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Did You Know?
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network Newsletter | November 30, 2011
 
For up to date information about OHTN updates and events
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WORLD AIDS DAY - DECEMBER 1ST
Do you have your red ribbon?
December 1st is World AIDS Day and in 2011 we are reminded that the epidemic has spanned a full three decades. We have seen many changes over the last thirty years, and while we have much to be hopeful for, we must not forget that there is still a great deal of work to do.
Learn about World AIDS Day and find events in your area at the OHTN's World AIDS Day webpage.
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OHTN'S 2011 RESEARCH CONFERENCE CONTENT NOW ONLINE!
You can find everything that was presented at RC2011 here
The OHTN 14th Annual Research Conference showcased new and emerging HIV/AIDS research findings in basic and clinical science, epidemiology, socio-behavioural, prevention, intervention and community-based research and wrapped November 15.
This year we undertook an exciting new endeavour: all the conference plenary sessions were webcast! So if you couldn't make it to the Conference or would like to re-watch or re-read anything you saw, it's all available Online in a convenient, interactive format. You'll find all the plenary presentations, posters, oral sessions and summaries of key stats and figures.
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VIDEO INTERVIEWS FROM POSITIVE LITE
From the OHTN's RC2011 and NAHC
The OHTN has partnered with Positive Lite 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 Timothy Brown (cured of HIV) and Matt Sharp (cure activist) with Brian Finch, here.
Learn more about housing and health with Brandon Marshall 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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POSITIVE SPACES HEALTHY PLACES
Help us achieve our goals... spread the word
Positive Spaces Healthy Places is recruiting people in Ontario who have tested HIV-negative in the past year. The results from HIV-negative participants will be compared to our established group of 600 people with HIV/AIDS. The HIV-negative comparison group will help provide more accurate estimates of the associations between housing stability, health and health related quality of life. Join now and spread the word.
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3RD ANNUAL CIHR CBR MASTER'S AWARD GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP
February 2012
3rd Annual CIHR CBR Masters Award Grant Writing Workshop - to be offered by the OHTN and Dr. Robb Travers (Wilfrid Laurier University) in February 2012 for Masters students planning to apply to CIHR's CBR Masters Award in 2012. Stay tuned for more details, or contact Jenn Major to pre-register.
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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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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 6: World AIDS Day: A Global Update - Dr. Gordon Arbess
December 13: HIV and HPV co-infection: risk, screening, and interventions - Dr. Mary Beth Derocher
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 POSTING - APAA
Volunteer Coordinator Position - Deadline December 13th
Africans in Partnership Against AIDS is looking for a full time Volunteer Coordinator on a 2-year contract.
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