The Southern Alberta HIV Clinic (SAC) provides medical care to all HIV-positive patients in southern Alberta. Their multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, nutritionists, clerical staff and researchers.

This program provides: intake appointment - with a nurse and social worker to provide introduction to the clinic and education about HIV. First medical visit - a complete medical history is taken, test results are reviewed and a management plan is made. Follow-up appointments - usually about 1 month after the first visit and then every 4-6 months afterwards. Nursing services - coordinates care within the clinic and with other agencies, provides HIV education. Pharmacy provides medication counselling and dispenses HIV medications. Service providers may include doctors, dietitians, pharmacists, registered nurses (RNs), and social workers.

Service Access - You can be referred by a doctor or can self-refer.