BC-CfE published a landmark paper on “The case for expanding access to highly active antiretroviral therapy to curb the growth of the epidemic” (Lancet 2006; 368: 531-36). Since then, BC-CfE has gained the endorsement of the provincial government to roll out such a program in BC.
HIV Ward expanded to 24 beds. Since its opening in 1997, there have been approximately 400 annual admissions.
IDC introduced the post-exposure prophylaxis clinic to provide support to patients requiring more extensive counseling and/or support and for patients without a source of primary care.
During the Canada Post strike announced September 25, 2025, the following measures will be undertaken to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.
The BC-CfE Laboratory has transitioned to private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. Results required urgently can be faxed upon request. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy has transitioned to private courier for delivery of medications. We recommend requesting medication at least 2 weeks in advance in case of delivery delays, particularly to rural/remote parts of BC. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)
During the Canada Post strike, we recommend that documents be faxed or couriered to our sites, versus utilization of regular mail service
CLICK FOR NEW HIV-1 RESISTANCE GENOTYPE REPORT NOTICE
The BC-CfE Laboratory is streamlining reporting processes for certain tests in order to simplify distribution and record-keeping, and to ensure completeness of results. Beginning September 2, 2025, results for the ‘Resistance Analysis of HIV-1 Protease and Reverse Transcriptase’ (Protease-RT) and ‘HIV-1 Integrase Resistance Genotype’ tests will be combined into a single ‘HIV-1 Resistance Genotype Report’. For more details and example reports, please click on the button below
