Sexual Health Testing & Counselling
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About Sexual Health Testing & Counselling
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is any infection that can be transmitted through sexual contact. Anyone who is sexually active and not practicing safe sex should consider getting tested.
People at most risk include those with more than 2 different sexual partners in 2 months, less than 25 years of age with multiple partners, men who have sex with men, intravenous drug use, commercial sex workers and their sexual partners, contact with a person with a known STI, have symptoms of an STI or a history of a previous STI.
Getting help
- Counsel on the tests that may be required and provide a requisition for screening
- Counsel on safe sex practices
- Counsel on sexual health clinics in your area
- Treat asymptomatic positive results
- Treat symptomatic positive results. We will ask you to get seen in person for treatment.
- Provide screening for those who are symptomatic but we can direct you to the nearest clinic to get examined.
What is Akira?
Akira is a mobile app that gives you instant access to a team of Canadian medical professionals experienced in digital healthcare.
Get help with many common issues without leaving home or work
Pamela is a family physician based in Toronto. She completed her residency training at the University of Toronto and has a special interest in acute ambulatory care and women's health.
Pamela is available for consultation in Korean.
Nhon is a Nurse Practitioner who completed her studies at the University of Ottawa. She has an interest in primary health care as well as women's health, specifically obstetrics.
Nhon is available for consultation in Vietnamese.
Kathryn is a Nurse Practitioner who completed her M.Sc and NP training at McMaster University. Her knowledge base is well rounded in primary health care but has a special interest in well women and infant care.
April is a Nurse Practitioner who did her studies at the University of British Columbia. She has an interest in primary health care, specifically women's health. She also enjoys providing care to remote and rural communities.
Heather is a Nurse Practitioner and alumnus of the University of Waterloo (BSc), University of Toronto (BScN) and University of Alberta (MN). She is interested in preventative medicine, women's health and mental health.
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