Posted On: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Underway now, this study explores the role of food and recipes in grieving, memory-making, and fostering connections within LGBTQ+ communities. This research aims to collect stories and recipes that memorialize loved ones, particularly those affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and create a community cookbook as part of the study’s outputs. Contact Dr. Phillip Joy… Read more »
The PAN team in coordination with Central Interior Native Health Society (CINHS) HASP Program, were thrilled to host an ancillary event at the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) conference in Halifax, NS, on May 1, 2025. Jennifer Demchuk (left) and Leanne Zubowski (right) from PAN, along with Jennifer Hoy (center) from CINHS HASP, led… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, May 9th, 2025
Circulated by request of the BCCDC The following updates to the immunization and communicable disease guidance for Mpox will shortly be reflected here as well. Prevention and vaccination Mpox can be prevented by avoiding close contact with persons with symptoms consistent with Mpox, frequent washing of hands, covering coughs and sneezes and if at… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
via CBRC: We are excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals for Summit 2025, taking place November 20-22, 2025 in Montreal, QC. Each year, CBRC brings together diverse voices, impactful research, and innovative strategies to improve health outcomes for 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities. Whether your work is in community health promotion, research, or grassroots advocacy,… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Download this poster to share. The REDOSE 2.0 study aims to better understand the concentrations and side effects of bictegravir, a commonly prescribed antiretroviral medication. This medication is part of a regimen called Biktarvy. Participation in this study is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. All information collected will remain confidential. You… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Research and evaluation both offer opportunities for learning and community building in meaningful ways. We see research and evaluation like two different trees with different origins that are intertwined in methods and analysis yet also separate in what they can tell us. We see this relationship as beneficial to both evaluation and research. Read more about… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
A previous Treehouse piece explored Decolonizing Data Analysis Methods which explored various methods to approach data analysis from an Indigenous perspective with learnings from the Making it Work Project. In this resource, we continue the discussion with some ways to communicate out findings by discussing different approaches to knowledge translation. According to Canadian Institutes of… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Evaluation is the systematic process of assessing the value, worth, or quality of something. While evaluation can apply to events, projects, and services, this article focuses on its role in community-based programs. Rather than rigid rules, the evaluation concepts presented here serve to visually organize and make sense of the complexities involved in program assessment…. Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
In 2014, GetCheckedOnline set out to improve sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing and treatment by removing barriers to sexual health care. It is British Columbia’s (BC) digital testing service for STBBIs operated by the BC Centre for Disease Control and the BC Public Health Laboratory. It was first launched in Vancouver and is now… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) is a leadership development program for people living with HIV. One goal of the PLDI Alliance was to evaluate the program for inclusivity and cultural safety in a deliberate, specialized way. Having this goal resulted in the creation of The Culturally Safer HIV Leadership Training Project. The project took… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Purposes of Community-based Research: Supporting communities driving change In general, community-based research can help drive meaningful change by actively involving those directly affected by the issues in the research process. To name a few examples, active involvement can include being a part of: What needs researching How to conduct the research and what methods to… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Community Action Initiative wants to hear from BC’s community-based Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) sector. The goal? To build an evidence base for the sector’s needs and ensure CAI’s work reflects the realities on the ground. The survey takes 20–25 minutes and includes a mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions. Respondents can enter… Read more »
