Via Provincial Health Service Authority: Across Canada, vulnerable populations continue to face barriers to accessing timely and equitable treatment for Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBIs) such as Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, HIV, and infectious syphilis. Delays in accessing prescription drug coverage are a key issue, and we want to hear about the experience of… Read more »
Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health
New Course! Walking with Truth And Reconciliation
Posted On: Sunday, June 1st, 2025
In recognition of the start of National Indigenous History Month, PAN is happy to share a new resource: an online course to support our members and allies to reflect on their reconciliation journeys as individuals and organizations. PAN has worked with the team at Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) since 2021, learning from Executive Director Rachelle… Read more »
British Columbia Proclaims Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day; A Milestone
Posted On: Monday, May 26th, 2025
On May 9, 2025, the Government of British Columbia proclaimed the first-ever Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day, marking a step in the province’s commitment to eradicating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. This initiative underscores the province’s pledge to improving public health outcomes and addressing the challenges posed by viral hepatitis. Understanding Viral Hepatitis… Read more »
Substance Use News, May 2025
Posted On: Monday, May 26th, 2025
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 harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »
Webinar: Is BC going to be able to eliminate viral hepatitis?
Posted On: Monday, May 26th, 2025
Canada committed to the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. Each province and territory is responsible for their own health services, and Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) is tracking how each area is doing. On June 18 AHC Executive Director Jennifer van Gennip will dive into the… Read more »
Funding opportunity: HIV Community Wellness Initiative
Posted On: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Via First Nations Health Authority. The HIV Community Wellness Initiative supports First Nations communities in addressing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. This program provides funding of up to CAD$25,000-50,000/ year, (maximum of two years) for community-led activities, including health promotion, education, capacity-building, and resource development. FNHA recognizes the historical and systemic barriers to HIV services… Read more »
Strengthening Public Health Collaborative Action Plan Launch
Posted On: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Via Strengthening Public Health Initiative Project Team In September 2024, the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) released British Columbia’s Population and Public Health Framework: Strengthening Public Health. The Framework sets a new vision, purpose and strategic direction for population and public health in the province. As a next step, the Ministry is partnering with the… Read more »
New reports on hepatitis services and care in BC
Posted On: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
BC Hepatitis Network has released two new reports that are complementary to each other. The first is an overview of lab access across the province, a request that came from community providers and individuals trying to get viral hepatitis bloodwork. The second is a larger report that was built around responses from over… Read more »
The PAN team in coordination with Central Interior Native Health Society (CINHS) HASP Program, were thrilled to host an ancillary event at the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) conference in Halifax, NS, on May 1, 2025. Jennifer Demchuk (left) and Leanne Zubowski (right) from PAN, along with Jennifer Hoy (center) from CINHS HASP, led… Read more »
BC Social Care Training Resources
Posted On: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
PAN is proud to be part of a province-wide initiative to strengthen leadership across BC’s non-profit and social service sectors: BC Social Care Training. Leadership is essential to a strong and resilient social care sector. That’s why we’ve joined other organizations in developing a new platform that connects service providers with highquality supervisory training, grant… Read more »
CBRC Summit 2025: Call for Proposals
Posted On: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
via CBRC: We are excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals for Summit 2025, taking place November 20-22, 2025 in Montreal, QC. Each year, CBRC brings together diverse voices, impactful research, and innovative strategies to improve health outcomes for 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities. Whether your work is in community health promotion, research, or grassroots advocacy,… Read more »
Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day – May 11, 2025
Posted On: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
In anticipation of the upcoming 4th Annual Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day, Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) was joined by CanHepC, CanHepC, the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL), and Liver Canada in Toronto, Ontario to publicly launch the most recent Progress Report. 2025 Report: Progress Toward Viral Hepatitis Elimination in… Read more »