Nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide are unintended, and over 60 per cent of these may end in abortion. 45 percent of all abortions are unsafe. Progress partly depends on the resourcefulness and ingenuity of providers themselves.

The World Health Organization states "Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.” To support our clients' sexual well-being during an abortion appointment, we must counteract the power differential between healthcare provider and client.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We wanted to share some feedback we recently received anonymously from one of our clients and share with you all our thoughts.

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, give to the CIHC Abortion Access Fund

Our first newsletter is live!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.