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My Life So Far: A Body Mapping Workshop

Posted April 24, 2012 - 12:49pm by Anonymous

                                         

HIV Testing Information

Posted November 10, 2011 - 10:29am by Andrea

Testing for HIV

Wondering where you can find an HIV test in your region (anywhere across Canada)? Check out http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/aids-sida/info/4-eng.php#find

The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Generally, any doctor’s office, clinic or hospital in Canada should be able to test you for HIV. Some clinics may take your blood right there, while others may send you to a blood lab site where there are lots of people getting all sorts of blood tests for different things.

The A Word: HIV 30th anniversary edition: Origins of HIV part 1

Posted June 13, 2011 - 10:35am by Anonymous

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HIV 30th anniversary edition: Origins of HIV part 1

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:35 AM PDT

When HIV meets heptatis C co-infection training May 25

Posted April 20, 2011 - 3:43pm by Anonymous

Are you interested in learning more about HIV & hepatitis C co-infection? Curious about treatment options and disease progression? Would you like to know more about the current challenges faced by people with both HIV & hepatitis C?

This dynamic, free, and interactive workshop for health care providers, caregivers, and the community, will explore HIV & hepatitis C co-infection and offer local perspectives. If you would like to learn about accessing medical and support services around HIV & hepatitis C, this workshop is for you.

Wednesday May 25th

Begbie Hall, Jubillee Hospital (wheelchair accessible venue)

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SCHEUDLE

11am-12pm - Special guest presenter Dr Mark Hull

The A Word: Recent medical breakthroughs in the fight against HIV/AIDS

Posted December 22, 2010 - 10:16am by Andrea

Recent medical breakthroughs in the fight against HIV/AIDS

Posted Dec 21, 2010 by AIDS Calgary

A group of doctors in Berlin believe that they have cured HIV in a man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his leukemia.

Who is doing the research?

A group of doctors at the Charite - University Medicine Berlin.

When was it discovered?

The case was originally presented at a conference in 2008. The full case history was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in February 2009. Follow-up results were published in December 2010 in the journal Blood.

Why is this groundbreaking?

Doctors believe that they have cured their patient of HIV. They have been following the case for 3 years and HIV has not reappeared in the man’s body. This case may point the way towards utilizing stem cell transplants to develop a cure for HIV.

Thanks to Rock Your Awareness Supporters!

Posted December 13, 2010 - 5:06pm by Andrea

Another Rock Your Awareness event has come and gone, and was a huge success!  We raised just over $1800, which will be used within our Health Promotion and Education Department in Victoria to support women’s programming.  Every year we are impressed by how our community comes together to support our agency.

A big thanks to the following is a list of  businesses and individuals:

The staff, clients, and volunteers of AIDS Vancouver Island

Chris Logan, and the staff of Logan’s Pub

The talented musicians: Larry Whittaker, J McLaughlin, Grayson Walker, David P. Smith, Scott Henderson, and As The Crow Flies

Ken and Linda Boyer, and Mr. and Mrs. MacNeil from the Victoria Pub Company

Absolute Underground

TnT Screenprinting

Old Nick’s

Fleshworks Tattoo and Piercing

Old School Tattoo

The Romance Shop

Michelle Powell of Tell Mia

Trippyhippychick Excursions

The A Word: HIV vs AIDS... what's the difference?

Posted November 16, 2010 - 2:39pm by Andrea

HIV vs. AIDS...what’s the difference?

Posted: 04 Nov 2010 10:32 AM PDT by AIDS Calgary

Have you ever been confused by the difference between HIV and AIDS? The two terms seem to be used interchangeably by the public, the media, even the organizations who are serving HIV positive people. Why is it called UNAIDS rather than UNHIV anyways? AIDS Calgary rather than HIV Calgary?

Miss Priss shares the facts and debunks HIV myths

Posted July 7, 2010 - 2:07pm by Andrea

Share the facts, debunk HIV myths

Dear Miss Priss,
What’s the deal with AIDS these days? Back in the ‘80s, it was huge. Now, I hardly hear anything about it! I don’t think I’ve got it or anything, but – what? – have we found a cure for it or something?
Signed,
Kinda Curious.

Dear Curious,
Wow – you and about a gazillion other people on this planet are wondering the same thing, sweetie! But I’m really glad you asked, because let me tell you, HIV is here and now, and not going away anytime soon. But you know what they say: Denial ain’t just hitting Holt Renfrew with your overdraft as protection! So, let’s stop the wondering and start the fact-finding.

Here are a few of the most powerful myths about HIV – and the truth behind them.

HIV makes you super sick.

Services for people with hepatitis C at AVI in Victoria

Posted June 3, 2010 - 10:30am by Andrea

Are you living with Hepatitis C?

* New Support Group every Tuesday, starting June 1st, 1:15 – 2:45pm
@ AIDS Vancouver Island, 3rd Floor, Access Health Center, 713 Johnson St.
All those infected/affected by Hep C are welcome. Snacks and bus tickets provided.

* Intake into our Positive Wellness Program is now open to HCV positive people and includes:
- Free, hot lunch program on Tuesdays
- Advocacy, support and short term counselling
- Non-judgmental and harm reduction focused education and support

* For more information contact AVI at 250-384-2366 and ask for the Positive Wellness Program

World Hepatitis Day event in Victoria May 18

Posted May 11, 2010 - 4:49pm by Andrea

“Love Your Liver Health Fair” on May 18 at Centennial Square
in Honour of World Hepatitis Day
12-2pm

On May 18, AIDS Vancouver Island is hosting an educational event to bring the community together in honour of World Hepatitis Day. There will be on-site testing & vaccinations, referrals, information booths, food, entertainment, speakers and giveaways.

The event will bring together activists, HCV/HIV positive people, healthcare, poverty, and community groups, and, the general public, to explore issues related to hepatitis and HIV. The idea for a “Love Your Liver Health Fair” was developed by peer education trainees at AIDS Vancouver Island.

Other groups involved include: HepCBC, Our Place, Cool Aid Community Health Centre, VIHA Street Nurses, SOLID, the Action Committee for People with Disabilities, Foundation House, TAPS, Harm Reduction Victoria, and the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.