STOP HIV Program
Condition Specific Support and Public Health
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.
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.
Click here for additional resources.
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
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Interior Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Public Health
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
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