Posted On: Monday, May 2nd, 2016
Housing can be an issue for some people living with HIV. Programs designed to provide safe and secure housing for those in need can be a stabilizing force in the lives of people with HIV. The Enhanced Supportive Housing Program provides intensive support to people living with HIV who have complex needs. … Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 2nd, 2016
Since the arrival of the first anti-HIV drug in the late 1980s, the question of when to begin treatment in the course of HIV disease has ignited debate. Over the years, recommendations about the ideal treatment starting point have moved back and forth between early and late initiation. In the past decade, however, the evidence… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 25th, 2016
OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR CANADIAN CIVIL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVES TO BE INCLUDED IN CANADIAN GOVERNMENT DELEGATION TO THE UN HIGH LEVEL MEETING ON AIDS – JUNE 8-10, 2016 Canada will include two civil society representatives to its delegation: one individual from a registered Canadian Non-Government Organization (NGO) whose mandate focuses on HIV/AIDS, and one self-declared… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 25th, 2016
Join PWN for our 12th Annual SpringBoard Conference! Intersections: Care for Women Living with HIV and hepatitis C Date: Thursday, May 19th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Blue Horizon Hotel (1225 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC) Please RSVP to reserve your spot: [email protected] or call 604-692-3000. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Link on website:… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 18th, 2016
Positive Living BC is hosting Healing Retreats for HIV-positive men and women. Retreats take place June 24 – 27 and September 2 – 7, 2016, and are supported by volunteer peer leaders. When you go on retreat, you will spend three nights and four days at beautiful Loon lake Forest Camp. This experience can help reduce… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 4th, 2016
Friday, April 22 10am-4pm Begbie Hall, 2199 Richmond Road, Victoria Register here AIDS Vancouver Island is pleased to invite you to this free, all day forum and training on HIV as it relates to women and their unique experiences with the virus. The day will include presentations by Dr. Mary Kestler, Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network,… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 29th, 2016
The Public Health Agency of Canada’s HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund supports the community-based response to HIV, hepatitis C and related sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI). The approach to the Community Action Fund includes a commitment to the greater and meaningful engagement of people living with HIV and/or hepatitis C. We… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 14th, 2016
CPPN / RCPS is going to the UNAIDS High Level Meeting #HLM Civil Society Hearing in April 2016! Have your say! Please take time to complete and share with your networks the Canadian Civil Society Survey for the upcoming UNAIDS HLM Meeting by March 16, 2016. (The survey has been developed by ICAD and the… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 14th, 2016
This report summarizes the results of a national survey of programs and services which address the needs of older people living with HIV in Canada. It is accompanied by a companion document which provides brief descriptions of each of the 21 unique HIV and aging-related programs and services identified by the scan. To access the… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 7th, 2016
The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is excited to let you know about the SHAPE study that has been launched. SHAPE is led by Dr. Rolando Barrios, Assistant Director of the BC-CfE, as the Principal Investigator. This study will examine the impact of BC’s STOP HIV/AIDS Program by surveying HIV-positive individuals on their experiences… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, February 9th, 2016
Posted On: Monday, December 14th, 2015
The planning has begun for the 2016 Positive Gathering! We encourage you to attend this year’s event taking place March 18 to 20. We also encourage people to submit workshop ideas! If you need a hand with this, please let us know and we will give you the support you need to deliver a great… Read more »
