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When you are diagnosed with a reportable STI, anyone you have had sexual contact with or shared drug equipment with needs to be notified that they have been exposed to a communicable infection.  This is sometimes called ‘contact...

You can print off the checklist provided below (under Additional Resources) and bring it with you on your next visit to your health care provider. Call ahead if you have questions about: If you need to bring ID, such as BC driver’s...

What is anonymous HIV testing? In British Columbia, there are a number of ways that you can get an HIV test.  With anonymous HIV testing your name is not attached to your result and your contact information is never collected. You are...

If you have any sexual concerns, health care providers can give you information and support.  They may not bring up the topic of sexual health, but most providers are usually open to talking about it. They can rule out...

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or ability. Sexual assault is a crime under Canadian law. People respond differently to a sexual assault. Emotions that you might experience include...

Background In British Columbia, all HIV testing is confidential. People can test for HIV using their full name or they may choose to go to a site that offers testing using a pseudonym or their initials. For most people, these HIV testing...

A needs assessment is being led by the Pacific Hepatitis C Network (PHCN) to better understand the needs of people throughout BC in terms of information about hepatitis C. The final report will be made available on the PHCN website and...

The Harm Reduction team at the BC Centre for Disease Control would like to invite you to participate in a short survey. The purpose of this survey, as it pertains to Mental Wellness and Substance Use, is to identify needs across the...

In recognition of May as hepatitis awareness month, volunteers from HepC BC are visiting a number of communities across northern BC in April and May. Between April 23rd and May 10th, the Hepatitis C Outreach Roadshow will be conducting 20...

On behalf of the World Hepatitis Day 2014 Planning Committee, we would like to invite you to the World Hepatitis Day Vancouver Event happening on Monday, July 28th 2014 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Where:     Vancouver Art Gallery (...

Background Despite advances in HIV treatments, as well as campaigns aimed to decrease the stigma of HIV, a small but significant portion of individuals at risk of HIV in BC are delaying or not getting tested due to concerns about...

A new campaign is launched Interior Health has launched a new campaign to encourage all adults in the region to get tested for HIV. The “My Health Is Sexy” campaign uses intimate images to convey the message that knowing your HIV status is...

Did you know that British Columbians have a Sexual Health Rehabilitation Service for persons with disability? Did you know there is also a Vancouver Sperm Retrieval Clinic for men with neurological problems and associated sexual...

What’s Online Connec+? Positive Living BC recently launched Online Connec+, a new online video peer support group for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in BC. For PLHIV, feeling isolated is common due to the stigma surrounding the virus, so...

The idea of counselling can be intimidating for many people. However, talking to someone and having their expert perspective can often lead to positive changes of mood, improvement in physical symptoms and a shift in understanding of...

HIV testing can be intimidating for clients. They may fear: the process of being tested; waiting and worrying about the result; and, of course, the test result itself. As healthcare providers, we often look for ways to ease these fears in...

On SmartSexResource - Tips for parents on talking to kids about sex Jennifer Gibson, Community Education Services Coordinator with Island Sexual Health, has shared her top 10 tips for parents on how to talk about sex and sexual health with...

Background Sex workers face many barriers when it comes to accessing primary health care, and sexual and reproductive health services.  Being informed about the diversity of sex workers’ experiences can enable providers to connect with sex...

Background A recent survey at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) assessed client perspectives on the implementation of electronic health records (EHR) at the BCCDC Provincial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinic. An EHR...

Background STI/HIV incidence continues to rise, particularly among subgroups of young men who have sex with men. New STI/HIV interventions are being created to address the escalating needs of young men. However, few studies have examined...