Posted On: Monday, July 24th, 2023
On Friday, July 28th, World Hepatitis Day (WHD) will be recognized to bring awareness and encourage global action on the burden of viral hepatitis. The 2023 World Hepatitis Alliance’s WHD theme is “We’re Not Waiting.” Hepatitis Education Canada defines hepatitis as a general term meaning inflammation of the liver. There are many forms of hepatitis… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 13th, 2023
Date: Wednesday September 27, 2023 Time: 10 – 11:30 AM Pacific time At least three out of four people will be exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, and there are different kinds, or strains. Some strains cause warts, which are generally not dangerous; other strains can lead to cervical… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
The 32nd Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR) “A Boomerang Effect: From HIV to SARS-CoV2 and Back again” was held in Quebec City in April of this year. It’s the premier gathering in Canada for those working in the field of HIV, along with policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 19th, 2023
Wednesday July 19, 2023. 9 AM-2:15 PM Pacific time World Hepatitis Day is on July 28, and in the lead up we’re offering this virtual event to look at the layers of living with hepatitis C. We’re mixing together the voices of people with lived experience, social science, and academic research to bring… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 12th, 2023
This call for action was developed in a collaboration of the HIV Legal Network, CAAN Communities, Alliances and Networks, HIV and AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO), PAN, and Women’s Health in Women’s Hands (WHIWH). We encourages others to join us in supporting it. This statement is now online for organizational endorsement in Canada and,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 12th, 2023
PAN has signed on to this statement and encourages others to do the same. Individuals and organizations are invited to sign this statement against punitive and coercive approaches to drug use in Canada and around the world. It will be sent to Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions / Associate Minister of Health;… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 29th, 2023
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol use and harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
The 32nd Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR) was held in person in Quebec City April 27th – 30th, 2023. The annual CAHR conference is the premier gathering in Canada for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 11th, 2023
Today, Thursday May 11th, marks the second annual Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day. With a global focus on access to testing and equitable access to care, viral hepatitis could be eradicated in modern society. Dating back to 2016, World Health Organization (WHO) issued the first Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis with a goal… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm Reduction page for more resources. In the… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
Attention PLDI Leaders! PLDI will be hosting an in-person Communications Training Weekend, Friday June 16th – Sunday June 18th 2023. The training takes place over three days at a pace to support learning and connection. Day 1 Friday will be from 5 PM-8:00 PM. Day 2 Saturday will be from 9 AM-5:00 PM. Day 3… Read more »
