Posted On: Friday, March 15th, 2024
One of the most important phases of research is knowledge translation, which is about all the steps taken to create awareness of research activities and findings so they can be put into practice by decision-makers, professionals, and the public. Knowledge translation can be viewed as a mechanism for change. If research information can be… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 15th, 2024
From the BC Viral Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap team The BC Viral Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap Service Mapping Survey has now launched. We are collecting responses to this survey until April 8th, 2024, so please complete it as soon as possible, and share this invitation with anyone else who you think may wish to complete it. Our ask… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
Location: AVI Comox Valley office AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi‐disciplinary community based organization providing HIV, hepatitis C, harm reduction and mental health services on Vancouver Island. AVI works within a social justice and health promotion framework to ensure equity and access to services for all. In the North Island, AVI provide services in… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 11th, 2024
Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals looking for a syphilis public education resource Community educators looking for a syphilis community education resource People who are sexually active with multiple partners who want to learn more about syphilis People in general who want to learn more about syphilis In this second blog post of the series, we… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 7th, 2024
This year’s theme is “Bringing sexuality back into our medicine wheel.” We will be inviting the community to join us in an open-dialogue session to celebrate and bring awareness to our sexuality as Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ people. This event will highlight and centre Two-Spirit excellence, but ALL ARE WELCOME to join us in… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
Human Resources Manager – Comox Valley and Campbell River AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi‐disciplinary community-based organization providing HIV, hepatitis C, harm reduction and mental health services on Vancouver Island. AVI works within a social justice and health promotion framework to ensure equity and access to services for all. In the North Island,… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
Operations Manager- Campbell River and Comox Valley AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi‐disciplinary community-based organization providing HIV, hepatitis C, harm reduction and mental health services on Vancouver Island. AVI works within a social justice and health promotion framework to ensure equity and access to services for all. In the North Island, AVI provide… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 4th, 2024
Updated March 11, 2024: For added information, visit BC Government Your Voice page The province of BC is inviting input from the public coverage for Maviret ® (glecaprevir-pibrentasvir), a drug that can be used to treat hepatitis C in pediatric patients between the ages of 3 and 11. Taken in granule format, this drug is… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 4th, 2024
Via BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS We are pleased to invite you to the BC-CfE Update. The focus of this event will be syndemic conditions, including syphilis and other sexually transmitted and bloodborne conditions, and comprehensive care clinical models. This is an open educational event sponsored by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS…. Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 1st, 2024
Women and Gender Equality Canada invites the following organizations to apply for funding: Canadian not-for-profit organizations that are legally constituted. They must work primarily or entirely with 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The objective of this call for proposals is to advance the equality of 2SLGBTQI+ people. Community-informed projects will address needs and barriers to equality. The Department… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 1st, 2024
Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals looking for a syphilis public education resource Community educators looking for a syphilis community education resource People who are sexually active with multiple partners who want to learn more about syphilis People in general who want to learn more about syphilis In the first blog of the series, we… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, February 29th, 2024
Via Government of Canada The renewed Government of Canada’s Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Action Plan 2024-2030 [Action Plan] has been released by the Minister of Health. It underscores our dedication to addressing the challenges posed by STBBI and to advancing overall health and well-being across Canada. Your input and contributions played a pivotal… Read more »
