The Phototherapy Clinic at the Royal Jubliee Hospital in Victoria is here to help patients take control of their psoriasis and other photo-responsive skin conditions in an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. The clinic provides services that include:
- PUVA (Psoralen with UVA) for hands and feet.
- UVA unit for body
- Narrow Band UVB units for body and hands and feet.
- Narrow Band UVB scalp wands.
- Broad Band UVB unit for body
Important note for patients to follow:
New drop in patient clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (closed on STAT holidays)
- All patients MUST enter and exit through the main doors of the Memorial Pavilion at RJH. No side entrances to this building will be available for patients to enter or exit.
- Important to note that every patient will be asked a series of specific questions at the Front Main Entrance to the building before proceeding up to the clinic and then again once patient has arrived to the Phototherapy Clinic.
- Please review the COVID Screening Questionnaire before coming to the clinic and the clinic RN will complete the documentation process upon your arrival.
- UV goggles previously provided by the clinic will no longer be available, patients instead must now bring their own pair. If patient does not have their own pair, a pair can be purchased at the RJH Pharmacy - Located on level one in the RJH Diagnostic and Treatment Centre.
- Please do not come to the clinic if you have any cold or flu like symptoms.
- Patients to bring their own lotions to clinic.
- Mask - three ply, is to be worn for all that come into building.
- No visitors to accompany patients unless patient has cognitive or mobility issues.
We thank you for your support and ongoing patience as we re-open the RJH Phototherapy Clinic.
We are currently experiencing longer than normal clinic wait times. Please ensure that you have found adequate and appropriate parking.
Find more information on COVID-19.
General Information on Phototherapy Clinic - Royal Jubliee Hospital
Referral Required?
Required
How to Get Referral
We accept referrals from Dermatologists. Patients wishing to access this service should speak with their General Practitioner (GP) about seeing a Dermatologist for their condition.
Physicians and nurse practitioners:
The clinic does not have an on-site Dermatologist. Please contact the clinic if you need any assistance in referring patients to a dermatologist that is prescribing phototherapy.
Preparing for Your Visit
Bring a current list of any prescriptions (topical, oral or injectable) and over the counter skin creams to your first visit.
The additional resources at the bottom of this page may help increase understanding of skin conditions, treatment information and available support groups.
Contact Us
Telephone: 250-519-1511
Finding Us
Where do I go?
The clinic is located at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in the Memorial Pavilion building between Adanac Street and Richmond Avenue. The clinic is located on the 3rd floor of the Homer wing and there is an elevator available.
Where do I park?
There is metered parking at the outpatient lot off of Adanac street (beside Memorial Pavilion) or there is the main parkade off Bay and Richmond Ave.
Hours of Operation
For quick updates, please call: 250-519-1511
Regular Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed all statutory holidays.