Dr. Lennie Folden
Dr. Folden’s Women’s Health Clinic
Introduction Dr. Folden
Dr. Folden is a family physician who is passionate about women’s health and provides care in a compassionate and fully inclusive manner. Please read Dr. Folden’s full bio here.
Services Offered
Breast Health Consultations
– Clinical breast exam, screening if indicated and education.
– Assessing any breast concern or abnormality.
Gynecological issues
– Pap tests (cervical cancer screening)
– Investigation and management of heavy/painful periods
– Assessment and management of vaginitis/abnormal vaginal discharge
– Endometrial biopsy, as indicated.
– Vulvar biopsy, as indicated.
Sexual health for women
– STI screening (testing) and education.
– Contraceptive Counselling, including IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal
– HPV Counselling
Reproductive Health
– Early prenatal care, until transfer to an appropriate maternity group.
– Preconception counselling
A full visit report will be provided to you family physician, if you have one.
What is Not Offered
– Ordering labs to check hormone levels
– Complete physical exam
– Mental health issues
Referal Not Required
You can self-refer to see Dr. Folden for the services listed above. However, Dr. Folden does not accept general family medicine patients in her practice and does not deal with issues related to general family medicine. Your appointment will focus solely on Women’s Health issues.
Patients Can Book Directly For
– Pap tests / cervical cancer screening
– STI testing and sexual health concerns
– Birth control counselling
– IUD consultations, insertion, and removal
– Nexplanon consultations, insertion, and removal
– Vaginal discharge, yeast infections, or BV concerns
– Breast concerns or breast lump assessment
– Early pregnancy care until transfer to a maternity clinic
Physician Referral Required For:
– Heavy or painful periods
– Menopause concerns
– Endometrial biopsy assessment
– Complex contraception concerns
– Ongoing or complex gynecologic concerns requiring consultation or procedures
Some procedures are only booked after a physician assessment when medically appropriate.
Important Information
Dr. Folden does not provide comprehensive family medicine care. Appointments are focused specifically on women’s health concerns.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for your first appointment to complete intake forms.
For Pap tests, please avoid booking during menstruation.
A visit summary can be sent to your family physician, if applicable.
Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Please provide at least 24 hours notice for appointment cancellations or changes. Missed appointments or late cancellations are subject to a minimum $100 cancellation/no-show fee.
Clinic Hours / Booking
Monday: 9 AM to 4PM .
To book an appointment, please call: (587) 393-3866
Physician referrals are welcome and may be faxed to (587) 393-3867 Attn: Dr. Folden
Questionnaires / Forms
Obstetrical Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
Patient Agreement and Registration (PDF)