Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

Global Leaders in Implementation Science Seminar Series

Posted On: Thursday, February 27th, 2025

  In 2025, McGill University is offering a series of six seminars focused on implementation research and practice, titled Global Leaders in Implementation Science. These lectures, delivered by experts from Canada and abroad, are free and accessible online. This series will cover key topics in implementation science, including: Advancing contextual approaches for implementing evidence-based interventions… Read more »

Substance Use News, February 2025

Posted On: Monday, February 24th, 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. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

Youth Harm Reduction 101: new online course

Posted On: Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Via Interior Health   The Youth Harm Reduction team of Interior Health is pleased to announce the launch of Youth Harm Reduction 101, a short course that covers essential information on integrating harm reduction principles, approaches and services into your practice when working with youth. The site page also features a toolkit and both resources… Read more »

Condoms and beyond: Comprehensive STBBI prevention strategies for all

Posted On: Monday, February 3rd, 2025

Webinar Thursday February 13, 2025 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific time Presented by the Public Health Agency of Canada For Sexual Health Week 2025, join us for a thought-provoking webinar that will explore the current range of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) prevention methods, including condoms, while examining how the conversation around their use is evolving…. Read more »

Substance Use News, January 2025

Posted On: Monday, January 27th, 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. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

New resource: Building Good Work with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers

Posted On: Thursday, January 16th, 2025

  PAN’s work is developed and delivered in multiple regions in northwestern Turtle Island, and we are committed to respectfully developing relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities, and Nations in the areas in which we work.  See more on this. Over many years, PAN as a non-Indigenous organization has been privileged to work with Elders and… Read more »

Webinar: 2025 Revised National Hepatitis C Case Definition: Key Changes and Impacts

Posted On: Monday, January 13th, 2025

Wednesday, January 22nd 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Pacific time Did you know that there is a revised national hepatitis C case definition from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)? Join us for this informative webinar on the revised definition that came into effect this January. You will learn about 1) the use of national… Read more »

Spotlight on Alexandria West

Posted On: Monday, January 13th, 2025

As part of creating some knowledge mobilization material about the research findings of PAN’s Making it Work Project, we interviewed Alexandria West, Executive Director of Positive Living North in Prince George. As a Making it Work study team member, Alex shares her thoughts on some themes of cultural safety and harm reduction in the following… Read more »

Substance Use: Humility, Respect, Connection and Love – new resources

Posted On: Monday, January 6th, 2025

Courtesy of the Indigenous Knowledge Translation Team, Chee Mamuk Indigenous Health Program The Indigenous Knowledge Translation Working Group (IKTWG) proudly shares our latest resources that are for family members, friends and loved ones who are struggling with their relationship with alcohol and/or substances. The intent of these posters is to bring attention to our Indigenous way… Read more »

Substance Use News: December 2024

Posted On: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

Let’s Make a Difference Together! Recruiting students for research

Posted On: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

Updated January 30, 2025 On behalf of the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) CPHA is currently recruiting medicine, nursing, and social work students for a study to evaluate our evidence-based course that aims to improve care in sexual health. It’s a chance for us, with your support, to lead the way in making healthcare more… Read more »

Spotlight on Patricia Kolida

Posted On: Thursday, December 12th, 2024

  As part of creating some knowledge mobilization material about the research findings of PAN’s Making it Work Project, we interviewed Patricia Kolida, On-Site Manager of Positive Living North in Bulkley Valley (Smithers). As a Making it Work study team member, Patricia shares her thoughts on some themes of cultural safety and harm reduction in… Read more »