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Register today! COVID Vaccine Community of Practice hosted by Dr. Peter Centre

Posted On: Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

The Dr. Peter Centre is leading a bilingual National COVID Vaccine Community of Practice to support agencies in facilitating ongoing knowledge translation and exchange for both the people they serve and the frontline workers who serve them, in addition to providing a repository of information frameworks for developing structures and processes, strategies for engaging stakeholders,… Read more »

BC’s Overdose Overview: May 30-June 5, 2021

Posted On: Friday, June 11th, 2021

Support for the community Check the latest drug alerts for people who use substances, including up to date information on: • overdose alerts • overdose prevention sites • safety information • drug checking information Overdose event tracking The weekly overdose dashboard provides provincial and regional information on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BC Emergency Health… Read more »

Changes in Leadership at the HIV Legal Network

Posted On: Monday, June 7th, 2021

This news comes from the HIV Legal Network newsletter. Stay up to date with the HIV Legal Network by subscribing here. After nearly 28 years of involvement with the organization, 14 of them as Executive Director, our own Richard Elliott is stepping down and moving on to new adventures — though we know him well… Read more »

BC’s Overdose Overview: May 23 – 29, 2021

Posted On: Friday, June 4th, 2021

Support for the community Check the latest drug alerts for people who use substances, including up to date information on: • overdose alerts • overdose prevention sites • safety information • drug checking information Overdose event tracking The weekly overdose dashboard provides provincial and regional information on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BC Emergency Health… Read more »

BC’s Overdose Overview: May 16 – 22, 2021

Posted On: Friday, May 28th, 2021

Support for the community Check the latest drug alerts for people who use substances, including up to date information on: • overdose alerts • overdose prevention sites • safety information • drug checking information Overdose event tracking The weekly overdose dashboard provides provincial and regional information on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BC Emergency Health… Read more »

I’m Ready research program launch!

Posted On: Friday, May 28th, 2021

Join REACH Nexus and MAP Health for Ending HIV in Canada Together, We’re Ready! Thuis special research program launch features Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. Date: June 2 Time: 10 AM Pacific time Click to register Speakers: Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Sean B. Rourke, Director,… Read more »

Substance Use News, May 2021

Posted On: Friday, May 28th, 2021

Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronoavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »

BC’s Overdose Overview May 9-15, 2021

Posted On: Thursday, May 20th, 2021

Support for the community Check the latest drug alerts for people who use substances, including up to date information on: • overdose alerts • overdose prevention sites • safety information • drug checking information Overdose event tracking The weekly overdose dashboard provides provincial and regional information on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BC Emergency… Read more »

HIV Legal Network symposium on HIV, law, and human rights

Posted On: Monday, May 17th, 2021

Join the HIV Legal Network for their ninth Symposium on HIV, law, and human rights. Date: June 17 Time: 930 AM – 1 PM Pacific time Click to register

BC’s Overdose Overview May 2-8, 2021

Posted On: Friday, May 14th, 2021

Check the latest drug alerts for people who use substances. The linked page has up to date information on: • overdose alerts • overdose prevention sites • safety information • drug checking information The weekly overdose dashboard provides provincial and regional information on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BC Emergency Health Service)… Read more »

Joint Letter to Provincial Government Regarding Unauthorized Police Enforcement of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on May 1, 2021

Posted On: Thursday, May 13th, 2021

Minister Mike Farnworth Assistant Deputy Minister Wayne Rideout Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Via Email: [email protected]; [email protected] May 13, 2021 Dear Minister Farnworth and Assistant Deputy Minister Rideout, RE: Joint Letter to Provincial Government Regarding Unauthorized Police Enforcement of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on May 1, 2021 We are writing to follow up… Read more »

Progress Toward Viral Hepatitis Elimination in Canada 2021 Report

Posted On: Monday, May 10th, 2021

Which provinces are on track to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030? Learn, in Progress Toward Viral Hepatitis Elimination in Canada 2021 Report from Action Hepatitis Canada. The report looks at six considerations: Elimination planning Hepatitis C testing Hepatitis C testing to treatment link Hepatitis C treatment Hepatitis C prevention Hepatitis B prevention Download here… Read more »

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