Sexual Health

• Dozens of B.C. sexual health clinics could close without funding boost, group warns

  Options for Sexual Health says its funding hasn't kept up with inflation and without a significant boost it could be forced to close dozens of clinics across British Columbia.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2024
  
• Hastings Prince Edward Public Health offering free, at-home HIV tests

  Those who test positive will be connected to services that offer treatment and support

  Health

  Feb 14, 2024
  
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• Feds give $1.3M to Prairie groups working to improve access to sexual, reproductive health services

  Health Canada is pledging to provide close to $1.3 million in funding to support initiatives being worked on in Alberta and Manitoba.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2023
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• Sask. government introduces parental consent for sexual health education

  Schools need to inform parents or guardians about the sexual health education curriculum, and parents or guardians will have the option to decline their children's participation.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2023
• Students work to improve access to sexual health care for Indigenous women

  Two Indigenous students are working to provide low-barrier, culturally inclusive access to sexual health care for Indigenous women.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2023
• Saskatchewan suspends Planned Parenthood from presenting in provincial schools

  The decision comes after a presentation with sexual material occurred at a high school in Lumsden, Sask. according to Duncan.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2023
• Almost a year post-Roe, Canada must do more on ‘backsliding’ risk: report

  A foreign affairs committee of MPs heard from more than 20 witnesses regarding women's rights, pored over briefs from nine individuals and organizations before issuing its report.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2023
• Free prescribed contraception begins in B.C. on April 1. Is your method covered?

  Non-prescribed methods of birth control are not covered by the new program, including cervical caps, diaphragms, sponges, patches, rings and condoms.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Syphilis cases rising in Kingston, Ont. and beyond

  According to data from KFL&A Public Health, cases of syphilis, an STI, are on the rise locally and across Ontario.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
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• ‘Tragic and shocking’: OUTSaskatoon layoffs shrinks LGBTQ2 safe spaces

  On hearing of job cuts at OUTSaskatoon, Amy-Jo Setka worried for local youth groups and surrounding rural communities, noting the LGBTQ2 services extended beyond the city limits.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023