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posted by KirkFurlotte in on Feb 5, 2015 - View profile

Halifax, NS

HIV Prevention Is Different Now

A Workshop On Gay Men’s Health


2:00pm
- 4:00pm
Wednesday February 18 2015

Venue: Parker Reception Room, 2nd Floor, IWK Health Centre
Address: 5980 University Avenue, Halifax, NS
Cost: Free
Accessibility: Accessible - Scent Free Space
What :  A workshop on the topic of Gay Men’s Health & HIV Prevention in 2015. Areas touched on in the workshop include:
  • HIV prevention – what that means NOW in the age of PrEP and TasP
  • “Determinants of Health” as they apply to gay men
  • health issues of particular concern for gay men
  • building cultural capacity re working with gay men (and other LGBTQ folk)                         
 
For Whom :  The workshop is for
  • healthcare, social service, and community workers
  • students in any of these disciplines will also be welcomed if sufficient room is available
  • GLBTQ community members, allies and advocates
 
When & Where :   Feb. 18th  at the Parker Reception Room, 2nd Floor, IWK Health Centre, 5980 University Avenue, Halifax from 2 – 4 PM.  
 
Registration Deadline :  There is no charge for the workshop but we do request registration by Friday, Feb 13th as space is limited. To register please see contact info below. 
 
The Presenter :  Chris Aucoin, MEd, is the Gay Men’s Health Coordinator with the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. He has worked in health promotion and support (in the areas of HIV/AIDS and in mental health), in social justice advocacy and education regarding poverty and food security concerns, and in human rights issues as they pertain to gay/lesbian/bisexual communities. 
 
To register contact Chris Aucoin at 902-425-4882, ext. 222 or GMHC@acns.ns.ca
 
Organizer:Chris Aucoin at 902-425-4882, ext. 222 or GMHC@acns.ns.ca

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