Posted On: Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to our spring 2011 update! After almost two years, REACH continues to build momentum and have an impact. We’re pleased to announce more success in CIHR funding for REACH-supported grants. Check out our feature article this month! There is interest in our Centre model. Recently, I was asked to present on our… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
The Canadian Observational Cohort (CANOC) collaboration was developed to evaluate the impact of antiretroviral care on the health and wellbeing of persons living with HIV across Canada. This is Canada’s first pan-provincial cohort to examine the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on a population health level. CANOC is an observational database, which allows for the… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Friends For Life (FFL) operates a comprehensive health and wellness centre that offers alternative therapies and social support programs to people living with a life-threatening illness and their caregivers. Funds raised at Art For Life allow the Society to make a positive and life-affirming difference in the lives of our members. Art For Life (AFL)… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
While an outright cure or a preventive vaccine for HIV/AIDS remain elusive, remarkable advances in HIV treatment have been achieved over the past two decades here in B.C. Most significant is the development of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) has a compelling body of research that demonstrates… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Our colleagues at the Ontario AIDS Network have launched a “get out the vote” campaign for the current federal election. This is a non-partisan campaign and does not endorse any party or candidate. The primary focus is to encourage people to vote on May 2nd. The flyer that they are using is available HERE… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 31st, 2011
News Release – Ministry of Health, Office of the Provincial Health Officer VICTORIA – New cases of HIV among people who use drugs by injection (IDU) in B.C. continue to decline. According to a new report released today by the provincial health officer, it is crucial that harm reduction measures are sustained and expanded for… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Dear Colleagues: Please find attached a copy of the document “Guidelines for Medical Health Officers: Approach to people with HIV/AIDS who may pose a risk of harm to others.” These guidelines have been created to assist Medical Health Officers (MHOs) in BC in the difficult situation where a person with HIV poses a risk to… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Vancouver Coastal Health has recently released a new Community Engagement Report based on interviews and discussion groups that were conducted this past January and February, looking at how to better coordinate services for HIV testing and treatment. The report summarizes feedback, as well as the recommendations for program improvement based on participants’ suggestions. As you… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 15, 2011 BC Persons With AIDS Society changes its name to Positive Living BC HIV-positive British Columbians mark a new era for their community VANCOUVER, BC—HIV-positive British Columbians redefined their collective identity today by officially renaming Western Canada’s largest HIV/AIDS* organization “Positive Living Society of British Columbia (Positive Living BC)”. Most… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
In 2008 as part of ManCount, a sub-sample of participants provided self-collected rectal swabs to test for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and anal cancer. A total of 239 swabs were tested. The Pacific AIDS Network is pleased to be working in partnership with the ManCount collaborative team to present this second tele-learning opportunity. Please join… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Positive Living Fraser Valley is presenting a public forum on Wednesday March 16th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford) that will feature presentations by Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Dr. Julio Montaner, and Irene Day, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Director of… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
The National Digital Repository of HIV Resources (NDR) Project Team is looking for people to take part in HIV Sector Community Consultation. WHAT The community consultation will seek to gain input from community stakeholders in order to inform the development of the National Digital Repository of HIV Resources (for more information, see the project description… Read more »
