Saskatchewan Prevention Institute

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Learn more at: https://skhiv.ca/national-hiv-testing-day/
HIV testing is an important step in knowing your status and making informed decisions about your health. There are various options for HIV testing, including self-testing, standard blood testing, point of care testing and dried blood spot testing. Learn more at: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/diseases-and-conditions/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv/hiv-testing

June 27 has officially been proclaimed as National HIV Testing Day by the Minister of Health. https://skhiv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/National-HIV-Testing-Day-2026-1.jpg.
In Saskatchewan, HIV rates remain higher than the national average, making regular testing and early care especially important. With quick, confidential testing options available, know your status and get tested. Learn more at:
https://skprevention.ca/news/national-hiv-testing-day-in-saskatchewan-june-27-2026/

June 12 is Button Battery Awareness Day. Button batteries are found in a variety of commonly used household objects. They are seriously harmful to children if swallowed or placed in the ears or nose. They are also a choking hazard.

Join us for a two-day Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training on July 20 & 21. For more information and to register, please visit:
https://skprevention.ca/event/advanced-motivational-interviewing-training-4/

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients helps them consider their own reasons for change, decrease resistance, build motivation, and strengthen their commitment to change.

Visit our Car Seat Clinic in Saskatoon on Saturday and connect with certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Get expert guidance from certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Whether you're installing a new seat, transitioning to the next stage, or simply looking for peace of mind, we're here to help.