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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
Topics: Health
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