Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

Regional Health Reports from CBRC

Posted On: Thursday, April 12th, 2018

From CBRC For nearly 20 years, the Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) has been conducting community-based research on the health of gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM). We are committed to sharing our findings with our research partners and participants. We have the stats and we’d like to share them with… Read more »

Totally OUTright 2018

Posted On: Thursday, April 12th, 2018

From Health Initiative for Men Hey Guys! Are you a cis or trans gay or bi guy age 19-30, and interested in learning how you can become more involved in promoting gay and bi guys’ health in your community? If so, save the date for Totally OUTright 2018 today! Totally OUTright is a leadership workshop for… Read more »

Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) Regional Symposium in Vancouver

Posted On: Thursday, April 12th, 2018

From the Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) The Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) is hosting its first Regional Symposium and gathering of people living with HIV and HIV co-infections in Vancouver on April 21st. We are happy to collaborate with Positive Living Society of British Columbia for this important opportunity to engage with current and… Read more »

Update on HIV and other STIs in BC

Posted On: Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

Looking for  the most recent provincial information on HIV, HCV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? You can find all that easily on the Smart Sex Resource site. Smart Sex services are provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC). Smart Sex offers information and resources on sexual health. If you live in Canada,… Read more »

Men’s Health Initiative – PRICK! STI Testing Events in Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna

Posted On: Monday, April 9th, 2018

  PRICK! is a private and confidential on-the-spot STI testing event for all ‘guys who like guys’ and the rainbow community. Who is PRICK for? Our definition of ‘guy’ includes: bi, cis, curious, gay, male, non-binary, queer, questioning, straight, trans, two-spirit, and all other guys who like guys. Tests included are for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis… Read more »

PHAC Opioid Awareness Wallet Cards

Posted On: Monday, April 9th, 2018

PHAC has updated their opioid awareness wallet card. Along with information on how to spot an opioid overdose and what to do if you suspect an opioid overdose, the new wallet cards now include information on the Good Samaritan Overdose Act — the legislation that protects people who seek emergency help during an overdose situation… Read more »

Petition About Fentanyl Poisonings

Posted On: Thursday, April 5th, 2018

John Hedican of Courtenay has submitted a petition to the House of Commons and invites others to add their names. Hedican writes, “We are grateful that Member of Parliament Gord Johns, MP for Courtenay-Alberni, British Columbia riding,  strongly supports our position on changes needed and will fervently defend our petition in the House of Commons.‎”… Read more »

PAN’s Commitment to Respect and Response – A 10 Year PLHIV Perspective

Posted On: Friday, March 16th, 2018

This is the third in a series of monthly blog posts representing perspectives on potential governance changes at PAN. These posts represent voices across the network – staff, PAN Board members, people living with HIV, and community members – sharing their thoughts on these changes. This month we hear from Darren Lauscher, who has been… Read more »

PrEP Ed with the Community-Based Research Centre

Posted On: Friday, March 16th, 2018

On the weekend of February 17th and 18th, the Community-Based Research Centre hosted PrEP Ed, an intensive educational training session on the topics of Sexual Health, PrEP, and other prevention strategies. With the BC government’s announcement that PrEP is now available to gay and bisexual men (cis and trans) for free, we knew it would… Read more »

Interior Sexual Health Initiative – Petition to Increase sexual health & STI services within Interior BC

Posted On: Friday, March 16th, 2018

There is a lack of safe, non‐judgmental & confidential sexual health and sexually transmitted infection (STI) services (prevention, testing, & treatment) within Interior BC for people who: 1) Do not have a healthcare provider; 2) Do not feel comfortable discussing their sexuality with the healthcare provider they have; 3) Do not feel comfortable discussing their… Read more »

Survey:  Rehabilitation and Wellness Services that Support People Living with HIV/HCV/STBBIs

Posted On: Friday, March 16th, 2018

This survey is designed for individuals living with HIV/HCV/STBBIs in Canada who have participated in or may be interested in accessing rehabilitation and wellness services/programs at community-based HIV organizations. Realize would love to hear about your experiences, preferences and needs accessing these services and programs at community-based HIV/HCV/STBBI organizations.  This anonymous survey will help Realize… Read more »