[Viva] FW: STOP HIV: Discussion for HIV+ staff

[Lisa Lagos]

Hi Peggy:  It's so scary to hear that the thought is out there, let alone that the man couldn't get a medical test?!  
I know it's been common knowledge (whispered knowledge) that it's not as easy for a man to get hiv from a female as it is for a female to get it from a male. But lately there's been too much certainty about this in the air, especially with the addition of medications that keep the viral load down.   There is still risk (ie. the person not adhereing to meds, persons with active herpes could pass HIV from one to the other, the person may not be telling the truth etc. etc.)
But all the endless possibilities aside, since when did doctors stop erring on the side of caution?  
Thanks Peggy.
Lisa L.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Peggy Frank 
  To: viva at lists.resist.ca 
  Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 7:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [Viva] FW: STOP HIV: Discussion for HIV+ staff


  hi - great conversation - sorry to miss it. I will not be on the conversation as I am heading east then to visit parents - but have an alarming conversation to share.  While speaking on a radio show with a friend about HIV and sex a man called in from the San Francisco Bay area and said that he could not get an HIV test unless he said he was bi.  Straight men were not considered at risk no matter what their activity.  this conversation made me wonder - what is the situation for testing in bc? and then the devil in me thought - if there is no risk for straight men its time to party. can't envision that without a condom. would love to open this conversation to know what others have found.


  also recently listening to someone i met at dance class talk about polyamory and wondered what education this community is accessing regarding sti's.  just curious...


  Peggy Frank
  Victoria,  BC 
  Canada V8R 1L9


  www.positivelyafrica.org


  She who finds the path - the right path - does so for herself; and when she goes astray she creates her own loss and pain; and no one who carries a burden bears another's load.  Taken from - "He who finds the right path does so for himself; and he who goes astray does so to his own loss; and no one who carries a burden bears another man's load."  Al-Qur'an 17:15







  On 2012-01-12, at 10:23 PM, Kath Webster wrote:


    The event below is for staff or volunteers who are HIV positive and working directly with other HIV positive people in Vancouver.
    It should be a dynamic discussion.  Hope to see some of you there.  Contact Margreth Tolson  to rsvp (see below)
    Cheers, Kath



    STOP HIV: Discussion for HIV+ staff

    ·        Are you a person living with HIV?
    ·        Do you work with people who are HIV+ or at risk for HIV, helping them to access services for testing, treatment and support in Vancouver?

    The Vancouver STOP HIV project would like to hear from you.

    We are holding a discussion group for HIV+ people, who are in paid or unpaid work supporting people to access services, to hear about your personal and professional experience with HIV testing, diagnosis and treatment.

    Your input will help us to improve services for people living with and at risk for HIV.

    When:         Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
    10am – noon
    (coffee, muffins and light lunch provided)
    Where:       Three Bridges Clinic (Large meeting room, 1stfloor)

    Please note: This group is for people who have lived with HIV for at least 4-5 years, and worked in HIV-related services in Vancouver within the last 4-5 years, including 2010 and/or 2011.

    Please contact Margreth Tolson if you would like to attend.
    (604-708-5320 or email: Margreth.tolson at vch.ca)


    Margreth Tolson
    Leader, Community Engagement
    Vancouver Coastal Health
    200 - 520 West 6th Avenue
    Vancouver, BC  V5Z 4H5
    Tel: 604-708-5320
    Fax: 604-874-7518
    Email: margreth.tolson at vch.ca


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