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: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
BC Hepatitis Network (BCHep) needs your input! Could you spare 5 minutes to participate in a hepatitis C (HCV) education content survey? The BCHep Community Education Program is developing new HCV education programming that reduces stigma and increases knowledge of HCV. Broad topic areas include prevention, testing, treatment, and support. Your experience and knowledge will… 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: Friday, June 9th, 2023
Discussion Table Sign-Up: Providing input on the development of PHAC STBBI messaging and resources via Public Health Agency of Canada The Public Health Agency of Canada is interested in engaging with people on upcoming activities, resource development, and communications around U=U and syphilis. At this time, we are pleased to invite you to… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 5th, 2023
Via Public Health Agency of Canada The second STBBI Action Plan progress report is now live on the Canada.ca website and can be accessed here. This is an exciting accomplishment as we work towards our commitment on measuring and sharing our progress with our stakeholders [sic] and people in Canada. The second Progress Report was… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, June 2nd, 2023
The CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network is hosting a Connection Session on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Pacific Time Hurlburt Auditorium, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, or Online (Zoom) Registration required Join this one-hour session with CTN Clinical Care Management Core Co-lead, Dr. Madeleine Durand, who will discuss her ongoing research into… 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
As you may know, guidelines for Prescribed Safer Supply (to replace the toxic drug supply) have been introduced in British Columbia. The experiences of those accessing or attempting to access prescribed safer supply is incredibly valuable! So, we are reaching out to you and your networks to help connect people with lived experience to participate in our… Read more »
Via 2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub Webinar May 11th, 2023 at 10 AM Pacific time The rich variability of transgender (trans) and gender diverse (TGD) people’s social contexts, identities, and embodiments is increasingly recognized in the scholarship and policy that govern the provision of gender-affirming care. Yet, amid evolving expressions of cisnormativity and trans-antagonism across healthcare… Read more »
