World AIDS day just past so I've decided to post a different sort of review.
For my STD tests I usually hit my local clinic. Usually I had a wait and the service was average, but it was close to home so that's where I went.
I've heard great things about the STD Centre downtown. Was it worth the trip? Time to TOFTT.
I made an appointment. The phone girl was professional and didn't flirt at all. My appointment was 3 days in later. When I got there all the parking was all metered . There are two entrances. One from inside the old General Hospital (which has multiple entrances) and one from the car port on 111th St.
I checked in and was asked to fill out a form, and took my seat in the waiting area. I played the guessing game "Supportive boyfriend or pimp" with one couple (if he was a boyfriend she should run from that control freak) and one lady looked liked she didn't care if she was alive or dead, but the rest of the people looked like normal average people.
I was called in and followed my medical professional to her room. She asked me on the normal STD questions. She didn't bat an eye when I explained my sexual practices, her only comment was "That is quite a few partners for one year". I never felt judged or looked down on. Since I asked for a comprehensive test I had lots to do. I was asked for a urine sample (had to leave the room for the bathroom). She took some blood. I then had an physical exam of my genital area and had a foam tipped metal rod up my urethra (the only uncomfortable part). I got my pants back on, we chatted for a bit, I got some free condoms (vanilla, strawberry, and unflavoured) and dental dams (grape and banana) and was told I could pick up my results in a week. An appointment isn't needed to get the results.
A week later, a different medical professional, with the same professional attitude of the first (but a more bubbly personality) told me I was free and clear, but to come back in 6 months for another blood test.
Looks - 5 - the place needs a make over. Very drab.
Attitude - 9 - 8 for the first medical professional, and 10 for the second. I was never uncomfortable
Service - 10 - best clinic I've been to. They know their area of speciality very well.
Contact Information:
Edmonton STD Centre
11111 Jasper Ave.
780-413-5156
http://www.capitalhealth.ca/ProgramsAndServices/locationdetails?service_id=1001498
For my STD tests I usually hit my local clinic. Usually I had a wait and the service was average, but it was close to home so that's where I went.
I've heard great things about the STD Centre downtown. Was it worth the trip? Time to TOFTT.
I made an appointment. The phone girl was professional and didn't flirt at all. My appointment was 3 days in later. When I got there all the parking was all metered . There are two entrances. One from inside the old General Hospital (which has multiple entrances) and one from the car port on 111th St.
I checked in and was asked to fill out a form, and took my seat in the waiting area. I played the guessing game "Supportive boyfriend or pimp" with one couple (if he was a boyfriend she should run from that control freak) and one lady looked liked she didn't care if she was alive or dead, but the rest of the people looked like normal average people.
I was called in and followed my medical professional to her room. She asked me on the normal STD questions. She didn't bat an eye when I explained my sexual practices, her only comment was "That is quite a few partners for one year". I never felt judged or looked down on. Since I asked for a comprehensive test I had lots to do. I was asked for a urine sample (had to leave the room for the bathroom). She took some blood. I then had an physical exam of my genital area and had a foam tipped metal rod up my urethra (the only uncomfortable part). I got my pants back on, we chatted for a bit, I got some free condoms (vanilla, strawberry, and unflavoured) and dental dams (grape and banana) and was told I could pick up my results in a week. An appointment isn't needed to get the results.
A week later, a different medical professional, with the same professional attitude of the first (but a more bubbly personality) told me I was free and clear, but to come back in 6 months for another blood test.
Looks - 5 - the place needs a make over. Very drab.
Attitude - 9 - 8 for the first medical professional, and 10 for the second. I was never uncomfortable
Service - 10 - best clinic I've been to. They know their area of speciality very well.
Contact Information:
Edmonton STD Centre
11111 Jasper Ave.
780-413-5156
http://www.capitalhealth.ca/ProgramsAndServices/locationdetails?service_id=1001498