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An innovative approach to reaching women living with HIV for cervical cancer screening in Uganda
Mar 8, 2017 by Heather Pedersen, Research Coordinator, University of British Columbia, by and Gina Ogilvie, Canada Research Chair (Global control of HPV related cancer), Professor (UBC), Assistant Director (Women's Health Research Institute), Senior Scientist (BCCDC)
Background
Cervical cancer is entirely preventable through vaccination, screening, and early treatment. However, this disease remains a leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa, where HIV rates are also high.
Women...
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Aboriginal program “Around The Kitchen Table” recognized as Leading Practice
Jun 22, 2016 by Jessica Chenery, Program Lead, Chee Mamuk Aboriginal Program, BCCDC, by and Amanda Porter, Nurse Educator, Chee Mamuk Aboriginal Program, BCCDC
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Online Connec+: A new group for people living with HIV reaches residents across BC
Jul 22, 2015 by Leah Giesbrecht, Communications Coordinator, Positive Living BC
What’s Online Connec+?
Positive Living BC recently launched Online Connec+, a new online...
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BC Transit Campaign to Raise Awareness about HCV Testing
Jul 16, 2015 by Bronwen Black, Community Project Manager, HepCBC
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...
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YouthCO’s Mpowerment program: community-building for young MSM
Jun 24, 2015 by Sarah Chown, Program Director, YouthCO, and, by Andre Azzam, Mpowerment Coordinator, YouthCO
What is Mpowerment?
Mpowerment YVR is an HIV leadership and community-building program designed by and for young self-identified men who are gay, bisexual, or...
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