Posted On: Thursday, January 21st, 2021
The BCCDC Overdose Dashboard provides updates on: Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BCEHS) Illicit drug toxicity deaths (BCCS defined) Mortality rate maps by Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) Severity of ingestion poisoning calls coded in most severe category at time of ambulance dispatch (provincial view) Severity of overdose patient presentation assessed by paramedics using the… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
Job Details: This is a part time position – approx. 21 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday – Flexible hours) Compensation: Starting at $26/hr, Salary will depend on the applicant’s qualifications, experiences, and skillset. We are seeking an individual with an experienced background in Social Work and/or Psychiatry with a knowledge of HIV. The… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
via the Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) The CPPN is developing an ambitious initiative that will, during the first two weeks of February, acknowledge and promote “Love Positive Women”. We do take our love for positive women from coast-to-coast-to-coast seriously and I know that you do too. CPPN is hoping you add your support to ours… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 18th, 2021
The BCCDC Overdose Dashboard provides updates on: Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BCEHS) Illicit drug toxicity deaths (BCCS defined) Mortality rate maps by Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) Severity of ingestion poisoning calls coded in most severe category at time of ambulance dispatch (provincial view) Severity of overdose patient presentation assessed by paramedics using… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
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Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
About VANDU The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) is a group of users and former users who work to improve the lives of people who use illicit drugs through user-based peer support and education. VANDU is a peer-run drug user organization based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Our goal is drug user liberation –… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
In an earlier blog post, we highlighted three influential umbrella groups supporting non-profits and charities in BC. One of these, Vantage Point (VP) exists to support those in leadership roles, but recently has also been involved in advocacy and, in May, co-created the No Immunity report emphasizing the challenges of COVID-19 to the sector, including… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
Many reading this will know Vikki Reynolds, who works within many communities. Vikki worked with us last year in the initial response to the changes COVID was imposing on our work, building Solidarity Groups, to support frontline workers and Executive Directors in their roles. Vikki has shared a new resource co-created with Riel Dupuis-Rossi &… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
Date: Thursday February 25, 2021 Time: 10 AM Pacific time Working within HIV, hep C and harm reduction, you are likely used to working with folks of varied sexual identities, but might not be as experienced working with people along the gender continuum. We’re partnering with Gwen Haworth to introduce you to Trans Care BC. … Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Edi is a Peer Research Associate with the Making it Work Community Based Research Study. What first piqued your interest in the HIV sector? My interest in this work is a result of my own experience in having illness. It is because of this journey that it became very evident to me that although there… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Date: Thursday, January 21 2020 Time: 10 AM Pacific time Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a continuing international epidemic and an important public health issue in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada works in partnership with other organizations to conduct surveillance on newly diagnosed cases of HIV in Canada. This webinar will present the… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Date: Wednesday January 20, 2021 Time: 12-1:30 PM Pacific time Free registration Register online now This webinar will include presentations from: Dr. Julio Montaner, Executive Director & Physician-in-Chief, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Dr. Peter Phillips, Clinical Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of British Columbia Dr. Zabrina Brumme, Laboratory Director, BC Centre for… Read more »
