Treatment
In collaboration with your health care team, YOU will decide whether or not you want to be on medication. Keep in mind that stability is required when deciding to take meds because you must take them every day for the rest of your life. It is better to delay medication than be non-adherent because you can develop a resistance to certain medications. 1 in 4 newly diagnosed individuals is already resistant to one form of HIV medication and there are a finite number of treatment options available.
Disclaimer
HIV Edmonton provides information to people affected by HIV and AIDS who wish to manage their health care in partnership with care providers. Information accessed through, published, or provided by HIV Edmonton is not to be considered medical advice. We strongly urge users to consult with a qualified medical practitioner prior to undertaking any decision, use, or action of a medical nature.
Also known as NAP, this clinic serves both adults and children. Normally referrals are required to NAP but if you are new to the city and are already diagnosed as HIV positive you can self-refer to the program. The clinic has dietitians, infectious disease physicians, pharmacists, psychologists, registered nurses, and social workers on staff.
This clinic does not provide HIV testing.
Address
Location 1
The Kaye Clinic
11400 University Avenue, Edmonton Alberta
780-407-8372 or toll-free at 1-866-407-8371
Location 2
Royal Alexandra Hospital
10240 Kingsway Avenue – CSC 243
1-844-735-4811
As HIV treatment and prevention have converged, attention has turned to how well we are engaging people living with HIV in the continuum of services, including testing, care and, ultimately, effective treatment. The concept of an HIV treatment cascade has emerged as a way to identify gaps in the continuum, which are preventing people from realizing the treatment and prevention benefits of antiretroviral therapy. Click this link to find out more about the HIV Treatment Cascade.