Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

Moving beyond rhetoric: examining the impact of GetCheckedOnline during its scale-up in BC

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 »

In Her Words: Women Talk About Healthcare in BC

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 »

The Year in Review: 2018-19

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 »

Can’t Pass it On Vancouver

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 »

2019 Federal Election

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 »

Facts, Myths, and Misconception about HIV/AIDS: Special Event in Smithers

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 »

Special Presentation by Dr. Christy Sutherland

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 »

Proud to Vote: LGBTQ2 Issues in the Federal Election

Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019

Updated October 4, 2019 Moving Forward for LGBTQ2 Canadians: a pre-election statement was released publicly on September 30. This is the first time in Canadian history that so many organizations (216!) have come together with such a statement in support of LGBTQ2 issues. Feel free to share the statement on your organization’s social media feeds,… Read more »

Sign the Solidarity Statement for Sex Workers’ Rights

Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019

PAN has added our name to the list of organizations signing this solidarity statement, that is being circulated by Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights (a progressive, pro-choice charitable organization committed to advancing and upholding sexual and reproductive health and rights in Canada and globally) and the Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform…. Read more »

Substance Use News September 2019

Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 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 »