Category: Conferences and Events

AVI – Healthcare and Service Provider ‘Lunch and Learn’: Hepatitis C

Posted On: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

AVI presents a ‘Lunch & Learn’ on the topic of Hepatitis C for Healthcare and Service Providers. They will cover the basics of hepatitis C including testing, transmission, and community resources, followed by an update on current and upcoming treatments provided by treatment nurses. Light lunch and refreshments provided. Victoria: Wednesday March 25th 12:00pm-2:00pm Access… Read more »

ANKORS/PWN/CATIE’s Educational Day for Frontline Service Providers

Posted On: Friday, March 6th, 2015

ANKORS, Positive Womens’ Network and CATIE invite you to attend an Educational Day for Frontline Service Providers working with people living with HIV and/or Hep C. Date: Wednesday March 25, 2015 Time: 11:30am-4:pm (lunch included) Cost: Free Location: 333 Victoria St. “the Pink Building”, 2nd floor: in the room across from Public Health, Nelson BC… Read more »

Rehabilitation in the context of HIV webinar (Universities Without Walls)

Posted On: Friday, February 27th, 2015

This online session will explore the topics of episodic disability, rehabilitation in the context of HIV, and vocational rehabilitation. We’ve designed this session so it’s relevant for both community members and service providers. The hosts will explore why access to rehabilitation services is a key priority facing people living with HIV in Canada, and what… Read more »

PHAC Encore Webinar: New STI Resources for Frontline Service Providers

Posted On: Thursday, February 26th, 2015

Monday March 2, 2015 @1:00 p.m. ET In commemoration of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Awareness Week, the Public Health Agency is pleased to host this webinar featuring two new resources for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections. First, we will be highlighting the launch of this year’s SRH Awareness Campaign led by… Read more »

CATIE Webinar: New HIV Testing Approaches

Posted On: Thursday, February 26th, 2015

Register now Thursday, March 5, 2015 @ 1 p.m. ET Evidence suggests that between 87% and 97% of people will choose a rapid HIV test over a standard HIV test. CATIE’s Programming Connection has profiled several programs that use rapid and point-of-care testing in non-clinical venues to reach people who might not otherwise get tested…. Read more »

Fire related damage in Whalley has affected Afro-Canadian Positive Network of BC’s office

Posted On: Friday, February 13th, 2015

CBC News – Fire department still investigating blaze that started in nearby restaurant The two-alarm fire began at about 10:30 p.m. PT Sunday, in a nearby Mexican restaurant, La Conquistadora, according to the Surrey fire department. Officials are still investigating the cause, and treating it as suspicious until they know otherwise. The Mexican restaurant was… Read more »

Training Opportunity: Indigenous Cultural Competency – Mental Health Focus

Posted On: Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

It is widely recognized that while only seven per cent (7%) of British Columbians are Aboriginal, Aboriginal people comprise roughly 25% of all British Columbians who use mental health and substance use services. Service providers who are less attuned to Indigenous cultural and history, or their own preconceptions, may be at a disadvantage to forming… Read more »

Positive Living BC: “Undetectable – What it means and what it doesn’t” – February 24th – RSVP required

Posted On: Wednesday, January 28th, 2015

This panel will present a look at this recent jargon shift to “undetectable”, in their particular expertise and,  what its implications are from multiple perspectives. We also hope to engage the community in a lively Q and A so  HIV+ voices on this term can be heard.   If you can’t make it in person,… Read more »