Confidential Online STI/STD Testing in Cochrane

The visit is free when your Alberta Health Card is active. Without an active card, it's $80. Medications prescribed afterwards are paid for at the pharmacy according to your coverage.

Yes. The Cochrane Community Health Centre on Grande Blvd has a community lab collection site. It takes walk-ins on weekdays, works by appointment on Saturdays and is closed Sundays and statutory holidays.

It depends on the infection and the kind of exposure. Testing too early can miss something, so the doctor will tell you the right timing for your situation and whether a second test is recommended later.

Your results are confidential and available only to authorized health care providers. If an infection is reportable, public health is notified, and nurses may contact partners without revealing who you are.

You give your sample using the requisition, then the doctor reviews the results. If treatment is appropriate, a prescription goes to your pharmacy; if not, you'll hear what to do next, which can include retesting or an in-person exam.

Go in person if you have severe pain, a fever, sores or other symptoms that need to be examined, or an injury. Urgent care at 60 Grande Blvd is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Call 911 for anything life-threatening.

Don't wait for a virtual appointment. Go to an emergency department right away, because medicine to lower the chance of infection works best when it's started as soon as possible. Health Link 811 can guide you if you're unsure.

Yes, as long as you're in Alberta and somewhere private. A parked car, an empty meeting room or a quiet study space can all work.

Your safety comes first. Call 911 if you're in danger or hurt, or go to an emergency department for care. Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence at 1-866-403-8000 offers support by call or text from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Yes. Online doctor visits are free with an active Alberta Health Card. Without an active card, the visit is $80, and the fee is shown before you book. Some services, such as doctor's notes, have their own fee.

Choose from the current TelePlus Care appointment times shown in the booking form — no roster, referral, or wait-list is required. Same-day options may be available, but availability changes with clinician capacity and demand; the earliest selectable time is at least two hours after booking. You connect with a Canadian licensed doctor by phone or secure video from home, and when appropriate a prescription is sent to your preferred Cochrane pharmacy.

Because care is virtual, TelePlus Care serves patients across Alberta, including Cochrane, Cold Lake, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, and Fort Saskatchewan, and other communities — anywhere in the province with a phone or internet connection.

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