Posted On: Sunday, June 28th, 2015
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) recently completed a Rapid Response on crystal meth, sexual risk behaviours and harm reduction among men who have sex with men. The response explores the links between meth use and HIV acquisition, outlines strategies around harm reduction and provides a list of items that could be included in a… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 21st, 2015
My Health My Community is a non-profit partnership between Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Fraser Health (FH) and the eHealth Strategy Office (eHSO) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), which seeks to involve you, your community and community organizations. The My Health My Community survey is an exciting opportunity to learn how our lifestyle, our environment, neighbourhood characteristics… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 14th, 2015
Posted On: Sunday, June 14th, 2015
Posted On: Sunday, June 14th, 2015
A large, well-designed clinical trial called START has confirmed that by initiating anti-HIV therapy early—when their CD4+ cell counts are still relatively high—HIV-positive people can significantly reduce their risk of developing AIDS, other serious illnesses unrelated to AIDS or dying. According to the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the results from… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 7th, 2015
Posted On: Sunday, June 7th, 2015
The New Horizons for Seniors Program is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 funding period. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 10, 2015. Please note that the application for the 2015-2016 funding period has changed, and may be accessed through the link in this email. The New Horizons for Seniors Program offers grants of up to $25,000 for… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 7th, 2015
The Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control of the Public Health Agency of Canada is pleased to announce the release of a new resource entitled Questions & Answers: Prevention of sexually transmitted and blood borne infection among older adults. This resource synthesizes research, and highlights promising practices for the prevention of sexually transmitted and blood… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 7th, 2015
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Posted On: Sunday, June 7th, 2015
Bathhouses are important venues in which to reach gay men and other men who have sex with men with risk reduction counselling. Bathhouse programs may be complementary to other MSM-focused programs in community-based organizations. The Bathhouse and Mobile Know on the Go Mobile HIV Testing Projects provide sexual health services to gay… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 7th, 2015
A new hep C mobile and web app is now being offered by Help-4-Hep and Self Care Catalysts. The new web and mobile app is free and available on desktop, laptop, mobile, and tablet devices. Interested users can sign-up online, or download the app from the App Store or from Google Play. It is available… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 7th, 2015
New and Noteworthy Grazoprevir and elbasvir effective in people who have never been treated before 90% cure rate in people with advanced liver injury with grazoprevir and elbasvir High levels of alcohol use predicts severe liver injury and death in people with hepatitis C
