News Archive

Appointment Booking in Vancouver

Introducing a new online booking platform and more online booking options for HIV & STI testing appointments in Vancouver We’re excited to announce that starting later this week, we...

Changes coming to HIM Health Services 

November 29, 2022 Since 2009, the HIM on Davie Health Centre has been a central site for our communities to access the sexual health services we need. In partnership...

Monkeypox (Mpox) Media Resources

Monkeypox (mpox, MPV, MPXV) cases are increasing in Canada and globally. It can affect anyone of any gender identity or sexual orientation, however, this outbreak has particularly impacted men...

Mpox Bulletin

Last updated: August 26th, 2022 Over the last few months, our communities have heard a lot about outbreaks of a virus that we will be referring to as Mpox...

The HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 9) Is Now Available to More GBQ Men and Gender Diverse People Between the Ages 27 and 45

GetGarded.ca Is a Province-Wide Resource Created to Help GBT2Q Folks Find the Best Pathway for Them to Access the Vaccine. VANCOUVER, BC – MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 – Health...

Health Initiative for Men (HIM) Announces Incoming Executive Director

New Executive Director will assume job responsibilities on October 1, 2021, following handover from current leadership.  HIM Board of Directors and staff are excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Purdie as the organization’s new...

Celebrate Pride Season with HIM

With social distancing protocols in place due to COVID-19, Pride season sure looks different this year! In response to the major gap where we would have typically come together...

Provincewide Resource Launched for GBQ men and gender diverse people

A New Comprehensive Guide for Navigating a Queer World VANCOUVER, BC – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23rd, 2021 – Health Initiative for MEN (HIM) today announced the launch of More Than...

Apology to Indigenous Communities

For over 12 years, Health Initiative for Men (HIM) has played a role in promoting GBQ men and gender diverse people health through the translation of knowledge and provision...

GIVE HIM A HAND

Every year HIM works with a group of current and former sex workers to deliver training to over a hundred service providers like social workers, nurses, and outreach workers in a training that is designed to decrease the...