Department of Health and Social Services.

Wonderful 10th Birthday celebration for Yukon Women's health Collaborative care. We've come a long way. Such a privilege...
10/06/2024

Wonderful 10th Birthday celebration for Yukon Women's health Collaborative care. We've come a long way. Such a privilege to work with these dedicated women team!

At long last and many hours of figuring out technology...the video from our public workshop on May 10th, 2024 at KDCC is...
07/30/2024

At long last and many hours of figuring out technology...the video from our public workshop on May 10th, 2024 at KDCC is available to view! Please see the link below and fast forward to 2mins 50secs for when sound will come on!!

Dr. Nathalie Gamache reviewing symptoms of menopause and debunks historical Myths surrounding management of menopause.

09/20/2023
09/24/2021

As we say in our clinic, exercise is the best thing you can do for yourself during perimenopause. Northern Strength Academy is offering An Intro to Strength Training class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-12. The cost is $192 for 8 sessions. If interested you can call 689-4894 or email northernstrengthacademy@gmail.com.

10/23/2020

Full-service physiotherapy clinic. Orthopedic conditions, WCB, sports injuries, acupuncture/IMS, post-surgical conditions, pelvic health, persistent pain. Downtown, Free Parking.

06/09/2020

Thank you for your message. The Midlife Clinic is offering appointments on Monday and Thursdays. Please call 633-3080 to make an appointment as we do not book online. Our wait times still remain long at 8 weeks so thank you for your patience. Please note that if you have any symptoms of cough, fever or cold like symptoms we ask you to self isolate and follow the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

05/21/2020
05/08/2020

Update: The recruitment for this study has now closed. Thank you for all interested folks! :)

Our friends over at the UBC S*xual Health Lab are doing some pretty interesting research:

Info on the study:

Has COVID-19 impacted your sexuality?

Participate in an online survey examining the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on social, psychological, and behavioral aspects of sexual health. We are seeking English-speaking individuals currently residing in Canada who are 19+.

To view our consent form and begin survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0P3rs0LLJQm8A3X
Or visit our website: http://www.brottolab.com/studies

Please note that liking and sharing the social media ad may publicly associate you with this study and our lab*

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Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm

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