Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

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 »

Job posting: Operations Manager, AVI (Comox Valley office)

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 »

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 »

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 »

2SLGBTQI+ Projects Fund 2024 call for Proposals

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 »

Blog Series Part 1: Key Periods for Diagnosing Syphilis

  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 »

Government of Canada’s Renewed STBBI Action Plan 2024-2030

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 »

Substance Use News February 2024

Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol harm reduction. Please check Info for People Who Use Substances to get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. New to this work? Visit… Read more »

Your Feedback on Progress Towards Ending AIDS

  Every year, Canada, along with other signatories of the 2016 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS: On the Fast-Track to Accelerate the Fight against HIV and to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2030, reports on its progress towards meeting the commitments. CATIE was asked by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to solicit… Read more »

Blog Series: Key Periods for Diagnosing and Treating Syphilis

Introduction From 2017 to 2022, syphilis cases have increased 166% across Canada illustrating the increasing need for prevention that includes better access to testing and timely treatment. Having a basic understanding of syphilis-related information can help inform personal sexual health decisions, lessen anxiety about potential harms, or play a role in educating others about syphilis…. Read more »

Island Health STOP HIV/AIDS grants

The Island Health STOP HIV/AIDS Program is excited to announce a call for proposals for our Community Grants. We will be awarding grants of up to $10,000 each to communities or organizations who are interested in planning and delivering activities addressing HIV prevention, testing and engagement into care and treatment. Special focus will be given… Read more »