Reducing the risk of HIV
You may have already heard that the US FDA has recently approved a new drug to fight the spread of HIV. Clinical trials using Truvada have shown that the drug can be effective in reducing the transmission of HIV. This is, of course, great news in terms of slowing the transmission of the virus.
Read MoreToronto Mayor Rob Ford says “no” once again …
Mayor Rob Ford doesn't seem to vote "yes" to much when it comes to supporting diverse communities, offering social services and programs, or providing education and resources to help prevent the spread of deadly disease. He votes against programs for the elderly, disabled, LGBTQ and immigrant communities, to name a few.
Read MoreWhat’s in a name?
As you may be aware, I am involved with the AIDS Committee of Simcoe County. As a result, my knowledge of what’s happening in the HIV/AIDS community has increased substantially. And since the educator in me is … well … pretty much all of me, I’d like to share some of my knowledge with you! So, I want to pose a question to you … feel free to respond by leaving a comment or sending an email. If you don’t want to respond that’s fine, just give it some thought … What comes to mind when you hear the word AIDS? For me, I think of an illness...
Read MoreGovernmental HIV/AIDS funding is not enough …
Until about a year ago, I hadn't given too much thought to HIV/AIDS. Yes, I had discussed the topic in a general sense and I knew the basics, but I definitely wouldn't have counted myself as an "expert". I'm still nowhere near to an expert on the topic, but I have learned a great deal in the past year.
Read MoreLet’s make this FUN!
Another workshop tonight, complete with guest speaker and warm fuzzies! This time I started the workshop with the activity, rather than saving it until the end.
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