HIV cure research: Are we there yet?
4 February 2019
An HIV cure is not yet in sight; however, scientists are actively pursuing a number of strategies in the hopes of one day achieving this goal.
BC-CfE researchers working with community to understand care needs of BC seniors with HIV
30 January 2019
BC’s health care system is entering unchartered territory with the evolution of the HIV epidemic. According to the BC-CfE, one in two people on HIV treatment in BC are age 50 or older, compared with one in 10 two decades earlier. This means people with HIV are living to ages where seniors’ facilities become part of their health-care trajectory.
Week at HIV centre in BC (BC-CfE) an eye-opener for three Saskatchewan physicians
14 January 2019
Saskatchewan primary-care physician has a simple message for doctors who are thinking of expanding their capacity to care for people with HIV. “Do it!” said Dr. Laura Marshall, a La Ronge family physician.
December 1st is World AIDS Day – Know Your Status
30 November 2018
December 1st is World AIDS Day, and the official United Nations theme this year is “Know Your Status.” Throughout the month of November, the BC-CfE has worked to build awareness about HIV and challenged British Columbians to learn more about HIV.
Training to improve HIV care
22 November 2018
Award-winning BC-CfE education programs engage health care providers in BC and the global health community
Challenge yourself to know HIV – Take our quiz
8 November 2018
The BC-CfE has a new way for you to learn about HIV. Take our quiz!