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Did You Know?
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network Newsletter | December 14, 2011
 
For up to date information about OHTN updates and events
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VIDEO INTERVIEWS FROM POSITIVELITE.COM
From the OHTN's RC2011 and NAHC
The OHTN has partnered with PositiveLite.com to conduct short interviews with local and international experts to produce brief videos full of HIV/AIDS knowledge. Through this partnership we aim to make the most recent research data and information available to the community.
Watch an interview with Simon Rosser and Brian Finch on Online HIV Prevention, here.
Learn more about how Homeless Youth use Social Media with Eric Rice and Bob Leahy at NAHC, here.
We will be releasing the videos gradually over the next two months, so don't miss out!
Make sure to Follow us on Twitter  and Like us on Facebook to get updates on the OHTN and video releases.
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COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING FUND
Due January 16th at 12pm
The Community-Based Research Capacity Building fund provides a mechanism for Community-Based AIDS Service Organizations to request support for research-related activities that will enhance their capacity to conduct CBR.
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3RD ANNUAL CIHR CBR MASTER'S AWARD GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP: REGISTRATION OPEN
February 10, 2012
The OHTN is pleased to offer its 3rd Annual Workshop for Masters students intending to apply for the CIHR CBR Masters Award, due in April 2012. This workshop will provide hands on support with the technical aspects of applying to CIHR (ResearchNet and CommonCV), and with Dr. Robb Travers, will support students in the development of their applications (Research Proposal Summary, CBR Principles Summary, and Training Expectations).
Contact Jenn Major to register, space is limited.
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UNIVERSITIES WITHOUT WALLS HIV SEMINARS ONLINE SERIES
December 19th, 2011 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST
Dr. Michael Orsini has video recorded his lecture titled "Every Virus Tells a Story': Exploring Narrative Approaches to Health Policy in an Evidence-based World". Watch it at a time of our choosing, read the suggested articles, and join Dr. Orsini's online graduate seminar conversation on Monday, December 19th, 2011 at 2 pm EST.
Dr. Orsini is an Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies and Principal Scientist with the Institute of Population Health at the University of Ottawa.
Contact Francisco Ibanez-Carrasco to register.
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LAUNCH OF AN IMPORTANT NEW CANADIAN ORGANIZATION
The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition
The Canadian Harm Reduction Network (CHRN) urges you to read the below letter and to become involved with the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition in working toward the development of a sensible and humane way to regulate and control of psychotropic substances in Canada, as an alternative to the failed War on Drugs. The CHRN is a partner of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and has partnered in its establishment and development.
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CASEY HOUSE EVENTS
Winter 2011/Spring 2012
HIV/AIDS and Mental Health: The Series
Friday, January 27th, 2012 from 12:30 - 2:00pm
Neurocognitive Impairments in HIV/AIDS: The Latest Clinical Treatment Information and Everyday Implications - Dr. Sean B. Rourke, PhD
Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians HIV/AIDS and Health Care Seminar Series
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Pain Management in the Homeless and Hard to House Patient - Stephen W. Hwang, MD, MPH
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THE ONTARIO PUBLIC HEALTH CONVENTION (TOPHC 2012)
April 2-4, 2012
The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC) is pleased to announce that the 2012 preliminary program is now available online. This program contains the plenary speakers and the titles and abstracts of the concurrent sessions. The final program will be produced in March.
From April 2 to April 4, TOPHC 2012 will focus on the overall convention theme, "Staying Ahead of the Curve," and specific daily themes:
Day 1 - projecting the potential future directions of public health in the next five years
Day 2 - exploring the dimensions of quality and performance in public health practice
Day 3 - investigating the impact of new and different practices in public health and exploring innovations in interdisciplinary and intersectoral relationships in public health.
Take a look at the program for more information about presentations, sessions, speakers and special events.
Don't forget to register to experience this exciting event in person!
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HIV ROUNDS: ST. MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL
December Schedule Available
Experts in HIV present and discuss the latest research, news and issues from the HIV field during free one-hour lunches.
St. Michael's Health Centre
410 Sherbourne Street
3rd Floor Classroom
All Sessions will be from 12:30 - 1:30 pm
December 20: PEP: A review of occupational and treatment guidelines and an account of a staff nurse's experience - Daniel Bois, R.N.
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UPCOMING CAST WORKSHOPS
Come And Sit Together Workshops
Opiate Realities " From Behind the Eyes ..."
A custom workshop about opiates, opioids and treatment
February 17th, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Ottawa, ON
'Tomorrow Does Not Exist'
A one day workshop on trauma, loss, unresolved grief and helping your clients get unstuck
Friday, March 23, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., North Bay, ON
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JOB OPPORTUNITY - ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Apply by December 19th
The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation is taking a bold step forward to bring their new Strategic Plan, Mission, Vision and Values to life. To do this, they've created a Dreaming & Opportunities Program and require an Engagement Coordinator to lead it and their volunteers that deliver our programs and services.
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