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The Pacific Hepatitis C Network is leading a needs assessment about hepatitis C information for people in BC. The survey runs until January 31, 2018. People who are living with, affected by, working to address or interested in learning...

A needs assessment is being led by the Pacific Hepatitis C Network (PHCN) to better understand the needs of people throughout BC in terms of information about hepatitis C. The final report will be made available on the PHCN website and...

DOes Lifelabs test for STI include hepatitis C

Background Patient and provider hepatitis C (HCV)-related knowledge gaps, present at every point on the HCV illness and care journey, are associated with lower care engagement.[1,2] Education  is key for increased service uptake,...

Can I get hepatitis c or hiv sharing utensils like a fork with fresh blood on it? What are the chances with an intact mouth vs a mouth with cuts or any demage? Can I get hepatitis c or hiv by touching fresh blood from an infected pers

Hepatitis Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) would like to invite health care providers to participate in a short survey. The purpose of this survey is to identify the learning needs of health care providers across the...

Background Hepatitis B (HBV) is a vaccine-preventable infection. People who have not been vaccinated, however, may become infected through contact with the body fluids of an HBV-infected person. While the early stages of HBV infection may...

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 2011-12, only 32% of...

Presented by the Community-Based Research Centre for Gay Men's Health and CATIE Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Time: 10:00-11:00 AM PDT Register here! Our understanding of Hepatitis C transmission and the development of effective Hep C...

Background The cure rate of Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment with newer direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents is very high (>95%). These treatments are also well-tolerated, bringing significant optimism to expanding treatment options to...

Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV infection commonly co-occur because of shared transmission routes and risk behaviors. HIV infection among individuals living with HCV is a major predictor of morbidity and mortality. Risk factors...

The First Nations Health Authority in partnership with the Pacific AIDS Network, CATIE, Vancouver Coastal Health, the BC Centre for Disease Control and YouthCO/Yúusnewas are excited to be hosting the 4th annual two-day gathering for...

Hello I have a question that makes me confused, I bought a water flosser(oral b oxyjet) that has a water tank and water crosses from thin hose and reach to handle of water flosser. When a serviceman came to set and install my...

The Hep C in BC Resources Project Pacific Hepatitis C Network (PHCN) is happy to report that our Hep C in BC Resources project has drawn to a successful close. This project ran from last fall to the end of March 2018. Given the recent...

1)Hello,I was getting fitted for a dress at a tailor and I poked with a sewing needle after she poked with the same needle.( after 1 second)!!! It was bleeding about one drop for both of us(the tailor and I),and i didnt have deep injury,...
I just want a test for hep c. I have not been offered one by the question-are no matter how I answer. I don’t see an add on option. Why? Thanks
Hello ,first of all my language isn’t english and sorry if i have mistake in my question 1)I did manicure and around my nail cut by manicure tools and bleeding (about 2 drops),after that my manicurist put a cotton on my cut and pressed it...
I am single guy of 21 yrs old i am in a relationship with a married woman and she is in binogamy relationship with her husband and me and she assumes me that she and her husband does not have any std and i am also not using condom since 7...

Some people enjoy oral sex, while other people do not. Some prefer to give or receive oral sex, but not the other way around.  It is helpful to talk with your partner or partners to share what you like and find out what they like....

These posters were developed to promote the SmartSexResource service through which people can sign-up to receive STI testing and vaccine (hepatitis, HPV) reminders by email and text.  Each poster is formated to be printed on 11" x 17...