In this issue:
• HIV Edmonton Says Goodbye To Summer Students
• Trying To Stop The Syphilis Outbreak In British Columbia
• Routine Circumcision In Baby Boys To Stem Spread Of HIV Being Considered By US Health Officials
• Circumcision Not 'Beneficial' In Protecting Men Who Have Sex With Men From HIV, Study Finds
• People With HIV Will Be A Priority Group For Swine Flu Vaccination In UK
• High Probability That HIV Viral Load Remains Suppressed Between Tests: Implications For Infectiousness Debate
• HIV Health Problems Cause Few Problems In Employment, But Discrimination Still A Reality In UK
• 50 Million Women In Asia At Risk Of HIV From Their Intimate Partners
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 HIV Edmonton Says Goodbye To Summer Students
Amanda Nhan was our SIHA/Community Education summer student at HIV Edmonton. Amanda's last day was August 26th and we were very sad to see her go. Amanda was kind enough to allow us to include her summary of work experience so that we may share it with our listserve members.
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Jessica Peck was our Fund Development Summer Student through the National Mentorship Program, in partnership with Molson Canadian. Jessica’s last day was August 28 and she will be missed. Her work on our bi-annual Casino and in running our first ever raffle was a huge help around the HIV Edmonton office.
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The Fund Development Department was lucky enough to have a second summer student, Lindsay Bradbury, to work as our Walk Assistant. Lindsay’s last day was also August 28 and HIV Edmonton thanks Lindsay for her efforts and hard work in helping to plan the Walk for Life.
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 Trying To Stop The Syphilis Outbreak In British Columbia
(Catie News - August 24, 2009)
Over the past decade, rates of syphilis have increased dramatically in high-income countries – and Canada is no exception to this trend. Syphilis outbreaks are common and ongoing among men who have sex with men (MSM). In the United States and possibly elsewhere, rates of syphilis among MSM are so high that some researchers refer to it as an epidemic within this community.
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 Routine Circumcision In Baby Boys To Stem Spread Of HIV Being Considered By US Health Officials
(Medical News Today - August 24, 2009)
US health officials are considering whether to promote routine circumcision for all baby boys born in the country as a way to reduce the spread of HIV; a topic that is giving rise to considerable debate in anticipation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's official draft recommendations on the subject that are due out at the end of the year.
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 Circumcision Not 'Beneficial' In Protecting Men Who Have Sex With Men From HIV, Study Finds
(Medical News Today - August 27, 2009)
Circumcision "doesn't help protect gay men" from HIV, according to a study presented by CDC researchers at the agency's 2009 HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta, the Associated Press reports.
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 People With HIV Will Be A Priority Group For Swine Flu Vaccination In UK
(AIDSmap News - August 14, 2009)
By: Michael Carter
Individuals with HIV will be one of the priority groups for swine flu vaccination in the United Kingdom, according to plans released by the UK Department of Health.
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 High Probability That HIV Viral Load Remains Suppressed Between Tests: Implications For Infectiousness Debate
(AIDSmap News - August 19, 2009)
By: Michael Carter
Individuals who are taking antiretroviral therapy and have had their viral load suppressed to undetectable levels can be confident that it will remain undetectable between tests, suggest the results of a Swiss study published in the September edition of HIV Medicine suggests.
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 HIV Health Problems Cause Few Problems In Employment, But Discrimination Still A Reality In UK
(AIDSmap - August 27, 2009)
By Roger Pebody
A majority of people with HIV employed in the UK report that HIV has no impact on their working life at present, according to research conducted by City University on behalf of the National AIDS Trust. Although most of those who disclosed their HIV status at work had had a generally positive reaction, stigma and discrimination create more problems at work than ill-health. However, only a minority of people with HIV are fully aware of the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act.
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 50 Million Women In Asia At Risk Of HIV From Their Intimate Partners
(Medical News Today - August 26, 2009)
An estimated 50 million women in Asia are at risk of becoming infected with HIV from their intimate partners. Evidence from many Asian countries indicates that these women are either married or in long-term relationships with men who engage in high-risk sexual behaviours.
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Monthly Donations
Are you looking for a way to support HIV/AIDS work in your community? HIV Edmonton is a part of CanadaHelps.org!
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Scotia Bank AIDS Walk For Life 2009 - September 20, 2009
Make sure you bring your AIDS Walk for Life pledges to HIV Edmonton by September 11 and be entered to win the Early Bird Prize draw. Don't miss your chance for great prizes!
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Body Mapping Workshop - September 24th - 27th
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Destination for 2 - HIV Edmonton Raffle
Not much time left to purchase your tickets...buy now!
This is an amazing opportunity to win fantastic prizes.
1st Prize - 2 Tickets Anywhere WestJet Flies in the WORLD - all air travel fees, taxes and surcharges included
2nd Prize - Evelyn Charles Gift Certificate $250.00
3rd Prize - A Night at the Coast Edmonton Plaza and Breakfast for 2
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Handmapping Healthy Sexuality
On Saturday, August 22, HIV Edmonton Community Educators visited the Pride Centre’s 2nd Annual Queer Youth Campout.
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Divas: Love me Forever
Prism Bar & Grill was a full house last Wednesday, August 26. HIV Edmonton sponsored the film "Divas: Love me Forever" in partnership with DIAM (Diverse Identities, Open Minds) and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose.
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Labour Day BBQ For The Underemployed and Unemployed
September 7, 2009
Giovanni Caboto Park,
95 St - 108 Avenue
11:30am - 3:30pm
Bring The Whole Family!
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Warm Recipes For A Cool Fall
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I Hear What You Are Saying
Reflecting on how we as gay men converse together...
By: Ted Kerr
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