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Getting checked for STIs in Okotoks can start with a confidential phone or video call. A Canadian licensed doctor reviews your concerns, orders tests by requisition and follows up on the results. It's free with an active Alberta Health Card; without one, the visit is $80.
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TelePlus Care offers STI testing visits for Okotoks and nearby Foothills County communities, daily from 8 AM to 7 PM Mountain Time. The doctor reviews your symptoms and exposure timing, orders urine, swab or blood tests, and treats when appropriate. Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre has lab services on site.
Clinical content is reviewed for accuracy and scope. TelePlus Care appointments go ahead only when a doctor agrees it is the right call, after a real assessment, and the doctor will explain the next step if virtual care is not the right fit.
You don't need to explain yourself at a reception desk to get tested. Book a TelePlus Care STI visit, and a Canadian licensed doctor calls or video-chats with you at the time you chose. People book for all sorts of reasons: a new partner, a condom that slipped, symptoms that won't go away, or a partner who has just shared a diagnosis. Some have no symptoms and simply want peace of mind. Whatever brought you here, the doctor is there to help, not to judge. No referral is needed.

Not everyone needs the same tests. The doctor asks about symptoms, when and how the possible exposure happened, past infections and whether pregnancy is possible. From there, they may order urine tests, swabs, blood tests or a combination. Timing is part of the plan too. Some infections don't show up right away, so the doctor may suggest when to test or ask you to repeat a test later. If your symptoms need to be looked at in person, you'll be told that plainly.

Once the doctor sends a requisition, you give your sample at a community lab collection site. For many people in town, the handiest one is the lab at Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre, 11 Cimarron Common. Check the lab's current hours, and whether you need an appointment, before you go. Bring your health card and the requisition. If you live in De Winton or Heritage Pointe and work in south Calgary, a collection site along your commute could be simpler.

The doctor reviews your results and walks you through what they mean. What happens next depends on what's found.

Okotoks has a Sexual and Reproductive Health clinic inside the Health and Wellness Centre. It serves people who are 29 or younger or who face barriers, such as having no Alberta health coverage or being unable to afford birth control, and you can self-refer. Its services include STI testing and treatment, HIV PrEP prescriptions, Pap tests and post-assault care. Hours are limited, so call 403-995-2600 ext. 6 to check. The clinic is a good fit when you need an in-person exam, while a TelePlus Care visit can be booked any day of the week.

Call 911 or go to an emergency department for severe abdominal, pelvic or testicular pain, fever with genital symptoms, or injuries. High River General Hospital's emergency department is open 24/7, and South Health Campus in southeast Calgary has one too. Urgent care at Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre runs 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, holidays included. If you may have been exposed to HIV very recently, get in-person care right away, as preventive medicine needs to start quickly. After a sexual assault, medical care comes first; Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence, 1-866-403-8000, gives support by phone or text from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Health Link 811 is available 24/7.

Your test results are confidential, and only authorized health care providers can see them. For the call, pick a spot where you won't be overheard, and if video isn't practical on an acreage connection, choose phone. The STI visit is free with an active Alberta Health Card and $80 without. Medication is paid for at the pharmacy based on your coverage. Have these ready:

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TelePlus Care is not an urgent care clinic. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest urgent care facility.
TelePlus Care connects patients in Okotoks and other Alberta communities including Peace River, Red Deer, Redcliff, and Sherwood Park with Canadian licensed doctors by phone or secure video — often the same day.
You are seen by a Canadian licensed doctor authorized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to care for patients in Alberta.
Health care in Alberta is administered through Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. Online doctor visits are free with an active Alberta Health Card; without an active card the visit is $80.
For free, publicly funded non-urgent health advice in Alberta, you can also call Health Link (811).
Online care is not for emergencies. For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Choose the service you need and complete a short intake. No referral is needed.
Speak with a Canadian licensed doctor by phone or secure video, daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Mountain Time.
When clinically appropriate, you can receive a prescription, a note, a lab requisition, or a referral.
Virtual care is not for emergencies. Call 911 for an emergency, or 811 for free nurse advice.
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Medical Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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