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“Hepatitis C: The Basics” course increases knowledge and capacity to engage in care
Jul 10, 2018 by Terri Buller-Taylor, Research Manager, Hepatitis Education Canada
Background
In British Columbia, a lack of engagement is contributing to a rising tide of morbidity and mortality associated with hepatitis (HCV) infection and could impact Canada’s goal to eliminate HCV by 2030.[1]
In...
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The DuDHS Trial: PrEP for syphilis and HIV
Jun 27, 2018 by James Connell, Research Coordinator, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
Background
Researchers at the BC Centre for Disease Control are looking for men to take part in a study looking at syphilis Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill in the form of doxycycline that may help prevent syphilis...
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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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