Primary Care Clinic - Vancouver (Pender Community Health Centre)

A specialty clinic that provides free primary health care and health information for residents ages 19 and up of the Downtown Eastside who do not have a primary physician, have challenges accessing traditional health care services, and have a mental health and/or addictions issue or an infectious disease (such as HIV or hepatitis C). Services include medical exams, wound care, disease prevention, diagnosis, adult immunizations, STI/HIV and hepatitis testing and treatment, and TB testing and care. Clients seeking assessment for methadone and suboxone starts may drop in between 12:45 pm and 3 pm Monday to Friday; new patient intake is dependent on adequate physician coverage each day, so individuals may call first to check or to arrange alternative times. Other services include podiatrist, dermatologist, respiratory therapist, dietitian, internal medicine consultations, and specialty hepatitis C program. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; no walk-in services.