Posted On: Monday, October 31st, 2022
From the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS: Thrive Research Report: Policy and Care Recommendations Older adults living with HIV (i.e., age ≥50) now constitute over 50% of all people accessing HIV treatment in BC. As older adults living with HIV (OALHIV) age, the need for supportive care in non-acute settings, including home… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 24th, 2022
Contemporary classical music provided its responses to, and sources of support during, the early years of the AIDS epidemic: music that addressed the rampant fear, anger, frustration, defiance, longing, and loss from that time. The exhibition “I’ve Got U Under My Skin: AIDS & Classical Music” at University of British Columbia in Vancouver includes… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 21st, 2022
from HIV Legal Network Introducing Rights Within Reach: Strategic Plan 2022-2027 Beginning in 2021, The HIV Legal Network undertook a comprehensive assessment process, involving key stakeholders, current and former staff, and board members, to identify our strengths and our areas for growth. We looked at the areas where our work has changed laws, policies,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 21st, 2022
from CATIE November 23, 2022 9 AM-10:30 AM Pacific time CATIE is presenting this webinar in partnership with the Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC). Despite huge developments in hepatitis C treatment, there continues to be a need for increased testing and linkage to care, with 9,500 new infections and more than 200,000 people… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 17th, 2022
“We want to acknowledge the work and effort of our member organizations year over year: we see you. We hear you. Thank you for carrying on and inspiring us. We know that you are working in the face of some profound challenges.” — Executive Director’s Message Excerpt from Executive Director’s Message: Peers, allies… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 7th, 2022
As a first step to implementing the National Women’s Health Research Initiative, CIHR, IGH and Women and Gender Equality Canada are launching a funding opportunity for a Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition. The goal of the Coalition is to maximize the visibility and impact of women’s health research and practice in Canada, committing to the principles of… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 3rd, 2022
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis. Visit our Substance Use and Harm Reduction page for more information on advocacy and resources. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 3rd, 2022
PAN will hold our Annual General Meeting virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022. REGISTER HERE AND JOIN US FOR ONE OR BOTH PARTS 12 – 1:45 PM AGM Keynote (All welcome!) The key to ending HIV/AIDS: Meaningful Engagement with Indigenous peoples Keynote presentation by Trevor Stratton, Indigenous Leadership Policy Manager for CAAN. Trevor will… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 23rd, 2022
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) and Centre for Sexuality (C4S) are looking for interested individuals to participate in a virtual focus group to provide input into training, education and tools that will be used by health and social service organizations across the country to make sexual health and harm reduction services more inclusive, respectful… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 16th, 2022
Join the Community Action Initiative for an online knowledge exchange with presentations and facilitated discussions hosted by the Overdose Prevention and Education Network (OPEN). Date: October 3, 2022 Time: 9:30 AM Pacific time. Register here
Posted On: Friday, September 16th, 2022
The Canadian Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (CLCSI), the sister organization of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative is a team of over 200 doctors and students working to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening with the hopes of helping high-risk individuals get screened for lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 16th, 2022
CGSHE Speaker Series presents Dr. Sofia Bartlett Date: Wednesday September 21 Time: 12 PM Pacific time via Zoom. Register In this talk, Dr. Sofia Bartlett (she/her) will explore the evidence for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing and linkage to care interventions in correctional centres, and discuss the need to provide person-centred, culturally… Read more »
