Habits of people living with HIV
From its beginning, CATIE has shared information with people living with HIV so that they can take better care of their health. In Fall 2015, we undertook a national online survey to better understand the […]
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Good Food in Abundance
Yes, it’s been a really hot summer! This means a great growing season for local produce. Fingers crossed, we can expect an abundance of fresh produce well into early winter. I’ve been asked many times […]
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Let’s Get Motivated
The AIDS Committee of York Region is happy to be introducing a new program to provide sexual health support to guys who hook up with other guys. Several of our staff have undergone training in […]
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Guiding people on the hepatitis C journey
World Hepatitis Day is an international event focused on raising awareness about viral hepatitis and influencing real change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment. The first World Hepatitis Day was held in […]
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Summertime
It is the time of year to get out and soak up the sun! Put on some shades and head down to the beach; catch an outdoor concert; go to a community fair (there are […]
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Changes in HIV Testing and Reporting in Ontario
Based on changes to the reporting regulation of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), the names and contact information of people who test positive for HIV at anonymous testing clinics may not necessarily be […]
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Curtain Call
The AIDS Committee of York Region is very excited about working together with the Markham Youth Theatre (MYT), in its 24th season, with regards to the upcoming presentation of RENT: The Musical. This award winning […]
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Communication
Part of my job here is to post things to social media, Facebook and Twitter, and now a You Tube channel that we created; which houses a few videos the ACYR team has put together. […]
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Finding Good Nutrition
In April we had a nutrition workshop for clients and support staff. It seems that there is an endless number of questions when it comes to food and what is right/wrong or good/bad, for you.It’s […]
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What’s Love Got to do With It?
Exploring how intimate relationships with men impact women who inject drugs and their vulnerability for Hep C and HIV Intimate relationships can contribute to both vulnerability and resiliency to hepatitis C and HIV for women […]