In this lively episode of the 'Happy Hour' podcast, hosted by Rick Hunter (aka Spyder-Pup), the gang welcomes Darren Ho, the Health Services Director of the Health Initiative for Men (HIM Clinic). The discussion covers the clinic's role in providing healthcare services to the LGBTQ+ community, specifically focusing on HIV prevention through medications like PrEP and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Darren shares insights about the organization's operations, its inclusive scope, and the availability of Doxycycline for STI prevention. Alongside the informative talk, the episode features fun banter among the hosts and Darren about music, fandoms, and personal passions, creating an engaging blend of health education and lighthearted conversation. Shout-outs are given, and the episode concludes with plans for a subsequent, more relaxed visit .

Links:

HIM Clinic

⁠https://checkhimout.ca/⁠

9-8-8

⁠https://988.ca/⁠

BC Crisis Centre

⁠https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/⁠

Pumpjacks Pub

⁠https://www.pumpjackpub.com/⁠

Golden Parrots Pub

⁠https://www.goldenparrotspub.com/⁠