Category: Hepatitis

Webinar: Curing Hepatitis C in People Living with HIV

Posted On: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

New Learning Series Event Presented by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in partnership with Positive Living BC Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Location: Register online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2233099722472298763 Participants of this webinar will be able to: Identify how to diagnose and assess hepatitis C among people living with HIV; Learn how… Read more »

Webinar: What’s Happening in Digital Sexual Health

Posted On: Monday, November 4th, 2019

Updated December 5, 2019 Date Recorded: Wednesday December 4,  2019 This dialogue-style webinar in PAN’s KnowledgeConnect webinar series explored some digital sexual health services available in BC.  Digital sexual health programs help people learn about, monitor and enhance their sexual health and knowledge by engaging online. They have the potential to connect with people in… Read more »

Job Posting: Youth Hepatitis C Needs Assessment Lead, YouthCO

Posted On: Monday, November 4th, 2019

YouthCO reduces the impact of HIV and Hep C stigma on the youth of British Columbia through peer support, education and meaningful community engagement. We also work to end the stigma related to HIV and hepatitis C. The job description is written with intent of hiring a YouthCO staff member; however, candidates may apply to… Read more »

Job Posting: Mpowerment YVR Coordinator, YouthCO

Posted On: Monday, November 4th, 2019

YouthCO reduces the impact of HIV and hepatitis C stigma on the youth of British Columbia through peer support, education and meaningful community engagement. We also work to end the stigma related to HIV and hepatitis C. Mpowerment is a HIV leadership program. It is queer centered, gender affirming and trans inclusive for young adults… Read more »

Update from the Collective Impact Network

Posted On: Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

PAN has continued to provide services that strengthen and support a coordinated and effective community-based response to HIV and hepatitis C in our province. We do this by co-leading the Collective Impact Network (CIN) – in active partnership with the PHSA – as well as through the activities of our larger capacity-building network. The CIN… Read more »

Special Presentation by Dr. Christy Sutherland

Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019

Please note: Registration closes at 11 AM October 24. We are pleased to announce a special event for our member groups and allies. Dr. Christy Sutherland, Medical Director of PHS Community Services, will share a keynote address to precede PAN’s Annual General Meeting. She will speak on the topics of a safer drug supply and… Read more »

5 Questions with Monte Strong

Posted On: Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

Update: Monte has moved to the role of Research and Evaluation Assistant since this blog was written.  We’re happy to introduce Monte Strong, who is taking the lead on the Hepatitis C Leadership Project, which is in development. Read about other members of our team in the Meet the People at PAN series.   What… Read more »

Hepatitis C and drug user health: The latest international research and its implications for the frontlines

Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019

Updated October 25, 2019 with link to recording. A new webinar from CATIE, in partnership with the International Network on Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU), is now available on demand. Date Recorded: Monday October 21, 2019 Hepatitis C prevention, testing and treatment is a critical part of drug user health education and service delivery. Join… Read more »

CATIE and AVI Hepatitis C Treatment Training

Posted On: Thursday, September 26th, 2019

You’re invited to take part in an upcoming Hepatitis C Treatment training! CATIE, Canada’s source for HIV and Hepatitis C information, is partnering with AIDS Vancouver Island to deliver a training course for you and your colleagues on Hepatitis C Treatment.  This is a blended learning opportunity (online, and face-to-face). Target Audience This course is geared… Read more »

Webinar: Near and Far- the Harm Reduction Landscape in the Interior

Posted On: Tuesday, August 20th, 2019

Date: September 18, 2019 Time: 10 AM, Pacific Time Each region in BC is facing its own overdose crisis within this public health emergency. Each region has its own layout of services, and the sheer land area of each region can make it difficult to support everyone who needs harm reduction services. ANKORS has been… Read more »