Peer Mentorship
I recently questioned what makes one an ‘expert’ and offered the three main ways in which someone can come to hold certain knowledge or gain a level of prestige. There is taking the route of […]
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Kidult – a gender-neutral poem/children’s story
There once was a Kidult who was searching for a place; Kidult loved to read stories, but didn’t like to race. Despite what was there Kidult felt something was missing; So Kidult built a new […]
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2017 has been a big year for hepatitis C.
New treatments were approved that can cure over 95 per cent of people who take them for eight to 12 weeks with few side effects. One of these medications works against all strains of the […]
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What is in an expert?
I will be the first to admit that I am not an expert when it comes to HIV/AIDS; though I will say that I have learned quite a bit since joining the ACYR team. Part […]
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Communications – Part of the ACYR Team
The Communications and Administration Coordinator at the AIDS Committee of York Region, a role held by Mark Koning, is viewed by him as being challenging, insightful and enjoyable all at once. Two other very important […]
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Central Opening Doors 2017 – Sexual Health Matters
Sexual Health is an important topic, but how often is it discussed? Sex is in many cases still thought of as “hushed” conversation that should be kept private and behind closed doors, yet we know […]
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Recruitment of Positive Plus One
About the Study: Positive Plus One is a national study of people in relationships where one person has HIV, and the other does not. We are interested in talking to one or both people in […]
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The Frontline – Part of the ACYR Team
After being associated for four years with the AIDS Committee of York Region, Monica carries many touching and inspiring stories regarding client interaction; she is the Manager of Support Services at ACYR. She begins to […]
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Eating a Rainbow
In light of the recent merger with My House: Rainbow Resources of York Region and AIDS Committee of York Region, this month we will focus of eating a rainbow. It only seems fitting. In a […]
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Get tested for STIs – even without symptoms
Look and feel healthy? Here’s the thing – if you are sexually active and haven’t been tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), you may not be. STIs are on the rise in York Region. In […]