Category: Conferences and Events

BCCfE – Working Together: Interprofessional Care in HIV – New Online Course

Posted On: Monday, November 2nd, 2015

The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is happy to announce the launch of a new online course. It is offered free of charge to any clinician, provider or community member interested in learning about HIV testing, treatment, care and support. Please pass this email on to anyone who would benefit from this course. http://education.cfenet.ubc.ca/online-courses/… Read more »

Webinar: Exploring STBBIs and related stigma

Posted On: Monday, October 26th, 2015

Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 1-2pm EDT Register here Are you a health or social service provider? Do you engage directly with clients or patients at risk of or living with STBBIs? CPHA, in collaboration with the Calgary Sexual Health Centre, is pleased to present a webinar exploring STBBI-related stigma. During the webinar, you will be… Read more »

Universities Without Walls: What’s hot with PRAs in Canada part 9

Posted On: Monday, October 19th, 2015

Wednesday, October 28th, 2:00 PM EST “What’s Hot with Peer Research Associates (PRAs)?” is an online talk show about community-based research that has people living with HIV as the main protagonists. 9th Edition : “High & Hired: PRAs with lived experience using drugs.” hosted by James Watson “Nothing About Us, Without Us” is an often used… Read more »

CIHR Webinar: Implementation Science for the Prevention of HIV, HCV and STBBIs – Component 1: Adaptation Grants

Posted On: Monday, October 19th, 2015

The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative along with its Partners will be hosting a webinar on Friday, October 30th from 12:30pm – 2:00pm EST to discuss the recently launched Implementation Science for the Prevention of HIV, HCV and STBBIs – Component 1: Adaptation Grants Funding Opportunity. Click here to register. The webinar will focus on: • A… Read more »

BCCfE – Celebrating HIV Research and Results: Treatment as Prevention®

Posted On: Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

October 27, 2015, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, Providence Level 1, St. Paul’s Hospital Register here St. Paul’s Hospital, the BC-CfE and UBC Division of AIDS will be celebrating successes in translating research into policy during an event called, “Celebrating HIV Research and Results: Treatment as Prevention®”. This event, as… Read more »

CARBC Webinar: Rethinking Drug Education and Promoting Mental Health in BC Schools

Posted On: Monday, October 5th, 2015

Thursday, October 8, 3:30-4:30 PM Drug education isn’t what it used to be and that’s a good thing! Evidence tells us that promoting mental health and addressing problematic substance use is about two key elements: i) helping young people develop the knowledge and skills to navigate today’s world and ii) fostering a greater degree of… Read more »

AIDS Vancouver’s 8th Annual Celebrity Dim Sum

Posted On: Monday, September 28th, 2015

October 04, 2015 at 11am – 1pm Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W Georgia St, Vancouver Tickets: $88 each or $800 for a table of 10 The annual Celebrity Dim Sum is heading into its eighth year! The Celebrity Dim Sum is a signature fundraising event for AIDS Vancouver, attracting high-level donors as well as a… Read more »

Schedule tor AIDS Walk YYJ, Saturday, September 19

Posted On: Monday, September 14th, 2015

Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Victoria BC – 2015 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Host: Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS) Start Location: Centennial Square Important Times: 11:00 pm – Registration & Community Fair & DJ Aika Tuomi 12:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies/Entertainment Co-Hosted by VPWAS Co-Chairs Piotr Burek and Ryan O’Neil Scheduled Speakers include:… Read more »