-+*It is due to the courage and determination of former students—the Survivors of Canada’s residential school system—that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established. All Canadians must now demonstrate the same level of courage and determination, as we commit to an ongoing process of reconciliation. By establishing a new and respectful relationship […]
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-+*The OHTN is proud to announce the launch of an anti-stigma campaign called The Positive News. (When you go to the website, try reloading the page to see different landing screens with unique animations.) The Positive News is a fresh approach to bringing our HIV prevention and treatment message to a general audience. The campaign’s
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-+*Download pdf Questions What are the psychosocial needs and vulnerabilities of older gay and bisexual men? Key take-home messages Health outcomes related to the intersectionality of aging and sexual minority status is an emerging area of research (1, 2). It is important to consider the context of lived experiences among older gay men (3, 4),
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-+*Version française We are pleased to announce the release of the last two fact sheets of the 2018-19 OCHART Snapshot series from the Ontario Community HIV and AIDS Reporting Tool (OCHART): Ontario’s Linkage to HIV Care, and Ontario’s HIV Support Services. These fact sheets replace the larger View from the Front Lines annual reports from previous years to provide key activity data in a
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-+*HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use of daily antiretroviral medications by HIV-negative individuals to reduce their risk of HIV infection. PrEP is a highly effective HIV-risk reduction strategy and a critical part of a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention. To improve access to PrEP, it is important to monitor PrEP uptake. However, Ontario does
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-+*The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) is pleased to host Dragging the Worst Tweets on HIV, featuring drag superstars Tynomi Banks, Scarlett BoBo, Lemon, Kyne and BOA. This virtual event highlights the impact of spreading misinformation online and shares the latest educational resources on HIV prevention in Canada. The drag queens will kick off the
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-+*Download pdf Questions What are the best practices (including successes and challenges) of same-day HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation after a negative HIV test result? Key take-home messages Several clinics have implemented same-day PrEP programs and have reported that clinics offering this model of care, in general, have positive health outcomes (1–5). Studies also report
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-+*The OHTN is pleased to announce the results of its 2020-2021 HIV Endgame Funding Program competition! The results of the fall 2020-2021 competition can be viewed here. The results of the 2019-2020 competition can be viewed here. The results of the 2018-2019 competition can be viewed here. This funding program supports people and projects that
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-+*Download pdf Questions What are the best practices (including successes and challenges) of immediate initiation of ART after HIV testing and diagnosis? Key take-home messages The benefits of beginning antiretroviral therapy (ART) soon after HIV diagnosis include improved health outcomes across a wide variety of settings (1–5) as well as decreased long term healthcare costs
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