[Viva] Fwd: PAN Weekly News March 17, 2020

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From: Pacific AIDS Network <janet at pacificaidsnetwork.org>
Date: Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 8:58 AM
Subject: PAN Weekly News March 17, 2020
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PAN Weekly News March 17, 2020

Welcome to PAN Weekly News. Share your news, events and postings. Submission
deadline is Friday at noon. Send your pieces to Janet Madsen by email.
<Janet at pacificaidsnetwork.org> We welcome submissions but reserve the right
to publish what best supports our mission and membership.
PAN News
COVID-19 PAN Statement
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An update on PAN operations, as well as our commitment to members at this
time. Now it is time for all of us to come together – as we have so many in
the times in the past – to confront this new and significant public health
threat. PAN members will no doubt build on their history of responding in a
creative and effective manner, as each decides how to continue to deliver
services and programs often times to some of the most vulnerable members of
our society. We also want to recognize and acknowledge the efforts and
dedication of our colleagues in public health.

Job Posting: Research Trainee, Making it Work Study
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Making it Work is an Indigenous focused community-based research (CBR)
study that is looking at what services work well for people living with
HIV, hepatitis C, and/or challenges with mental health and/or substance
use. The Research Trainee will provide research assistance to the Research
Coordinator, the Evaluation and Community Based Research Director at PAN
and the CBR study team.
PAN Webinars and Online Learning
Tomorow: Outside In: An Initiative to Reach gbMSM at All Levels of ‘Outness’
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Wednesday March 18: This webinar will share what was learned from formative
research regarding the health and well-being of less-out GBT2Q and how they
access HIV/STBBI testing services, their familiarity with combination
prevention methods, and experiences of particular mental health and
stigma-related stressors. 10 AM PT
New on Demand! CBRC Sex Now Survey
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This webinar focused on CBRC’s Sex Now survey, Canada’s largest and
longest-running survey of gay, bi, and queer men’s health (inclusive of
trans and Two-Spirit people). Presenter Ben Klassen provided an overview of
the survey’s history, questionnaire design and consultation process, and
recruitment methods, using the in-person Sex Now 2018 survey (conducted at
15 LGBTQ2+ pride festivals across Canada) and the recently completed online
Sex Now 2019 survey as case studies.
Community News
BCCDC Hepatitis C Stakeholders Survey
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The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is conducting a survey of
stakeholders involved in hepatitis C treatment and related services in
British Columbia (BC) to yield a snapshot of hep C care and treatment
services in BC and identify barriers and facilitators to hepatitis C
elimination. The 5-10 minute survey is meant to be completed by anyone
familiar with hepatitis C-related services (treatment, care and support
services) in BC, including people with lived experience.
Public Health Focus: Coronavirus
Protecting Your Mental Health in the Coronavirus Climate
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We are not helpless in light of current news events. We can always choose
our response. If you are struggling, here are some things you can do to
take care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty.

‘It’s just not possible’: How can B.C.’s homeless self-isolate, sanitize
amid coronavirus pandemic?
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There’s been a consistent message from BC’s health officials amid the
COVID-19 pandemic: wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick. But what
do you do if you don’t have access to soap and water, and don’t have a home
to stay in if you’re sick?

An open letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry
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"Like many British Columbians, our family would like to thank you for your
tireless efforts and knowledgeable briefings."

Working from home these days? Tips on staying productive
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“At least find decent sweatpants." Being the master of your own schedule
can actually be a great thing. but Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can suck
time like there’s no tomorrow.
Overdose Crisis and Response
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PAN provides resources on overdose services, team resilience, governmental
reports, policy recommendations, and more on our Drug Use and Overdose
Response
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page. It is organized into several sections for ease of use: PAN reports
and summaries, Frontline Care Resources, and Reports, Recommendations and
Research.

Opinion: Here’s What Drug Legalization Should Really Look Like
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Responsible legalization includes essential policy strategies to keep
consumers safe. It allows for evidence-based controls on the supply,
quality, potency and labeling of drugs. While alcohol is only lightly
regulated in terms of advertising and accessibility, when we take alcohol
we know what we’re taking, we know how much we’re taking, and we can trust
the labels that tell us that information.

Island Health and AVI joint statement on overdose prevention services in
Comox Valley
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Island Heath and AVI Health and Community Services (AVI) would like to
inform service users and other Comox Valley community members that the
overdose prevention service will continue to operate at its current
location until June 15, 2020. During this time, Island Health will develop
a new model of overdose safety services in the Comox Valley that provides
individuals with a safe location where they can use substances going
forward.

Edmonton doctor, patient concerned as government plans to defund intensive
opioid therapy
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The government says the two Alberta clinics will no longer take new
referrals as iOAT patients are transferred into other treatment
programs. "I don't know how we can transition this population into a
treatment from which they've already failed," said Dr. Krishna Balachandra,
a physician at the Edmonton iOAT clinic.
Job Postings
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for more details.

Job Posting: Research Trainee, Making it Work Study, PAN
Making it Work is an Indigenous focused community-based research (CBR)
study that is looking at what services work well for people living with
HIV, hepatitis C, and/or challenges with mental health and/or substance
use. The Research Trainee will provide research assistance to the Research
Coordinator, the Evaluation and Community Based Research Director at PAN
and the CBR study team.

Interviewer/ Outreach Worker – SHAWNA Project
The Interviewer/ Outreach Worker operates as a member of a
multidisciplinary, collaborative research team. The Interviewer recruits
and pre-screens potential participants, conducts structured interviews of
eligible research participants enrolled in relevant project; and assists in
data collection, data cleaning, and data entry resulting from interviews.

Director of Programs and Practice, AVI Health and Community Services
The Director of Programs and Practice will be responsible to engage, manage
and support a highly skilled and knowledgeable team delivering a range of
client service programs in Victoria, Courtenay and Campbell River. To be
successful in this position you will need a sense of humour, a relational
leadership approach and a strong background in direct client
service. Application deadline March 22.

Community Educator, Pivot Legal Society
The Community Educator works in direct partnership with Pivot’s legal and
campaigner team, acting as a knowledge translator, producing plain-language
legal information, and undertaking outreach to directly-impacted
communities. Application deadline March 23.

Peer Mentor, GetCheckedOnline Research
GetCheckedOnline (GCO) is an internet-based testing service operated by BC
Centre for Disease Control for sexually transmitted and blood-borne
infections (STBBI). The Peer Mentor will join the research team as an
integral member to facilitate and enhance the ongoing relationships and
connection with community organizations and members. (A peer is someone
living with or affected by STBBI.) Application deadline March 24.
We lead an inspired, strong and effective community-based response to
HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and related communicable diseases and conditions.

PAN, as a provincial organization, gratefully and respectfully works and
partners with Indigenous Peoples in what is often referred to as British
Columbia.

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the views of the Pacific AIDS Network or our supporters. We welcome
submissions but reserve the right to publish what best supports our mission
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