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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Posted On: Thursday, March 15th, 2018
The BC government released an announcement about hepatitis C (HCV) treatment options on Tuesday March 13. It reads, in part*: Any British Columbian living with chronic hepatitis C now is able to access treatment, regardless of the severity of their disease, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced today. In addition to expanding coverage to all… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 9th, 2018
From the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network From April 19-21, the Liberal Party of Canada is hosting its national convention in Halifax. There, party members will vote on major policy resolutions that they will bring forward as part of the party platform for the 2019 federal election. Right now, 39 policy resolutions are on the… Read more »
