Sexual Health and HIV Services(Clinic 87)

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

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Our clinic specialises in sexual health and HIV management services for the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. Our service is staffed by experienced and qualified sexual health doctors, infectious disease doctors, immunologists and sexual and reproductive health nurses.

About the clinic

Referrals are welcome from your health provider but not necessary to visit our clinic. We recommend you make an appointment by calling (07) 5470 5244.

Please ask to speak with one of our sexual health nurses prior to booking your appointment to determine if your appointment should be classed as urgent and/or if the clinic is right for your needs.

Your first visit to the clinic

Sexual Health and HIV Service

Phone Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:00pm for availability of clinic appointment times. Ph: (07) 5470 5244 Fax no (07) 5470 5115 Email: Clinic87@health.qld.gov.au

LocationNambour General Hospital (next to multi-storey car park), Mapleton Road, Nambour, Queensland.

Clinic closed between 12.00pm - 1.00pm.

Notes:

• Pre exposure prophylaxis for HIV before

exposure (PrEP) • testing and treatment for sexually transmitted

infections (STIs) and related conditions

• HIV rapid testing (results in 20 minutes)

• HIV specialist medical care

• HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), non- occupational

• Hepatitis A and B vaccination for at risk groups

• emergency contraception and contraceptive services

• ano-genital symptoms/dermatology

• sexual dysfunction

• screening for sex industry workers

• sexual health information, education and screening programs.

We provide the following services:

Check in at the reception desk upon arrival. You will be asked to confirm your details and inform us of any changes. If you are new to the clinic, you will be required to provide identification and complete registration forms prior to your consultation.

When it is your turn, your first name will be called by the clinic nurse or doctor. During your consultation you will be asked a number of questions regarding your situation.

Tests and examinations will be performed as required. If you’re unfamiliar with these tests/exams, they will be explained to you.

Once your consultation is complete, you will be given a follow up slip to give to the receptionist. The receptionist will make a follow up appointment for you.

Follow up appointments can either be arranged in person or by phone, depending on the nature of your consultation.

What to expect during your visit to the clinic

We operate a number of services from our clinics at all locations including: • Sexual Health

• HIV

• Cervical screening tests(pap smears)

• Contraception

• Women’s Health

• Men’s Health

Our service is free. You do not need to have a Medicare card, but please bring one if you have one.

We can provide you with a range of care options at your appointment. Referrals are welcome from G.P.s. Some medication scripts may incur a PBS dispensing fee if appropriate for your treatment.

Fees/cost

Travellers are welcome to use the services provided at our clinic. Results are available one week after your visit.

We prefer you are in the local area to receive your results. If you will not be in the Sunshine Coast area one week after testing, we may refer you elsewhere.

Travellers

Appointments are required for all outreach clinics via phone (07) 5470 5244 prior to attending.

Outreach clinics

Caloundra clinic: Specialist Outpatient DepartmentCaloundra Hospital, West Terrace, Caloundra.

Noosa clinicNoosa Community Centre, Bottlebrush Ave, Noosa.

Gympie clinicLevel 1, Dunstan BuildingSpecialist Outpatients DepartmentGympie Hospital, Henry Street, Gympie.

Sunshine Coast University Hospital Level 1 Ambulatory Care Centre Clinic 2 Doctor or Clinic 4 Nurse appointments 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya.