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Bifocus: Non-monosexual community support
May 23, 2018 by Zoey G. and Mil R., volunteer co-facilitators, QMUNITY (BC’s Queer, Trans & 2-Spirit Resource Centre)
What is Bifocus?
Bifocus is a Vancouver-based, peer-led social and support group for bisexuals and non-monosexuals.
Non-monosexual may be defined as anyone who experiences their sexuality or attraction as connected to...
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Positive Living BC opens new Community Dental Clinic
Apr 10, 2018 by Yaz Shariff, Treatment Outreach Coordinator, Positive Living Society of BC
Positive Living BC is proud to announce the opening of our new dental clinic, located at 1101 Seymour Street in Vancouver. Our dentists are here to serve the unmet dental needs...
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Re-imagining (and re-imaging) the Syphistory Campaign
Jan 24, 2018 by Devon Haag, Manager, Online Sexual Health Services, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC, by and Sarah Chown, Executive Director, YouthCO
Background
British Columbia has been in the midst of a syphilis epidemic for several years. Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) continue to be the most affected population.
In response, the...
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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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