Pregnancy loss and self care
This upcoming weekend is International Self Care day and we want to talk about pregnancy loss, taking care of yourself after an abortion and the supports we provide at Choice in Health.
Ways to get involved right now
Whether you’re looking to support Choice in Health in a way that’s quick and fun, or more deep and ongoing, your creativity is welcome here. We are currently hiring board members – and inviting submissions to our #prochoicepets campaign! Apply to our board by July 21st.
Becoming trans-inclusive means change at the policy level.
Our healthcare facility exists because women's rights activists demanded safe access to abortion procedures, a right that we are still defending today. We appreciate the leaders who made our work possible, while honouring the many gender diverse individuals that their movement erased from history. We want to acknowledge that Choice in Health historically erased the identities of our own staff and board, and others who may have felt excluded from working here.
Happy Pride Month!
Choice in health Clinic is excited to celebrate pride and to re-affirm our commitment to queer positive, client centered abortion care, no matter who you are.
We’re hiring
CIHC is looking for a new Executive Director to lead our organization. If you are an effective and visionary leader, pro-choice and passionate about advancing reproductive justice you may be who we are looking for.
Please keep your mask on
Yesterday mask mandates in many public settings across Ontario were lifted, and while this step towards a return to normal is welcome for many, healthcare settings are exempt and continue to require masking when onsite.
We’re hiring
CIHC is looking for a new Executive Director to lead our organization. If you are an effective and visionary leader, pro-choice and passionate about advancing reproductive justice you may be who we are looking for.
A note from our Executive Director
It’s with mixed feelings that I’m writing to share with you that after 2 years of service, I will be stepping down as Executive Director of the Choice in Health Clinic effective April 15, 2022.
There is no excuse for using the wrong pronouns and we apologize.
We wanted to share some feedback we recently received anonymously from one of our clients and share with you all our thoughts.
Help Eliminate Barriers to Abortion Care this #GivingTuesday
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, give to the CIHC Abortion Access Fund
Reproductive Justice and Reproductive Rights, what’s the difference?
We are often asked: “We have the right to an abortion in Canada so what’s all this Reproductive Justice talk?” And that’s a great question. If you’ve asked yourself this, you are not alone.
Orange Shirt Day 2021
Today marks Orange Shirt Day, a day that started in 2013 when Phyllis Webstad shared her story of the orange shirt taken from her on her first day of residential school with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Join our Medical Team…
Are you passionate about abortion access and reproductive justice? Do you possess assessment skills or have experience in providing pre-operative care and you’d like to put your nursing skill set to work in a client-centered healthcare setting? Then apply to join us at Choice In Health.
A Note from our Executive Director
I’m posting to let you know that effective August 19, 2021 I will be on a leave of absence from my role as Executive Director of the Choice in Health Clinic to participate in the democratic process.
A Reflection on BMI Limits
At CIHC we have a commitment to breaking down barriers to care. Sometimes that means advocating for change or supporting clients as they navigate the health care system. Other times, like today, we must examine our own policies and the barriers that are perpetuating fatphobic medical racism and outdated medical models of care. Here’s what we are doing to rethink barriers to care based on BMI limits.
Join our team
Are you pro-choice? Do you possess excellent client service and medical administrative skills? Are you looking for casual work? If you said yes, then this position might be for you!
Join our team
If you are passionate about abortion access and finance then we have the position for you. Join our team in our new role as the Finance, Data, and Operations Assistant. You’ll be supporting the organization by using your finance skills to create financial statements, managing our bookkeeping and payroll and assist with our annual audit. You’ll also be responsible for non-clinical operations of our office like supporting scheduling, coordinating with contractors, and generally making sure the office runs smoothly.
Sharing our Annual Report
Our staff reflected on 2020-21 as a year of immense change at the clinic, including “adjusting to a pandemic, moving towards virtual care, and a rebranding” that embodies our values. We have been able to appreciate our collective “dedication to continuous learning” through trainings that intersect with our work, on topics such as domestic violence, trauma-informed care, and Indigenous Cultural Safety. You can read about what else we explored and achieved in our Annual Report.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! A chance to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Turtle Island. Today we wanted to take a minute to acknowledge some reproductive health leaders here in Toronto. Specifically, we wanted to shout out to Seventh Generation Midwives. Learn more about Seventh Generation here: https://www.sgmt.ca/