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VANCOUVER – The Government of B.C. is providing St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation with $2 million to help the Hope to Health Research Clinic expand. Health Minister Terry Lake made the announcement in Vancouver last night at the eighth International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015), the world’s largest open scientific… Read more »

CPHA has developed a Sexual Health and Substance Use Discussion Guide to facilitate discussion between front-line service providers and clients about sexual health and substance use. CPHA is looking for front-line service providers to pilot test the Discussion Guide while taking a sexual health and substance use history with clients and to provide feedback on… Read more »

Background In honor of World Hepatitis Day (July 28th), HepCBC Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society has launched a month long campaign in seven cities across British Columbia, including Vancouver, Victoria, Richmond, Surrey, Kelowna, Nanaimo, and Prince George. The goal of this campaign is to increase awareness about hepatitis C testing in British Columbia. An… Read more »

British Columbia’s Ministry of Health announced that it is extending its HPV immunization program to “at risk boys and young men” in a press release dated July 7, 2015. Beginning this September, boys and young men up to age 26 who are at a higher risk of contracting human papillomavirus virus (HPV) can receive the… Read more »

Chronic illness can have a huge impact on the economies of cities, regions and countries. Researchers in the U.S. have estimated that the lifetime cost of care for HIV can range from about $250,000 to $400,000 per person. One way to reduce healthcare costs is to invest in disease prevention programs delivered through community-based organizations…. Read more »

A new network, by and for, people living with HIV and co-infections in Canada, the CANADIAN POSITIVE PEOPLE NETWORK (CPPN) / RESEAU CANADIEN DES PERSONNES SEROPOSITIVES (RCPS),  has just been formed. The mission of this new network, according to their website, is “to represent the needs of all persons and communities affected by HIV and… Read more »

CBRC is hiring! We are currently looking for a Youth Programs Coordinator and a Knowledge Development Coordinator. Please find attached the detailed descriptions of the two positions available. Youth Programs Coordinator The Youth Programs Coordinator will support the development of the organization’s youth activities. The focus of this position includes the coordination of the Investigatyors,… Read more »

The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is currently recruiting for a study known as the “Incentives Study – Phase 2”, which is a randomized clinical trial evaluating the role of contingent reinforcement in the engagement and retention of Drug Users in HAART programs – STOP HIV – Phase 2 (“Treat”). Eligible participants must: be… Read more »

In April 2014, the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) launched a new project entitled Engaging health professionals to decrease stigma and discrimination and improve sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) prevention. This project aims to enhance the prevention of STBBIs and reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with these infections through the development and dissemination… Read more »

    6th Symposium on HIV, Law and Human Rights Friday June 19, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The 519 Community Centre, 519 Church St, Toronto REGISTER NOW   Please join the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network to hear an impressive roster of health and human rights experts discuss a range of critical topics, including:… Read more »

Have a Say in How Your Personal Health Information is Shared and Protected! In British Columbia, there are different acts and guidelines protecting the personal health information of patients. Different laws and guidelines are often confusing both to the public and the health providers. The Ministry of Health is currently developing a new outline for… Read more »