Posted On: Friday, March 22nd, 2024
The Connexion Webinar Program Gilead Sciences is pleased to share an invitation to our webinar program, ‘The Connexion.’ We will host a session on health-related quality of life and patient-reported outcomes. Friday April 5, 2024 9-10 AM Pacific time Please refer to the attached invitation flyer for information on the program, session speakers, and registration. A… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 15th, 2024
Updated with on-demand recording Meet the team, see the vision, and learn how BC’s new STBBI dashboard can support your work. The dashboard team includes community members and BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) staff. This webinar shares their vision for a tool that is easy to use and understand. The dashboard information… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 15th, 2024
Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals looking for a syphilis public education resource Community educators looking for a syphilis community education resource People who are sexually active with multiple partners who want to learn more about syphilis People in general who want to learn more about syphilis This blog series specifically focused on periods of time for… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 15th, 2024
One of the most important phases of research is knowledge translation, which is about all the steps taken to create awareness of research activities and findings so they can be put into practice by decision-makers, professionals, and the public. Knowledge translation can be viewed as a mechanism for change. If research information can be… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 15th, 2024
From the BC Viral Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap team The BC Viral Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap Service Mapping Survey has now launched. We are collecting responses to this survey until April 8th, 2024, so please complete it as soon as possible, and share this invitation with anyone else who you think may wish to complete it. Our ask… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 11th, 2024
An interdisciplinary research team that consists of people with cancer prevention, social epidemiology and trans and/or gender diverse (TGD) community research experience is conducting a study! The study is called, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use in Trans and Gender Diverse Communities in British Columbia. This study will look at alcohol, smoking, vaping, and/or cannabis use… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 11th, 2024
Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals looking for a syphilis public education resource Community educators looking for a syphilis community education resource People who are sexually active with multiple partners who want to learn more about syphilis People in general who want to learn more about syphilis In this second blog post of the series, we… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 4th, 2024
Via BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS We are pleased to invite you to the BC-CfE Update. The focus of this event will be syndemic conditions, including syphilis and other sexually transmitted and bloodborne conditions, and comprehensive care clinical models. This is an open educational event sponsored by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS…. Read more »
Posted On: Friday, March 1st, 2024
Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals looking for a syphilis public education resource Community educators looking for a syphilis community education resource People who are sexually active with multiple partners who want to learn more about syphilis People in general who want to learn more about syphilis In the first blog of the series, we… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, February 29th, 2024
Via Government of Canada The renewed Government of Canada’s Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Action Plan 2024-2030 [Action Plan] has been released by the Minister of Health. It underscores our dedication to addressing the challenges posed by STBBI and to advancing overall health and well-being across Canada. Your input and contributions played a pivotal… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, February 26th, 2024
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. Please check Info for People Who Use Substances to get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. New to this work? Visit… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, February 15th, 2024
Introduction From 2017 to 2022, syphilis cases have increased 166% across Canada illustrating the increasing need for prevention that includes better access to testing and timely treatment. Having a basic understanding of syphilis-related information can help inform personal sexual health decisions, lessen anxiety about potential harms, or play a role in educating others about syphilis…. Read more »
