Posted On: Friday, July 22nd, 2022
Monkeypox is a rare disease that can spread from person-to-person through close contact including, but not limited to, sexual contact. We have developed a new resource page to support people with information on prevention, advocacy, and resources. In time for Pride, which is celebrated over the BC Day long weekend in the Lower Mainland,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 18th, 2022
See complete conference information on IIPCHA 2022 July 26-28, 2022 in-person and online The 9th International Indigenous Pre-conference on HIV and AIDS will focus on utilizing Indigenous approaches and culture in the response to HIV and other related health conditions and surrounding issues from across North America, including Canada, the USA, and Mexico. By… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 14th, 2022
via Action Hepatitis Canada On Thursday, July 28th, Action Hepatitis Canada will join hundreds of organizations around the world to observe World Hepatitis Day. By taking part in World Hepatitis Day, you can amplify our call for the Government of Canada, as well as every province and territory, to bring urgency to eliminating viral hepatitis… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 14th, 2022
Date: Tuesday September 20, 2022 Time: 10 AM Pacific time Health Initiative for Men (HIM) launched PnP & Me in the spring of this year; a new harm reduction-based program for gay, bi, queer men and gender diverse folks who use meth during sex and want support achieving health goals. PnP & Me is… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 11th, 2022
Calling Positive Leadership Development Institute grads! Are you coming to Montreal? Come meet us at the Global Village Saturday July 30th | Sunday July 31st | Monday August 1st 10 AM to 6 PM PLDI graduates and trainers from Quebec, British-Columbia, Ontario, New Zealand and Australia are looking forward to meeting you, as we share… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 11th, 2022
PAN has endorsed this call, and encourages our member groups to do the same. Via https://www.reproductivejustice.ca/ Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) advocates in BC and across Canada have joined their voices together to demand reproductive justice. Advocates are calling on the federal and provincial governments to do more than make statements or release small amounts… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 8th, 2022
July 28th is World World Hepatitis Day, a day to raise awareness, educate and advocate. If you have events or resources you wish to share, please let us know. This page will be updated as more information comes in. PAN Launches Leadership Course for World Hepatitis Day There are many ways you can get… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 8th, 2022
Date: July 28, 2022 Time: 9 AM Pacific time For World Hepatitis Day, this session will share information on how safer supply providers can integrate hepatitis C care into their practice. This will include an overview of hepatitis C testing, treatment and prevention, examples of how other safer supply programs are providing hepatitis C… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 8th, 2022
The You Matter Project: Pathways to care for STBBIs: A guideline and policy recommendations for STBBI testing and linkage to care in British Columbia Provincial Correctional Settings Although STBBI screening is available on request in correctional centres across Canada, without accepted best practices for opt-out or universal STBBI testing and linkage to care,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 4th, 2022
June 30, 2022 The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P. Minister of Health Health Canada Sent via email: [email protected] [email protected] Re: National Consensus Statement signed by the National Advocates group and Canada’s Community-based and human rights agencies. Honourable Minister Duclos: Canada’s goal to end HIV as a public health threat in this country by 2030… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 30th, 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 Overdose Response 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: Thursday, June 30th, 2022
The BC Centre for Disease Control has information about Monkeypox on their site, and has produced a poster in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health. The poster includesinformation on symptoms, spread, protection, and treatment. Download/share poster.
