We’re closed on Canada Day!
Just a reminder that we will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st to celebrate Canada’s birthday! We’ll reopen on July 2nd at 9am for regular Wednesday hours beginning at 9 am!
Happy Canada Day from all of us at ISH!
Jennifer Gibson MA, is the Coordinator of Community Education Services. She is a professional sexual health educator whose knowledge, sense of humour, enthusiasm, and comfort level give her the unique ability to make sexual health education accessible and easy to relate to.
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