Posted On: Friday, February 12th, 2021
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronoavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, February 1st, 2021
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronoavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, January 15th, 2021
Date: Thursday February 25, 2021 Time: 10 AM Pacific time Working within HIV, hep C and harm reduction, you are likely used to working with folks of varied sexual identities, but might not be as experienced working with people along the gender continuum. We’re partnering with Gwen Haworth to introduce you to Trans Care BC. … Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Edi is a Peer Research Associate with the Making it Work Community Based Research Study. What first piqued your interest in the HIV sector? My interest in this work is a result of my own experience in having illness. It is because of this journey that it became very evident to me that although there… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronoavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 18th, 2020
Daniel is a Peer Research Associate with the Making it Work Community Based Research Study. What first piqued your interest in the HIV sector? After I got healthy and strong enough to go back to work after my own HIV and cancer diagnoses in September 2015 and following treatment, I began working in the HIV… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 18th, 2020
Last month we celebrated exciting news on Nov. 3, 2020 when Health Canada gave final approval for Canada’s first HIV self-test, bioLytical’s blood-based INSTI HIV Self Test. This recent approval is a critical milestone in addressing the HIV epidemic in Canada. Advocates expect that HIV self-testing will increase access to testing by giving Canadians more… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, December 11th, 2020
As many have heard by this time, the LOI solicitation process from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) for the Community Action Fund (CAF) and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) was announced on November 23. These two funding streams are designed to support the Government of Canadas’ efforts to address STBBI, guided by… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
During these uncertain times it’s vital for frontline service providers and community based workers to have accurate and up to date information about COVID-19. This virtual two hour workshop covers the biomedical basics of COVID-19 and considers the implications of COVID-19 on communities affected by HIV and hepatitis C. Developed by CATIE and adapted for… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020
Excerpt- read in full December 8, 2020 Honourable Adrian Dix Minister of Health Dear Minister Dix: Congratulations on your re-appointment as Minister of Health and best wishes to you in your ongoing role in this pivotal position. During these challenging times the province needs continuity of leadership and PAN and our members appreciate all… Read more »
Posted On: Saturday, December 5th, 2020
Date: Thursday Dec 17, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Since March 2020 the PLDI Training team has held ten Virtual Gathering opportunities for HIV-Positive PLDI Leaders to gather together in leadership, some topics included: Self-care, Strategies around COVID-19, Strengthening your self-leadership and peer leadership, Gratitude, Diversity, an indigenous peer led Film Screening and… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
Testing technologies for different sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) have been changing rapidly as new testing interventions are constantly being developed and introduced for wider use. Over the summer of 2020, PAN reached out to 17 of our members and allied stakeholders to talk with them about the changing testing landscape and how it might impact their work, including the HIV self-testing (HIVST)… Read more »
