There seems to be a lot happening in the world of HIV and I wanted to take a minute to share this with you. My usual online navigation rarely brings me anything of interest, but …
Keep Calm and Carry Naloxone
Recent media reports highlight new research calling for increased access to naloxone as a safe, effective and evidence-based public health strategy. Distribution of naloxone, often referred to by the brand name Narcan, has been described …
Valentine’s Day is the Day of Love
Valentine’s Day is the day of love. 2013 Valentine’s Day is alsoCalgary’s Fifth Annual Valentine’s Day Women’s Memorial March for Murdered and Missing Women (Press-Release: Calgary Memorial March, 2013) The Memorial March is in …
Black History Month
February is Black History month and it is a time to celebrate the history of African descendants in North America and to showcase their art and skill. AIDS Calgary’s African Communities Project, in partnership with …
The New HIV Era
The following is a personal perspective from a community member. ACAA acknowledges this is not the experience or opinion of all PLWH or those affected by HIV. Despite medical and scientific advances in recent years …
Alberta Positive Voices Conference
The Alberta Positive Voices Conference (APVC) is a bi-annual event that brings together people living with HIV/AIDS from across the province to learn about better health management and new advances in the pandemic while providing …
Canadian Blood Services wants to allow gay men donate
The following is taken from CBC News Calgary Canadian Blood Services wants to change a long-standing policy that would allow gay men to donate blood if they haven’t had sex with a man in the last …
