“Just ASK…”
What is the Just ASK campaign?
The "Just ASK" campaign is a series of posters aimed for clients and healthcare professionals to "Just ASK" about STI/HIV testing. The main goal is twofold. First, to encourage clients to advocate for their sexual health and get STI/HIV testing, and second to have healthcare providers ask their clients about their sexual health. The campaign is an attempt to normalize sexual health and make it a part of holistic self care.
Banana_Poster_small.pdf
Girl Toilet_small.pdf
Guy Pants_small.pdf
Love No Limits_small.pdf
Why is this message important to me?
In Alberta, the rates of STIs such as syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea and blood borne pathogens (BBP) such as HIV and Hep C affect a significant number of people each year. Currently, there is a syphilis outbreak that is affecting all ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual preferences, and socioeconomic status in Alberta. (Read more about syphilis.)
STI & HIV infections do not discriminate. Be proactive and get STI/HIV testing.
What is the importance of getting tested?
STIs are among the most commonly spread infections in Canada. Often people do not know they are infected with an STI/HIV because they do no have symptoms or do not recognize them. Accessing STI/HIV testing reduces the rates of infections by providing proper treatment, support, and education about prevention. STI/HIV testing will also reduce your anxiety and encourage you to be proactive about your sexual health.
Where can I get STI/HIV testing done?
Edmonton STI Clinic
General Hospital
11111 Jasper Avenue, Main Floor Room 3B20
Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am – 6:00pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays
Telephone: 780-342-2300
The clinic works by appointment; however drop-in patients will also be seen.
**At the STI Clinic there is no cost to have testing done & you do not need your Alberta Personal Health Card. Your visit will be kept confidential.**
See your regular Doctor or Family Physician
Medicenters/Primary Care Networks
STI Outreach Team – call for times
Call: 780-422-7333 Ext. 252
East Edmonton Health Centre
7910 - 112 Avenue
Mondays & Fridays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where are these posters displayed?
You will find the “Just ASK” posters at various community organizations/agencies, clinics, schools, universities, bars/pubs, in Edmonton and surrounding communities.
How can I get one for my office, organizations, or clinic?
Email mailto: health@hivedmonton.com and request the number of which poster(s) you would like. Please note that quantities are limited and HIV Edmonton may restrict the number of copies distributed. The cost of shipping is extra.
Further information
For more information on syphilis and all other sexually transmitted infections (STI) call the toll-free STI/HIV Information Line at: 1-800-772-2437 and talk to a nurse during business hours or listen to pre-recorded, up to date information. You can also visit the following websites:
www.health.alberta.ca/health-info/sex-prevent-STI-STD.html
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/dc-ma/sti-its-eng.php
www.sexualityandu.ca
www.dontyougetit.ca
http://ab.wontgetweird.com
