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Dr. Cynthia Patton of Simon Fraser University has been a long serving and passionate observer of the AIDS movement and she has written a journal article on PrEP, “Knowledge and Ethics in the HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Trials.” “Over the past decade AIDS research has turned toward the use of pharmacology in HIV prevention, including pre-exposure… Read more »

Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of an overdose from opioids (e.g. heroin, methadone, morphine). BC has developed a Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program to help save lives. Toward the Heart will help you learn more about THN programs and how the BC THN program can be part of your community. To learn… Read more »

They want to hear your story! In 2013 AIDS Vancouver will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary, and they’d like to take the opportunity to acknowledge all the hard work and dedication put forth by staff, volunteers, board members and clients, both past and present. CLICK HERE to learn more and get involved

  As an agency in our community that provides care to those who experience multiple barriers including HIV/AIDS, you are invited to join in the annual SCOTIABANK AIDS Walk For Life, Sept 22. 2012. We are hoping you will support us by setting up an agency info booth or activity at the event this year…. Read more »

CATIE’s online publication for those working in the field of HIV and hepatitis C prevention. Topics covered in this edition include: Certainly uncertain: Challenges in communicating HIV risk, Putting a number on it: The risk from an exposure to HIV Views from the front lines: Communicating risk NPTs: What would they mean for women HIV… Read more »

Patient Voices Network in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health Aboriginal Health Strategic Initiative is holding a FREE Aboriginal community orientation session open to individuals from the Greater Vancouver area. Volunteers who join the Network will be invited to participate in a variety of opportunities to share their experiences and contribute ideas for improving health care… Read more »

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day What is an overdose? An overdose means having too much of a drug (or combination of drugs) for your body to be able to cope with. There are a number of signs and symptoms that show someone has overdosed, and these differ with the type of drug used…. Read more »

At the March 2012, Mental Health, Substance Use and HIV/HCV Training conference, we featured a workshop on mental health first aid. Mental Health First Aid Training is suitable for frontline workers, among others, who wish to increase their understanding of   mental health related problems and to learn various strategies to provide support. Mental Health… Read more »

Northern Health released a new website in May 2012 and we are excited about all the content found there. This site, HIV101, has HIV Faqs, quizzes, events and activities as well as a heart-warming and inspiring video where you hear directly from PHAs living in northern British Columbia. Check out this great video and share… Read more »

In her 20s, Precious Jackson got HIV while in a relationship. Now she teaches women with partners in jail how to lower their risks and train peers to do the same. She also speaks at black churches. Growing up in South Los Angeles, Precious Jackson said she was attracted to the bad boys. “My father… Read more »

When: Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 @7:00 Where: Training Room, 1107 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC Registration: 6:00 – 7:00pm Meeting begins: 7:00pm (sharp) All voting for the Board of Directors and any Special Resolutions is now done my mail-in ballot. The results of the voting will be announced at the AGM by an Independent Returning Officer,… Read more »

Health Canada has turned down funding for an HIV/AIDS charity for fear it might result in advocacy – an indication of a growing tendency within the Conservative government to steer clear of groups pushing causes out of step with its policies. The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, whose mission is to promote the human rights of… Read more »