Category: Research

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 »

An interdisciplinary research team that consists of people with cancer prevention, social epidemiology and trans and/or gender diverse (TGD) community research experience is conducting a study! The study is called, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use in Trans and Gender Diverse Communities in British Columbia. This study will look at alcohol, smoking, vaping, and/or cannabis use… Read more »

Blog Series Part 2: Key Periods for Treating 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 this second blog post of the series, we… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Webinar: Doxy-PEP and doxy-PrEP pills to prevent syphilis

  February 22, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific time. CATIE is presenting a webinar in partnership with Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC). Syphilis rates have been on the rise in Canada since the early 2000s, disproportionately affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM). In the last few years, syphilis… Read more »

Webinar: Antiretroviral Drug Interactions Update

This BC Centre for Excellence (BC CfE) webinar will be presented by: Erin Ready, BSc(Pharm), ACPR, MPH, AAHIVP Date: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Pacific time.* Register online at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1965680936784307552   At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Describe common drug interactions with antiretrovirals 2. Identify… Read more »

Recruiting PWLE for Focus Group about U=U Course at UBC

Help develop education on HIV care: Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) UBC Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is developing new education to equip health professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively integrate Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) messaging into their practice. This initiative, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada through the HIV and Hepatitis… Read more »

BC Substance Use Conference | May 31 – June 1 2024

Via BC Centre on Substance Use Early Bird registration is now live for this year’s BC Substance Use Conference.   The 2024 conference theme is “From Idea to Implementation: Putting Evidence, Experience, and Ways of Knowing into Action.” This year’s conference will be held May 31 and June 1, 2024. To enable province-wide participation, we… Read more »