Posted On: Friday, November 1st, 2019
Jeanette at AVI Health and Community Services made us aware of this cool campaign! Join us November 13 for a “Knit-In” supporting the local Red Scarf HIV/AIDS Awareness Initiative What is the Red Scarf Campaign? Red Scarf is a movement bringing community together to raise real awareness and knowledge about the positive advances in… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, November 1st, 2019
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working to support folks who use substances. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. See our Drug Use and Overdose Response page for resources on overdose services, team resilience, governmental reports,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 25th, 2019
The Hepatitis Services team at the BC Centre for Disease Control is conducting a survey and needs input! Who should complete this survey? People who provide (or work at a clinic that provides) hepatitis C treatment in British Columbia. Please also share this link with other people in your network to help achieve a… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 21st, 2019
Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity presents Dr. Mark Gilbert Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Hurlburt Auditorium, St. Paul’s Hospital (1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver) Dr. Mark Gilbert is the Medical Director of Clinical Prevention Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control, and an Associate Professor (Partner)… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 21st, 2019
A new report illustrates gender inequities within BC’s healthcare system. In Her Words shares the stories of women across the province, highlighting concerning information, including: • One third of the women surveyed do not feel their needs are being met or treated effectively by the current healthcare system. For Indigenous women, it was nearly… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 21st, 2019
We are happy to present the 2018-19 Year in Review, our annual report. We thank our members, allies, and stakeholders for their roles in the work we have accomplished over the past year, and encourage people to contact us if they would like more information. Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends, Looking… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 11th, 2019
Summit 2019 Ancillary Event CATIE and CBRC invite you to attend the Vancouver launch of Can’t Pass It On, with Bruce Richman, founder of the U=U campaign. People living with HIV on effective treatment can’t pass it on to a partner. That’s the message CATIE and our partners are sharing through our new Can’t Pass… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
The 2019 federal election is fast approaching, and we have an opportunity to let all candidates, parties and voters know that the HIV, hepatitis C and other STBBIs require a strong federal government response. We also require a strong government response to address (of people who use drugs, of people living with HIV, sex workers,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
When: Wednesday October 9, 2019 Time: 1:00 PM Where: Dze Ḻ K’ant Friendship Centre, 1188 Main Street, Smithers, BC Please join us in a workshop to talk about the facts regarding HIV/AIDS. Education is key for those living with the illness and as well as those who do not. Our hope is to support and… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
From Action Hepatitis Canada In 2016, Canada committed on the world stage to eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030, but a recent study indicates we are desperately lagging in terms of progress. If things continue as they are, we will not reach our goal until 2050 or later, and people will continue to needlessly suffer…. Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
Please note: Registration closes at 11 AM October 24. We are pleased to announce a special event for our member groups and allies. Dr. Christy Sutherland, Medical Director of PHS Community Services, will share a keynote address to precede PAN’s Annual General Meeting. She will speak on the topics of a safer drug supply and… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 4th, 2019
The BC Centre for Disease Control has released the HIV Annual Report for 2017 You can download the 2017 Highlight infographic to share. A summary of trends in HIV can be found on page 4 of the report. These are just a few: The highest rates of new HIV diagnoses were in Vancouver… Read more »
