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Research position available in Vancouver The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) is a non-profit organization primarily involved in the design, research, and evaluation of social programs and policies. Since 1991, we have been building a base of knowledge and experience about what works in employment, education, health, and social policy. SRDC is recognized across… Read more »

Northern Health is marking World AIDS Day 2015 by building on successes to stop HIV transmission in the North.  The plan will build on our current understanding about HIV transmission and treatment, while broadening the reach and impact of community services. The plan will also build on the foundations of the award winning Prince George… Read more »

Kelowna, BC (December 1st, 2015) – Today REL8 Okanagan HIV Positive Social Group stands in silence as thirty-nine million red ribbons fall to the earth from a crimson sky. One for each person who has died of AIDS to date. Many of you were activists and pioneers, you were all certainly innocent victims. We honour… Read more »

Please click the World AIDS Day logo above to see a list of events taking placing around the province.

Please share this message from the Oak Tree Clinic through your networks!   December 1 is World AIDS Day! This is an opportunity to for us to raise awareness about HIV. This year, let’s Think Positive: Rethink HIV and challenge people to overcome outdated stereotypes and to embrace people living with HIV. BC Women’s Oak Tree Clinic… Read more »

Help us raise awareness about how HIV impacts aging and older adults in Canada: Join our World AIDS Day Social Media Campaign! National Coordinating Committee on HIV and Aging, Programs & Services Working Group Purpose: Our goal is to raise awareness of the experiences, needs and issues facing older adults living with and vulnerable to… Read more »

The votes are in — and new opportunities now exist to advance the health and human rights of those living with and affected by HIV. If you agree that we need a strong voice holding Canada’s new government to its promises of change, please support us by making a donation today. As we have done… Read more »

October 21, 4-5:30pm Trout Lake Community Centre, Lakewood Room 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC ALL Out! has received a 2015 Eva’s Awards  for Ending Youth Homelessness. In addition to national recognition of our program, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority will also receive a prize of $25,000. Please RSVP by October 16th, 2015 At this event we… Read more »

A letter was sent on September 18 to Hon. Minister Ambrose, urging her, as Federal Minister of Health, to endorse the World Health Organization/Pan-American Health Organization Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Viral Hepatitis, on behalf of the Government of Canada. The 67th Session of the Regional Committee of WHO for the Americas will… Read more »

HIV prevention in Canada took a significant step forward today when pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences Canada announced it is seeking approval for the use of Truvada as Pre Exposure Prophylaxis in Canada. The onus now sits with Health Canada and policy makers to ensure universal access and coverage of PrEP. Truvada used as PrEP is… Read more »