Posted On: Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
Looking for the most recent provincial information on HIV, HCV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? You can find all that easily on the Smart Sex Resource site. Smart Sex services are provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC). Smart Sex offers information and resources on sexual health. If you live in Canada,… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 29th, 2018
The Collective Impact Network (CIN) is a Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) sponsored initiative, being co-led by PAN acting as the backbone. It consists of the six PHSA-contracted agencies that are supporting the community-based response to HIV and HCV, alongside the PHSA, and including the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and BC Women’s Hospital…. Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 28th, 2018
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has issued an RFP for HIV & HCV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services for Women. There are 3 Components: Component 1. System Navigation and Support, maximum annual budget $150,000 Component 2. Network Mobilization and Peer Navigation Services for Women Living with HIV, maximum annual budget $75,000 Component 3. Peer-led… 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, February 16th, 2018
Thursday March 1st, 2018. 10 AM PT In this webinar, Tujuanna Austin, Shalane Ha, and Karen Timmerman will be discussing a scoping review on the barriers and facilitators to the screening and testing of HCV, as reported by patients and healthcare providers. Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infection that is characterized by an inflammation of… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, February 2nd, 2018
The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS has announced the Spring HIV/Antiretroviral Update: Date: Monday, May 7, 2018 Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Location: Grand Ballroom – North Tower, Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC This is an open educational event sponsored by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and accredited by… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, January 11th, 2018
A needs assessment, led by the Pacific Hepatitis C Network (PHCN), will help us better understand the needs of people throughout BC in terms of information about hepatitis C. The final report will be made available on the PHCN website and will be sent to stakeholders via various E-News services and will be used… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, January 5th, 2018
You may know CATIE as a great source for resources from across the country (it is), but are you familiar with the online courses that CATIE provides through eduCATIE.ca? Their current offerings are designed to build knowledge of HIV and hepatitis C science. Make learning work for your schedule Courses are self-directed and are designed for service… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, December 18th, 2017
Submitted by Pacific Hepatitis C Network Pacific Hepatitis C Network (PHCN) has launched a survey to assess Hep C information needs and advocacy interests in BC. This needs assessment will help our organization and our partners better understand the needs of people throughout BC in terms of information about hepatitis C. The survey is open to… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 15th, 2017
Register now to learn about BC’s online STI testing program, GetCheckedOnline. Dr. Mark Gilbert of the BC Centre for Disease Control will be presenting on Wednesday January 17 at 10 AM Pacific Time. GetCheckedOnline is an easy way to test for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in British Columbia, Canada. In a few steps, you… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 1st, 2017
The PHAC webpage has recently been updated to show the list of all projects being funded under the Public Health Agency of Canada’s HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund, often referred to as CAF. From the PHAC site: The development of the new integrated Fund was informed following a consultation process with stakeholders… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, November 27th, 2017
PAN’s first regional training took place this past week in Kelowna. PAN worked in partnership with Interior Health on this project, and send our thanks to Kate Fish and Maja Karlsson at IH for working with us on this event. We couldn’t ask for better partners. We met on the traditional territory of the Syilx (Okanagan)… Read more »
