Posted On: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
PAN is working with a team led by people living with HIV in BC to launch a new community-based research project in 2015 that will be looking at stigma. Speaking My Truth: The HIV Stigma Index is an action-oriented project that will document experiences of stigma and discrimination from the perspective of people living with… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
by Taylor Perry, GPS Research Coordinator, Positive Living BC Last November, Positive Living BC launched its new eight-week Gay Poz Sex (GPS) program as a randomized controlled trial, after previously holding only non-protocol groups. Early results All eight men from the original randomized group have completed the research program in its entirety – a remarkable… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, December 16th, 2014
The Pacific AIDS Network and the Positive Living, Positive Homes (PLPH) study are seeking a Research Site Coordinator for Prince George to be involved in an exciting opportunity to be involved in research that will create social change. The Site Coordinator will coordinate research activities in the Prince George area for this community-based research study. The Coordinator… Read more »
Are you living with HIV or AIDS? Do you use the services of your local Service Organization? Do you want to learn about the new Community Action Fund? Join us in a discussion of the upcoming changes to the funding structure from the Public Health Agency of Canada and share how the integrated Community Action… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
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Posted On: Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
Inflammation and its discontents When cells of the immune system encounter invading germs they can become activated and enter into a heightened state of alert. Temporary inflammation during short-lived infections is useful for marshalling the immune response. However, chronic inflammation from an ongoing infection—such as that arising from HIV—can injure organ-systems, causing them to slowly… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Black, African and Caribbean Network (CHABAC) and its partners are pleased to announce the first ever African, Caribbean and Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2015. The African, Caribbean and Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day will help raise awareness of HIV and contribute to addressing HIV-related stigma in Canada’s… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, November 25th, 2014
Posted On: Thursday, November 20th, 2014
The Learning Exchange for AIDS Peer Researchers (LEAP), invites you to the 3rd edition of “What’s hot with PRAs in Canada”, our online educational series for PRAs and those who work with PRAs, on Wednesday, December 3rd from 2pm – 3pm EST. Facilitated by James Watson from the OHTN, the theme from this session is “Supporting HIV Positive… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
PAN has been busy collecting details on World AIDS Day AIDS Awareness Week Events happening around the Province. We are very proud of the community response happening in every region around the province and encourage you to read about the events and share them with your communities. PAN will also be sending this list to… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
We are excited to announce that Positive Living BC’s office at 1107 Seymour St. is being rebuilt. This new, modern space will allow us to better serve our members and is a significant step forward for the Society and people connected to it. The new office will be ready for us all in roughly 2.5… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
