AffirmaCare: Surgical Readiness Assessments

WELCOME

Private gender clinic located in Abbotsford aiming to address the gap in gender-affirming health care services

MEET JAMIE

Hi, it is so good to have you here. My name is Jamie Tourond (she/her). I am a cisgender Family Nurse Practitioner (MN, NP-f), living and providing care on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Stó:lō people, specifically the Semá:th and Máthxwi First Nations. In 2015, I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Northern British Columbia with a special focus on First Nation Health. My desire to provide quality gender-affirming care quickly grew when I witnessed a good friend of mine trying to access care – the process was discouraging, upsetting, and shocking - I knew the process could be significantly improved. Witnessing this process was the catalyst which fueled my passion for providing high-quality gender-affirming healthcare. 
In 2017, I co-founded the Gender Affirming Clinic in my community where I provide care in our public healthcare system. I am a hormone and surgical readiness assessor for BC and Montreal and provide ongoing care for many Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse youth and adults. I am also a mentor for Trans Care BC Clinical Mentorship calls. This aspect of my career has been the most rewarding. Seeing patients flourish to their fullest potential is an honour to witness – thank you for trusting me at this stage of your journey.

How does it work?

The clinic works on a referral basis.

  1. Please download the form below.

  2. Ask your healthcare provider to complete the form and fax it to our clinic. If you do not have a provider, please take the form to a walk-in clinic and request for a referral to our clinic.

  3. We will be in touch with you shortly to book your appointment.

  4. If you do not hear from us promptly - please email us to inquire about your referral.

Your Appointment

The clinic is a virtual platform. We are currently booking patient’s within one week.

PRICE

One assessment - $300

Two assessments - $600

We are so looking forward to coming alongside you and supporting you on this important journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • 19 years and older

    • Mental and physical health is ‘reasonably’ stable*

    • You are able to provide consent and make decisions on your own

    *What does having ‘reasonably’ physical and mental health really mean?

    You are considered to be physically stable if your underlying medical conditions are being treated and are considered under control. For instance, if you have diabetes, your diabetes is under control.

    You are considered to be mentally stable when your underlying conditions, if you have any, are being treated and you are able to make decisions regarding your future. For instance, if you have depression and/or anxiety these conditions are being treated and you feel stable enough to make life-altering decisions regarding your healthcare.

  • Please download & complete this form and have it ready for your appointment.

  • Two assessments are required if your provider is unable to comment on your physical and mental health.

  • Please inform the clinic at least 24 hours prior to your appointment if you need to cancel. Cancellation fee would apply if re-booking.

  • Unfortunately, these services are not covered by extended benefits.

  • Appointments are done via video conference or telehealth.

  • Please contact your provider and ensure they have faxed off the referral. If they have, please email me and I will take over finding your referral.