Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective at preventing HIV but it does not protect against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The recommended practice for all people on PrEP includes regular STI testing and treatment which should result in earlier detection and treatment of STIs. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a combination of two medications taken by people […]
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to raise awareness and commit to action to do our part to prevent suicide in our communities. Members of The AIDS Network Staff have been trained in safeTALK suicide intervention and prevention skills, and we are committed to doing our part to prevent suicide. If you are […]
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Our sincerest thanks to VA by Vanshika Ahuja for your incredibly generous donation of 300 masks towards our Mask Drive. VA is an Indian fashion brand that has sent us some lovely classy masks in neutral prints, something the folks we help have been asking for! Thanks to this generous gift, we have now raised […]
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The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit no longer offers HIV testing or STI screening at their locations, and testing is done through regional Family Health teams. These offices do testing by appointment only, but do offer anonymous HIV. Family Health Teams that offer STI Screening and HIV Testing: Norfolk Family Health TeamDelhi Community Health Cente, […]
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A huge thank-you to Yvonne Todd for your donation of 20 masks towards our Mask Drive! Since May we have to-date received 1,064 masks to distribute to folks who need them in our communities! We are getting closer and closer to our goal of 1,500 masks, which we are distributing to people who need them […]
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Thank you to the volunteers at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Hamilton for your donation of 125 masks to our Mask Drive! Your donation has helped us surpass 1000 masks to distribute to people who need them through our mobile harm reduction programs. We still need help to reach our goal of 1500 so if […]
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A big thank-you to Brant Co Face Masks for a donation of 150 non-medical face masks to our Mask Drive! Brant Co Face Masks is a grassroots initiative of over 100 volunteers who are working to respond to the Covid 19 emergency by producing masks for front line workers, essential workers and those who are […]
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A big thank you to Joanne Gurman and Gail Burke for your donation of 70 non-medical face masks to our mask drive! This contribution has brought our total up to 734 masks going directly to people in our communities who need them! If you are making masks or have access to a supply, contact James […]
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A big thank you to Sharon Levy-Cohen for a donation of non-medical face masks to our mask drive, bringing our total masks collected to 643! Our goal is to distribute 1,500 non-medical face masks through our Harm Reduction programs in Hamilton, Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant County and Brantford, and your contribution will help us get there. […]
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We are only a couple of days into our Mask Drive and we are already overwhelmed with the response we have got! Thank you to Kandy Wood and Stephanie Long for your contributions, bringing our total to 639 masks donated! The AIDS Network is still collecting non-medical face masks to distribute to the people we […]
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