Posted On: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016
CPHA will be hosting a series of webinars throughout fall 2016 and winter 2017 to increase understanding of the stigma associated with sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) as well as sexuality and substance use. CPHA is inviting the public health community to submit webinar proposals focused on understanding and reducing STBBI-related stigma. Click here… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 18th, 2016
2016 World Hepatitis Day Events in British Columbia Collected by Pacific AIDS Network FRASER Sponsoring Agency: Stride with Purpose Program at the Lower Mainland Purpose Society When: Thursday, July 28 from 8:00am – 9:00am Where: Lougheed Skytrain Station Event Details: Stride with Purpose will be at the Lougheed Skytrain Station handing out treats and… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 20th, 2016
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) hosted a webinar recently entitled: Providing a Hastened Death or Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID): What Every Health Care Provider Should Know If They Receive a Request It was recorded and is now available online for those who are interested.
Posted On: Monday, June 13th, 2016
Thursday, June 29th 2016 1 pm EST (90 minutes) Register now This webinar presents key information and learnings from The Resonance research project which captured the views of gay men and service providers. The webinar is intended for service providers who work in HIV prevention for gay men. The webinar will highlight how service providers… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 6th, 2016
Wednesday June 22, 2016 2 p.m. ET (90 mins) Register now Nearly one-quarter of new HIV diagnoses in Canada are among young people between the ages of 15 and 29. How do young people face the challenges of living with HIV, all while juggling the responsibilities of school, work and a personal life? Register for… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Join the Public Health Agency of Canada as the Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH) presents on activities to commemorate World Hepatitis Day Canada 2016 upcoming on July 28. CSIH is the secretariat for the Global Hepatitis C Network and works to increase awareness and understanding of hepatitis in Canada and abroad. Last year, the… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Date: May 25, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Register: Click here. You are invited to attend Positive Living BC’s next community forum by webinar. You will be able to listen, participate in the discussion, and ask questions. Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested. The event is open to all. Topic: The presentation… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Date: May 18, 12 pm to 1 pm Presenter: Dr. Brian Conway, Medical Director, Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre Register: Click here You are invited to attend Positive Living BC’s next lunch and learn session by webinar. You will be able to listen, participate in the discussion, and ask questions. Please forward this to anyone you… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Date: Thursday, May 19th, 2016 Time: 6:00-9:00pm Location: Gallery Gachet, 88 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC (on unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples) Cost: Free Get ready to be exposed to Sex Now! Over 8,200 people answered the survey and the Community-Based Research Centre for Gay Men’s Health (CBRC) wants to reveal… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
The National Aboriginal Hep C Awareness Month has been launched by the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, the Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada and Hepatitis Services, and the BC Centre for Disease Control – Hepatitis C Services. The campaign was designed to highlight the right of Aboriginal People to access and benefit from hep C prevention,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 9th, 2016
VYPER May 11 Conference & 2014-2016 Stats! The “Breaking the Stigma: Building Meaningful Relationships with Youth” conference designed, developed and delivered/co-facilitated by the youth and young adults of VYPER from across the Fraser Health region is just one week away! With free lunch! The conference is aimed at social service professionals who work with youth,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 9th, 2016
Positive Living BC is excited to offer another round of the always popular Food Jeopardy! On May 17 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm, all are invited to drop by the Positive Living BC office (803 East Hastings Street) for trivia questions, fun, food, prizes and more. There will also be the chance to learn… Read more »
