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Stigma is a strong social power that keeps people out. It is a driver of the HIV epidemic and a key social determinant of health for young gay and bisexual men. It manifests in many ways, such as HIV stigma, homophobia, racism, classism, transphobia, and ageism. These forms of stigma often intersect and work together… Read more »

  June 1, 2016. VICTORIA, BC – Local group erects 600 crosses to decry overdose deaths in BC; Provincial and national groups urge immediate action. Local health advocates, Yes2SCS (Yes to Supervised Consumption Services), will erect 600 crosses on Harris Green between Cook and Vancouver Street. This installment gives form to the 600-800 people the… Read more »

Red Road HIV/AIDS Network (RRHAN) and Positive Women’s Network (PWN) are thrilled to announce that the Indigenous Women’s Support position for their joint Holistic Health Awareness Program for Indigenous Women has been filled. Judy Mitchell from North Vancouver, BC will commence with the duties of her new role at PWN’s drop-in centre located at 614–1033… Read more »

On March 10, 2016, more than 40 participants met to discuss the research needed to support the implementation and use of PrEP in Canada. The objective of the think tank was to discuss the possibilities of a national PrEP research initiative and its potential to contribute to equitable, evidencebased implementations of PrEP across Canada. What… Read more »

Knowledge in the general population regarding HIV remains a mystery shrouded in fear and discrimination. Jonathan Postnikoff shares his experience with CTV’s Health and Family crew, alongside Dr. Brian Conway, to develop an accessible information segment which aired on May 14th. This goal of this video is to provide awareness to the general public about what… Read more »

  A Public Health Emergency was called for the Province of British Columbia on Thursday, April 14th to address the emerging overdose crisis.  A brief examination of the statistics for 2015 and the first three months of 2016 are shocking to say the least. Some of them include:   ·         476 apparent illicit drug overdose… Read more »

News Release – The Province has provided $5 million to the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation for a research study on how to reduce new infections of hepatitis C in the province, announced Health Minister Terry Lake on April 21, 2016, along with BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BCCfE) director Dr. Julio Montaner. “This investment… Read more »

About AccolAIDS: The AccolAIDS Awards honour the extraordinary achievements and dedication of organizations, businesses, groups and individuals responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in British Columbia, and the thousands of people living in BC who are affected. AccolAIDS “People’s Choice” Community Award”: Out of the 8 AccolAIDS Awards, this is a special award that is the… Read more »

March 24, 2016 marks World TB Day. Join us for this upcoming webinar where we will be presenting on various aspects of tuberculosis in Canada including an overview of the Federal Framework for Action; the latest in available TB data for Canada; the First Nations and Inuit TB Strategy; and, an overview of activities from… Read more »

Over the past 22 years, Friends for Life has provided support to a remarkable number of people, many of whom have come to see the house as their second home. We are humbled to be part of so many lives and proud to be included on their path of wellness. Despite its many successes, Friends… Read more »

In a press release issued on February 29, 2016, Gilead Sciences Inc announced Health Canada has approved Truvada® for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis, commonly known as PrEP, to reduce the risk of HIV infection in Canada. While news of Health Canada’s approval was positively received, access to the treatment is still a concern due to… Read more »