STOP HIV Program

Provided by Interior Health

Seek and treat for optimal prevention of HIV/AIDS
Three Core STOP HIV Activities:

Testing:
This includes routine HIV testing in acute care (emergency room or admission to inpatient units); community testing in Interior Health community health clinics and private physician offices; education of Interior Health staff and physician partners; a public awareness campaign; and laboratory support as required.

Engagement:
Across the region, engaging newly diagnosed and those who have been living with HIV into better care, if required; collaboration with local doctors and nurse practitioners; collaboration with local community agencies.

Treatment:
Building of doctor/nurse practitioner capacity to support HIV clinical care closer to home, and development of a health outreach nursing team to enhance available care.

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HIV testing is confidential free, easy, and available wherever you access health care.
A health outreach nurse is also available to provide discreet and non-judgmental HIV testing at 1-866-778-7736.

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Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability

Service area: Interior Health Area

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
  • HIV / AIDS
Public Health
  • HIV / AIDS: Navigation Support, HIV Testing, and Treatment
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations

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  2. Last Name
  3. Email
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  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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