Phototherapy Clinic - Royal Jubliee Hospital

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.
• Narrow Band UVB units for body and hands and feet.
• Narrow Band UVB scalp wands.

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. 
  • COVID-19 Pre-procedure Assessment Questionnaire
• 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. 

Longer then normal clinic wait times will occur so please ensure that you have found adequate and appropriate parking. 

For COVID-19 information visit: www.islandhealth.ca/covid19.