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Webinar: Reducing barriers to access and engagement in hepatitis C care through integration
Posted On: Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
Date: December 5, 2019 Time: 9 – 10:30 AM Pacific The integration of hepatitis C care within broader harm reduction or related HIV service models could remove some of the barriers to access and engagement. This webinar will discuss potential strategies to overcome these barriers by focusing on promising models of frontline programs for people… Read more »
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Keep up the pressure for life-saving health services!
Posted On: Friday, November 8th, 2019
Via the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network Now that the election is over and Canada’s new government is taking shape, it’s time to keep the pressure on. Despite the devastating overdose crisis, drug policy and harm reduction services didn’t get nearly enough play during the campaign. But we can’t let these critical issues be pushed aside…. Read more »
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Pozcast Episode 9: Laughing Matters
Posted On: Friday, November 8th, 2019
The latest episode of Pozcast is out! Is laughter the best medicine? In this episode we explore the power of stand-up comedy to fight stigma, and its potential as a therapeutic tool. Host James Watson chats first with James Tison a queer, HIV positive, gender non-binary stand-up comic and actor out of New York City… Read more »
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2019 World AIDS Day & Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week
Posted On: Thursday, November 7th, 2019
The UNAIDS theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “Communities make the difference”. Items are listed alphabetically by Health Authority. If you are planning an event or campaign for World AIDS Day or Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week, let us know. We will be creating a list of what’s happening or available. Please include: Title… Read more »
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Participants Needed for Study on Use of Cannabis for HIV Symptoms
Posted On: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
New study on the use of cannabis for HIV symptom management is looking for participants! Are you a person living with HIV in BC? Do you use cannabis to help with your symptoms? How is cannabis legalization impacting you? Want to share your experience? You may be a good candidate for this three-year study –… Read more »
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Sex Now Online
Posted On: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
Since 2002, Sex Now has provided a critical source of data on the health of our communities, first in BC, then expanding nationally in 2010 across Canada in order to inform innovative responses to our health needs. Our approach to this work is simple: nothing about us, without us. To this end, we’re thrilled to… Read more »
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Webinar: Curing Hepatitis C in People Living with HIV
Posted On: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
New Learning Series Event Presented by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in partnership with Positive Living BC Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Location: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2233099722472298763 Participants of this webinar will be able to: Identify how to diagnose and assess hepatitis C among people living with HIV; Learn how… Read more »
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Call for Abstracts, CAHR 2020
Posted On: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 29th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR 2020) Topics fall under CAHR’s four tracks: Basic Sciences Clinical Sciences Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences Social Sciences An additional oral abstract session will once again be offered with a focus on Key Populations. For information on the… Read more »
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Webinar: What’s Happening in Digital Sexual Health
Posted On: Monday, November 4th, 2019
Date: Wednesday December 4, 2019 Time: 10 AM, Pacific Time Join us for the latest in PAN’s KnowledgeConnect webinar series. This dialogue-style webinar will explore some digital sexual health services available in BC. Digital sexual health programs help people learn about, monitor and enhance their sexual health and knowledge by engaging online. They have… Read more »
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Anniversary Open House, AVI Health Centre
Posted On: Monday, November 4th, 2019
You Are Invited Please join us for our 2nd Anniversary Open House Friday November 22 • 11 AM – 3 PM Westshore AVI Health Centre, 111-2787 Jacklin Rd., Langford Schedule of Events 11 AM – 12 PM Everyone welcome Naloxone Training. Kits provided. 12:15 PM – 1 PM Territory acknowledgements, Special guest speakers and drummers…. Read more »
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Job Posting: Youth Hepatitis C Needs Assessment Lead, YouthCO
Posted On: Monday, November 4th, 2019
YouthCO reduces the impact of HIV and Hep C stigma on the youth of British Columbia through peer support, education and meaningful community engagement. We also work to end the stigma related to HIV and hepatitis C. The job description is written with intent of hiring a YouthCO staff member; however, candidates may apply to… Read more »
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Job Posting: Mpowerment YVR Coordinator, YouthCO
Posted On: Monday, November 4th, 2019
YouthCO reduces the impact of HIV and hepatitis C stigma on the youth of British Columbia through peer support, education and meaningful community engagement. We also work to end the stigma related to HIV and hepatitis C. Mpowerment is a HIV leadership program. It is queer centered, gender affirming and trans inclusive for young adults… Read more »
