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 »
Posted On: Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Challenging stigma is embedded in the work of PAN members as they provide services to people who are living with HIV, hep C, substance use, and mental health challenges. PAN members guide and support people through visits to doctors, mental health workers, Emergency Departments, pharmacists, settlement and housing services, and so much more. They know… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 11th, 2024
You are invited to participate in a study entitled The Role of Self-Acceptance in Mental Health Outcomes Among Gender-Diverse Individuals. Josephine Deschamps is conducting research under Dr. John Sherry’s direction through the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Why is this research being done? This research project is being conducted with the purpose of better… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Trans youth know best: Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey 2024. Are you between 14 and 25 years old and live in Canada? Do you identify as trans or non-binary, or feel your gender doesn’t match your body? You are invited to to participate in this anonymous survey developed by a team of health researchers… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 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… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, March 25th, 2024
Dealing with stigma and its negative impacts on people living with HIV continues to be an important topic of discussion in the PAN network and beyond. Where prioritization could shift in reducing the effects of stigma, however, is to focus on the strengths of people living with HIV. Evidence from the qualitative study, “People with Lived… Read more »
