Posted On: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024
Job Title: Life Skills Worker Location: Downtown Vancouver Please note: Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be reviewed. Founded in 1987, McLaren was the first HIV/AIDS housing provider in Canada. We work with low-income individuals and families who are living with HIV/AIDS and require stable and supportive housing. Our mission is to… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, January 2nd, 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 »
Posted On: Friday, December 15th, 2023
Via BCCDC BC Centre for Disease Control is recruiting for a Lead, Population and Public Health Initiatives and Innovation, Clinical Prevention Services. This position will plan and lead initiatives and projects related to HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs and tuberculosis at BCCDC, with a strong focus on community engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge translation. Read… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 14th, 2023
Via HIV Legal Network December 14th, 2023 The Honourable Mark Holland Minister of Health House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 The Honourable Ya’ara Saks Minister of Addiction and Mental Health House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Minister Holland and Minister Saks, As researchers and clinicians across Canada, we are writing out of… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, December 4th, 2023
Via the Canadian Public Health Association: Position: Community-based Research Associate Employment Status: Part-time Contract (10 hours/week for the period January 2024 – August 2025) Program: Canadian Public Health Association, National Programs Reports to: Manager, Canadian Public Health Association Salary range: 36.88-$42.80 per hour plus 4% vacation pay (depending on past experience and qualifications) Location: … Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 1st, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of community services and dynamics, the Organizational Stigma Assessment (OSAC) Cycle project was created. With the goal to address the nuances of stigma from an intersectional approach, this project is a testament to the transformative power of community-driven initiatives. We are excited to announce the launch of the pilot phase of… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 1st, 2023
We welcome today’s statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix acknowledging World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. We want to thank Minister Dix and Ministry of Health staff for inviting PAN to help inform some of the messaging for this year’s WAD statement. Via BC Ministry of Health, December 1, 2023 Adrian Dix,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 1st, 2023
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 »
Posted On: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
PAN’s HIV Housing Toolkit was initially launched in 2019 as part of the Positive Living, Positive Homes community-based research study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and co-led by the Pacific AIDS Network (PAN) and the University of Victoria. The toolkit illustrates and excellent example of applying research findings to practical knowledge sharing… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, November 24th, 2023
“Let communities lead” is the 2023 World AIDS Day theme and on December 1st, which is also the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, we will have the opportunity to both reflect and create change. It’s a poignant day to remember all those important people who we have lost and to reflect on the valuable… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, November 17th, 2023
via the HIV Legal Network HIV self-testing is a powerful tool, particularly if delivered through an approach that meets people where they are. Making self-tests available can promote uptake by offering people privacy, independence, and control as they decide when and where to take an HIV test. It can also be an opportunity to… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, November 17th, 2023
December 4, 2023 10 AM -11:30 AM Pacific time This webinar is presented in partnership with the Urgent Public Health Need Sites (UPHNS) HUB Community of Practice. Supervised consumption services (SCS) and overdose prevention sites (OPS) provide people who use drugs with new harm reduction supplies and a safe, supervised space to use their… Read more »
