Posted On: Friday, July 28th, 2023
Check out these upcoming webinars to learn and connect with community! Prescribed Safer Supply: Background and Busting Myths Harm reduction is a foundational component of nursing practice. Harm reduction is a philosophy that has a set of core principles and values, such as justice, dignity, compassion and autonomy — that shape how we… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 24th, 2023
On Friday, July 28th, World Hepatitis Day (WHD) will be recognized to bring awareness and encourage global action on the burden of viral hepatitis. The 2023 World Hepatitis Alliance’s WHD theme is “We’re Not Waiting.” Hepatitis Education Canada defines hepatitis as a general term meaning inflammation of the liver. There are many forms of hepatitis… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 21st, 2023
Chemo Emos, Cancer Queers and Other Heroes is a project of recorded community-based discussions to challenge the status quo around healthcare access, advocacy and autonomy. These conversations focus on the voices and experiences of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Two-Spirit, and Asexual communities plus other existing and emerging identities around gender and sexuality…. 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: Monday, June 26th, 2023
via: Public Health Agency of Canada Emergency Preparedness and Response June 2023 Newsletter: Wildfire and Smoke As the summer progresses, it’s important to prepare for wildfires. Wildfires produce dense smoke that can be a major source of air pollution. This pollution contains gases and fine particles that penetrate deep into our lungs and bloodstream,… 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
via PHAC: The National Advisory Committee on Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (NAC-STBBI) Statement titled Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Pregnancy has been published on Canada.ca and the recommendations have been incorporated within the existing Gonorrhea Guide and the Chlamydia Guide. Highlights of the updates include: Recommendation to screen all… 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: 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: 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: Monday, May 8th, 2023
Via Gilead Sciences Canada The Connexion Program is developed to bring emerging and relevant scientific information on HIV management to the HIV Community. This year, we are focusing on the theme, ‘Long-Term Success’ and will be offering 4 webinar sessions. Register for Long-Term Management of HIV (Friday, May 19, 9-10 AM Pacific time)… Read more »
