Posted On: Wednesday, December 18th, 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 harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Updated January 30, 2025 On behalf of the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) CPHA is currently recruiting medicine, nursing, and social work students for a study to evaluate our evidence-based course that aims to improve care in sexual health. It’s a chance for us, with your support, to lead the way in making healthcare more… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
As part of creating some knowledge mobilization material about the research findings of PAN’s Making it Work Project, we interviewed Patricia Kolida, On-Site Manager of Positive Living North in Bulkley Valley (Smithers). As a Making it Work study team member, Patricia shares her thoughts on some themes of cultural safety and harm reduction in… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, December 9th, 2024
The PAN Members’ and Allies’ Survey is a key instrument of our strategy to ensure our work remains aligned with our vision, mission and values. Since its inception in 2015, the survey has become a critical feedback mechanism that informs us about the effectiveness of our approaches and the impact of our work. It also… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Visit CAHR conference website The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) invites the community to attend the upcoming 34th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR 2025), which will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia from May 1st to 4th, 2025. The annual CAHR conference is the premier gathering in Canada for those working in… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 28th, 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 harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, November 18th, 2024
Update: webinar available for on-demand view. People who use substances often experience stigma and discrimination when accessing health and social services. This failing of the system can lead to folks not accessing and/or disconnecting from care and support. A recent study applied the concept of culturally safe care to develop a model of safe care… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Register now! On Wednesday December 11th starting at 9 AM Pacific time, we’ll be hosting our next virtual event. This one will put the spotlight on HIV and aging. At one time, people living with HIV (PLHIV) didn’t anticipate the onset of middle and senior years, but treatments have radically changed that possibility. Join… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
This year the Vancouver Liver Forum has combined with GI and IBD meetings to create the ‘Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum’. This forum is taking place on the unceded ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in what’s colonially called Vancouver, on November 25 and 26, 2024. Please see attached agenda for the… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 34th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research, May 1-4 2025. Topics fall under CAHR’s four tracks: Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences and Social Sciences. An additional oral abstract session will once again be offered with a focus on Key Populations. For information on… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Ahead of World Hepatitis Testing Week, join World Hepatitis Alliance for a webinar to explore the importance of hepatitis B testing in antenatal settings. Tuesday November 5, 5 AM Pacific time. Ending vertical transmission of hepatitis B is key to achieving hepatitis elimination. 254 million people are living with hepatitis B worldwide, with the majority… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Are you: a woman living with HIV? An immigrant, refugee, or newcomer to Canada within the last 10 years? Please consider taking part in a a study wanting to learn from migrant women living with HIV and their experiences accessing healthcare. You’ll take part in an interview (1-1.5 hours) to talk about your experiences. You… Read more »
