About 10 to 15 people are diagnosed with HIV in northern BC every year. But that average may be higher as many people don’t know they have the disease. “The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates around 25% of people living with HIV are unaware and so we want to continue to increase testing to […]
Northern Health awards over $1.5 million to support HIV/HCV initiatives in communities Read More »
As part of the Provincial STOP HIV/AIDS initiative, Northern Health has completed a process to award $1.59 million to eight (8) agencies in communities across the north, plus 23 First Nations communities. The funding will build on previous work that has been established which includes a strong network of services across the north. “BC is
Northern Health is awarding $1.59 million to eight agencies and 23 First Nations communities as part of the provincial STOP HIV/AIDS initiative. According to information provided in a recent news release, community-based services will be provided in: Prince George, Smithers and Dawson Creek where previously contracted service providers Positive Living North and Central Interior Native
Northern Health supporting HIV/AIDS programs Read More »
A position that is both rewarding and challenging Outreach nurses, like Lesa Dumsha, connect with clients in the community as part of a team of skilled nurses, social workers, outreach workers and housing outreach workers. They work closely with peer navigators, professionally trained people living with HIV who can offer clients knowledge and insight acquired
A Day in the Life of an HIV Outreach Nurse Read More »
This is a success story from the STOP HIV/AIDS, a program of Vancouver Coastal Health based on the Treatment as Prevention¨ model of providing immediate and universal access to HIV treatment for all diagnosed. The STOP Team reaches out to vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations..
From Little Hope to Remarkable Change: A Success Story from the STOP HIV/AIDS¨ Team Read More »
When the Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention (STOP) of HIV/AIDS program found Ross in 2012, he was HIV positive and his immune system was seriously damaged. In addition, the 40 year old struggled with severe opioid and methamphetamine addiction. Under VCH, the STOP Outreach Team supported Ross in getting into three different residences and
Stopping HIV across VCH Read More »
Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.
