Posted On: Monday, January 27th, 2025
Via Realize. Realize is openly offering a blended learning course for pre-entry to practice and practicing healthcare professionals. The course aims to provide healthcare workers an introduction to HIV and aging through the completion on an online course (approximately 2-3 hours), followed by a 90-minute synchronous Zoom session. Upon completion of both, a certificate will be issued. Participants… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 13th, 2025
Wednesday, January 22nd 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Pacific time Did you know that there is a revised national hepatitis C case definition from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)? Join us for this informative webinar on the revised definition that came into effect this January. You will learn about 1) the use of national… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
CAAN Communities, Alliances and Networks and Dr. Peter Centre are delighted to invite you to another virtual Community of Practice (CoP) Call on Indigenous-led trauma informed Harm Reduction training. This training is part of the national project, The Canoe and is free to attend. The Canoe aims to bring relevant, non-stigmatizing, context specific harm reduction practices… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Tuesday, December 10th 2024 11 AM- 12 PM Pacific time Join the Public Health Agency of Canada for an engaging webinar on how community-based organizations are using peer involvement and engagement to improve linkage to and retention in care among people living with HIV. The session will feature a presentation from Patience Magagula, Executive… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
The BC Drug Policy working group presents Disinformation, Moral Panic and Involuntary ‘care’ in BC Date: December 10th, 2025, 11 AM-12 PM Pacific time. Presented by Patrick McDermott from Hard Law, and Corey Ranger from the Harm Reduction Nurses Association. Presentation Synopsis: part 1. This presentation will facilitate a foundational understanding of misinformation, disinformation, moral panic,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, November 18th, 2024
Update: webinar available for on-demand view. People who use substances often experience stigma and discrimination when accessing health and social services. This failing of the system can lead to folks not accessing and/or disconnecting from care and support. A recent study applied the concept of culturally safe care to develop a model of safe care… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, November 8th, 2024
Register now! On December 2nd from 12-1 PM Pacific time, as part of awareness events around World AIDS Day and during Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, PAN is hosting a free online webinar featuring presenters from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). Epidemiological data is vital for HIV services as it empowers organizations to… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Register now! On Wednesday December 11th starting at 9 AM Pacific time, we’ll be hosting our next virtual event. This one will put the spotlight on HIV and aging. At one time, people living with HIV (PLHIV) didn’t anticipate the onset of middle and senior years, but treatments have radically changed that possibility. Join… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Ahead of World Hepatitis Testing Week, join World Hepatitis Alliance for a webinar to explore the importance of hepatitis B testing in antenatal settings. Tuesday November 5, 5 AM Pacific time. Ending vertical transmission of hepatitis B is key to achieving hepatitis elimination. 254 million people are living with hepatitis B worldwide, with the majority… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
This is an introductory workshop on sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections and stigma for health and social service providers. Thursday November 21, 9 AM-Noon Pacific time Join a facilitated discussion on stigma and discrimination in the context of sexual health and substance use. By the end of this workshop, you will: increase your knowledge of… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 10th, 2024
October 23, 2024 9-10:30 AM Pacific time Presented in partnership with the Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC). Presented in English and French with simultaneous interpretation. This webinar will provide an overview of mpox epidemiology and community-based responses, including key lessons, challenges and successes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of mpox transmission and the current global… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2024
You are invited to the upcoming International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) HepTok, consisting of discussions on key information presented at INHSU 2024 and how it can be applied to the Canadian landscape. Friday, October 11 at 9am Pacific Time Register here: https://gilead.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017238392649/WN_4GADoh4hTEubfnwwvgJQUQ#/registration
