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In this issue:
• Who Cares
Alberta
• STOP THE CUTS! Cutting Funding=Cutting Lives!
• Highlights From CROI 2008
• NYC Health Unveils New
Official Condom
• Treatment Practitioner's Research
Bulletin
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 Who Cares Alberta
This provincial
election, Who Cares Alberta will ensure
that the staffing crisis in the human services sector remains on the
agenda of all parties. Who Cares has joined with Democracy is a
Dialogue, a province-wide public interest campaign, to host two
provincial election forums focusing on services to vulnerable
Albertans. The forums, one each in Edmonton and Calgary, will cover
themes of poverty, the human and social services, seniors' services
and health care.
Democracy is a Dialogue
Forums: This election season,
Democracy is a Dialogue is hosting a series of public forums across
the province. Each forum will be focused on related themes
identified as crucial public interest issues, and parties have been
invited to send a candidate of their choice to speak to the party's
platform. (Click
Title for Democracy is a Dialogue Site)
>> Click
Here for Who Cares
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STOP THE CUTS!
Cutting Funding=Cutting Lives!
Throughout Canada funding for the Public Health
Agency of Canada’s AIDS Community Action Program(ACAP) has been
frozen and is in the process of being cut. This is despite the fact
that the number of new HIV infections in Canada has risen by more
than 4,000 per year, which represents at least a 10% increase per
year. These cuts not only injure our communities they also hurt our
economy. Since the direct/indirect cost associated with each HIV
infection is $750,000, by preventing as few as 19 new HIV infections
in Canada per year, funding for community-based programs becomes
cost-effective. As the complexity and cost of caring for people
infected with HIV continues to increase, the cost effectiveness of
funding community-based responses increases. AIDS Service
organizations have been stretched to the limit responding to the
complex needs and increasing numbers of people who have HIV.
>> Click
Here to STOP THE CUTS!
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 Highlights From CROI 2008
CROI 2008 has wrapped up in Boston, Mass., and The Body PRO's
coverage is rolling in. We've spoken directly with the researchers
of some of the most noteworthy studies presented at the conference.
Check out the highlighted study summaries listed below, or
click below to browse The Body PRO's full coverage of CROI
2008.
>> Click
Here for Full Coverage of CROI 2008
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 NYC Health Unveils New Official Condom
Staying safe in New York City just got even sexier. The
Health Department unveiled a brand new look for the NYC Condom and
launched a cutting-edge media campaign to encourage New Yorkers to
"get some." The NYC Condom’s new look includes a fresh package
design and an elegant new dispenser, which will debut in 200 New
York City venues.
>> Click
Here for NYC Media Release
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Treatment
Practitioner's Research Bulletin
Relevant articles that may interest you:
Impact of
Substance Ues on Adherence to HIV Medications
Reviewed
by James Harrison, MHS, CADC
Methadone maintenance Puls Syringe Exchange Reduces
HIV & HCV Incidence
Reviewed by Tom Delaney, MSW,
MPA
>> Click
Here for Research Bulletin
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WESTERN CUP
XXVI
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Here for Registration Details
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Not all talk...An
Evening With Stephen Lewis
On April 30, 2008, OPTIONS Sexual Health Association
(formerly Planned Parenthood Edmonton) presents "Not All Talk…An
Evening with Stephen Lewis" at the Winspear Centre. Mr.
Lewis will share his unique perspective on issues facing Canadians
today, from human rights and gender equality to Canada’s global
responsibilities. Click
Here for Media Release
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