Category: Resources

Webinar: The Government of Canada’s STBBI Action Plan (2024-2030) Thursday, May 23rd 2024 10-11 AM Pacific time The Government of Canada recently released its renewed federal Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Action Plan (2024-2030). The Action Plan outlines 16 priorities, and 49 actions from 9 federal departments responsible for its implementation. It aims to… Read more »

Substance Use News April 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 »

OSAC update: Exploring paths for change

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 »

You are invited to take part in an online upcoming Hepatitis C Basics training!   CATIE is partnering with BC Hepatitis Network to deliver a training course for you and your colleagues on Hepatitis C Basics. Here’s a full course outline where you can find out more. You may register for this course here. Are you a service provider who works with people… Read more »

Join PLDI for the next training! June 13-27, 2024, Online The next Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) training is on board governance. Learn what a board is and does, and whether this kind of work inspires you. Governance is a module that requires the completion of PLDI Core Leadership Training before you apply. Learn more… Read more »

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 »

The Connexion Webinar Program Gilead Sciences is pleased to share an invitation to our webinar program, ‘The Connexion.’ We will host a session on health-related quality of life and patient-reported outcomes. Friday April 5, 2024 9-10 AM Pacific time Please refer to the attached invitation flyer for information on the program, session speakers, and registration. A… Read more »

Healthy Aging Talks – Liver Health

The BC CARMA-CHIWOS Collaboration (BCC3) study and AIDS Vancouver present: Healthy Aging Talks – Liver Health  If you are interested in learning more about liver health, please join us for an afternoon discussion about liver health for all women (transgender and cisgender women welcome). In this 1-hour virtual event, we will discuss the pillars of liver health, various… Read more »

Updated with on-demand recording   Meet the team, see the vision, and learn how BC’s new STBBI dashboard can support your work. The dashboard team includes community members and BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) staff. This webinar shares their vision for a tool that is easy to use and understand. The dashboard information… Read more »

  One of the most important phases of research is knowledge translation, which is about all the steps taken to create awareness of research activities and findings so they can be put into practice by decision-makers, professionals, and the public. Knowledge translation can be viewed as a mechanism for change. If research information can be… Read more »

Blog Series: Key Periods for Diagnosing and Treating Syphilis

Introduction From 2017 to 2022, syphilis cases have increased 166% across Canada illustrating the increasing need for prevention that includes better access to testing and timely treatment. Having a basic understanding of syphilis-related information can help inform personal sexual health decisions, lessen anxiety about potential harms, or play a role in educating others about syphilis…. Read more »