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Drug use practices that can lead to transmission of HIV, HCV, and other infections are pressing issues affecting communities throughout Canada. To stay current with emerging evidence and ensure that people have access to high-quality services that help prevent HIV and HCV transmission, best practice recommendations must undergo review and update. A Canada-wide team of… Read more »

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Vancouver, B.C. [August 1, 2013] — Dr. Julio Montaner, director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), has been awarded the 2013 Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Frederic Newton Gisborne Starr Award. The CMA FNG Starr Award is the highest award CMA can bestow upon one of its members. It is awarded to Dr…. Read more »

The first annual Pride legacy Awards presented by Telus took place at the Imperial (319) Main Street) with Host Fred Lee. Eight Awards were presented to outstanding community members who have contributed to Vancouver’s LGBTQ culture. Each Award corresponds to a colour of the original eight colour flag and its meaning when artist Gilbert Baker… Read more »

The Public Health Agency of Canada recently held 2 webinars on Developing Public Awareness Messaging about HIV Testing. The 3 topics presented were: HIV Testing Guide HIV Testing Rates in Canada HIV Estimates   Prevention, support and treatment resources CANADIAN AIDS TREATMENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE (CATIE) CATIE is Canada’s source for up-to-date information about HIV and… Read more »

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The Vancouver Sun By Dr. Thomas Kerr and Dr. Julio Montaner  It has been nearly 10 years since Insite, Vancouver’s supervised injection site opened and two years since the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously determined that it should remain open to protect public health. A large body of scientific evidence demonstrates that Insite and other… Read more »

by Bobbi Brownrigg, Public Health Initiatives and Innovation Leader, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC Background In British Columbia, all HIV testing is confidential. People can test for HIV using their full name or they may choose to go to a site that offers testing using a pseudonym or their initials. For most people, these HIV testing… Read more »

Over the past several months, the Canadian Medical Association conducted a nationwide consultation with Canadians abut the social determinants of health. The result is a clear message – that poverty is the main issue that must be addressed to improve the health of Canadians and eliminate health inequities. The report, Health Care in Canada: What… Read more »

“Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.   In This Issue:  NEWS: Upcoming Summer Events Volunteer Opportunities at HIM HIM August and September Events Calendars Condom Packaging Dates HIM Institute CHAPS Cruisey-T Volunteers   WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS: Fruit Camps 2013 – Last 4 Weeks! Grind with… Read more »