Sexual Health

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HIM on the Drive

Posted by HIM on Wednesday January 4th, 2012

Want to get a STI or HIV test…?

… do you live and/or hang out on the East Side?

….do you ride or have access to Skytrain?

Gay men now have another testing option in East Vancouver. The Health Initiative for Men partnering with STOP are pleased to announce the opening of HIM on the Drive, a sexual health centre for gay men.

We are located at 101 - 1416 Commercial Drive, in the Chelsea Cottage (corner of Commercial Drive and Grant St.). Our regular hours are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Tuesday.

We offer –

Rapid HIV testing: Finger prick test

Test detects antibodies 3 months after risky event - get your results in a minute

Early HIV testing: Blood sample

Test detects virus 10-12 days after risky event – get your results in 1 week

Standard HIV testing: Blood sample

Test detects antibodies 3 months after risky event – get your results in 1 week

All other STI testing

We also offer a full range of information on STI and HIV transmission.

A registered nurse will be available to answer any of your sexual health questions.

Come check us Mon – Tues 4 – 8 pm

Walk-ins or appointments are welcome.

For more information, please contact HIM at (604) 488-1001, or call HIM on the Drive, Clinic Manager at (778) 708 - 3568 during clinic hours only or email him at sam@checkhimout.ca.