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 »
Posted On: Friday, March 9th, 2018
CATIE presents: U=U Community Perspectives Date: March 27, 2018 Time: 10 AM PT In addition to improving the health of people living with HIV, research confirms that HIV treatment also has massive prevention benefits. Evidence shows that people living with HIV who are on treatment and maintain an undetectable viral load do not transmit HIV to… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 9th, 2018
If you are living on an income below $2,000 per month, please join our community meeting to share your views about living in poverty. When: Monday, March 19 – 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM. Lunch is provided Where: Positive Living BC – 1101 Seymour Street (2nd floor meeting room) All participants must register – please… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 9th, 2018
The Clinical Prevention Services Division at the BC Centre for Disease Control is looking to welcome an experienced Research Manager into our motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative team to kick-start and lead a new divisional applied research program. The research the Clinical Prevention Services Division conducts and services we provide is in the areas of tuberculosis, sexually… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 9th, 2018
The Community-Based Research Centre for Gay Men’s Health (CBRC) presents: The Criminalization of HIV Non-Disclosure and Poz Youth Responses Towards it (Webinar) Date: Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 Time: 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET In Canada, those of us living with HIV have the duty to disclose our HIV status to our partners before… Read more »
