HIV in Canada: An Update
Canada has committed to meeting global targets for HIV: the 90-90-90 targets for 2020, and the 95-95-95 targets for 2025. Health officials around the word have agreed that if we can achieve … Read more
Canada has committed to meeting global targets for HIV: the 90-90-90 targets for 2020, and the 95-95-95 targets for 2025. Health officials around the word have agreed that if we can achieve … Read more
What are the 90-90-90 targets? Simply put: they are what we need to do to stop the spread of HIV and end the epidemic. As estimated 62,050 people in Canada are living … Read more
New HIV infections in Canada rose 11% between 2014 and 2019 — despite highly effective testing, treatment, and prevention methods. Significant outbreaks of syphilis, gonorrhea and hepatitis C are also causing alarm. … Read more
The first HIV self-test kit was approved in Canada in late 2020, and will be available in pharmacies soon. A study conducted by uOttawa and the Ontario HIV Treatment Network is making … Read more
While the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had a negative impact on people from almost all walks of life, it hasn’t affected everyone equally. The pandemic has shed light on the deeply entrenched … Read more
Has the Time Arrived for Universal Basic Income? Canada has a complicated mix of social support systems: CPP, CPP-D, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, EI. Provinces overlap that with their own: wellfare, … Read more
As we are all surrounded by coronavirus messaging, Bruce House had decided that adding to this flood would not offer a benefit. Instead we have chosen to maintain links to basic resources … Read more
UPDATE – Sept. 10 2020 Effective immediately, and until further notice, Bruce House is consolidating services to ensure that our clients continue to receive the support they need while protecting the health … Read more
This guide was developed by the Champlain Regional Planning Table for Trans, Two Spirit, Intersex, and Gender Diverse Health. It lists physical health, mental health, and community-based services for trans and gender … Read more
A Q&A with George Zahalan, pharmacist/owner of CentreTown Pharmacy Pharmacists Can you explain the role of a pharmacist in health care? Pharmacists are drug therapy experts in the health care team, including … Read more