Posted On: Monday, June 24th, 2024
via HIV Justice Network [Last] week saw the publication of a powerful and important new book, Criminalized Lives. Based on 24 interviews conducted across Canada over two years with 16 people who were criminally accused of not disclosing their HIV-positive status, author Alexander McClelland details the many complexities of disclosure, and the violence that results… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
As part of our seven-step cycle in the Organizational Stigma Assessment Cycle project (OSAC), the input of people with lived and living experience (PWLLE) is essential as we learn how people experience stigma at organizations where they receive support and services. We held focus group conversations with service users and staff at pilot partner organizations…. Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Click on image to read newsletter in larger format. What’s Per-SVR? Per-SVR is part of the development of Treatment as Prevention® for HCV strategy in British Columbia. Per-SVR (PrEseRvation of Sustained Virological Response) is a longitudinal cohort study following people who have been successfully treated for HCV using Direct-Acting Antivirals (DAAs). Clients are eligible… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
via HIV Legal Network Stigma kills. From experience, 2SLGBTQ+ people know this. And people who use drugs know this. The use of both legal and criminalized substances plays a significant role in the lives of many people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. This role can be both positive and negative. As Pride season kicks off across… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
The Connexion is a non-promotional and non-product-focused learning program by Gilead, developed to bring relevant and up-to-date scientific information on HIV to the Canadian HIV community. Topics for this program are selected based on the community learning needs assessment we conducted. This year, we will explore different topics on HIV and how they are… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 3rd, 2024
Via CBRC This is an invitation to people living with HIV in British Columbia who are interested in informing the delivery of long-acting HIV treatment in Canada. About Long-Acting HIV treatment HIV treatment has evolved a lot since the mid-1990s. Recently developed long-acting HIV treatment options can help improve the quality of life… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 30th, 2024
The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is pleased to announce an open call for submissions to the virtual Resource Hub for the 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024). The Resource Hub is a platform where you can feature your work in the HIV response at the Canada Pavilion under the theme Empowering Communities:… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
A team of academic and community researchers with the The Comparative Outcomes And Service Utilization Trends (COAST) study at the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BCCfE) is establishing a Community Advisory Board (CAB).The COAST CAB will bring together a group of people who are living with, and at risk of, HIV to… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
Via the Government of Canada Researchers with the Government of Canada recently launched a study that may be of interest to you. The study aims to better understand the views and preferences of 2SLGBTQI+ older adults on the services and resources that could help them age in place and in their community. As part… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
Via BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Register now for the upcoming BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS educational 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… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 13th, 2024
Each year, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) hosts a conference for Canada’s research community to gather, network, present, and learn about the latest advances in the field. The 33rd annual conference took place in London, Ontario from April 25 to 28 with over 600 participants meeting face-to-face in person to connect with… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 29th, 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… Read more »
