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Update on Preventing Substance-Use Related Infections

Cost: Free registration.

This webinar will be presented by:

Dr. Victoria Weaver, MD, FRCPC.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Infectious Diseases | Addiction Medicine, University of British Columbia


Learning Objectives::

  1. Describe the risks of infection as they pertain to PLWH who use drugs
  2. Employ evidence based strategies to decrease risks of infection among this population
  3. Identify available pharmaceuticals used to treat these infections and the ways to access them
  4. Recognize when/where to access additional expertise

Presentations will be followed by a discussion where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real-time responses from presenters.

Please register for the webinar by clicking the following link:

click here.

This event is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit.

Please note the session will be recorded and available after the event on the BC-CfE’s website at: education.bccfe.ca/webinars

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact BC-CfE’s Education and Training team at: education@bccfe.ca.


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During the Canada Post strike, the following measures have been undertaken to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory has transitioned to private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office.  (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy has transitioned to private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

During this time, we recommend that documents be faxed or couriered to our sites, versus utilization of regular mail service.