For nearly four decades, Casey House—Canada’s only dedicated HIV hospital, and one of Toronto’s smallest hospitals—has stood strong as a refuge for those struggling with the virus. Initially launched as a hospice for people dying from AIDS-related complications, the hospital has since pivoted to providing all kinds of care for its local community—from mental health and substance-use counselling, to massage therapy to the distribution of hot lunches.
But it hasn’t been able to offer general healthcare, like the type you’d receive from a family doctor. That is, until now.
As of last month, Casey House began offering family doctor spots to anyone who goes through their intake process, regardless of HIV status—even if they’ve never interacted with the hospital before…Music, fashion, film, mess…read more.
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