Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public of an upcoming clinic for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) due to the ongoing outbreak of syphilis in the Labrador-Grenfell Zone.  

There will be a walk-in testing clinic for STBBIs, including syphilis, hepatitis B and C, HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, at the Labrador Health Centre outpatient’s department on:    

• Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Patients can expect:   

• A judgment-free, trauma-informed setting open to anyone who would like testing.   

• Walk-in appointments with in-person providers.   

• On-site blood collection.   

• Information and harm reduction supplies will be available.    

Individuals will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.   

The public is reminded that regular testing can reduce impacts on your health and lower your chance of getting or passing on STBBIs.  

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