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HIV Prevention is Different Now

Posted by GHO Admin on February 3, 2015 in Events

Date: Wed. Feb 18, 2015 @ 2-4 pm
Location: IWK Health Centre, 5980 University Ave, Halifax, NS - Parker Reception Room, 2nd floor
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY 13 FEB 2015


A Workshop on Gay Men's Health

This workshop on the topic of gay men's health and HIV prevention in 2015 touches on several topics, including:

  • 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

This workshop is for:

  • Healthcare, social service and community workers
  • Students in any of these disciplines if sufficient room is available
  • LGBTQ community members, allies and advocates

The presenter will be Chris Aucoin, MEd, who is the Gay Men's Health Coordinator with the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. He has worked in health promotion and support in 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. 

There is no charge for the workshop but we do request registration by Friday, February 13th as space is limited.

To register, contact Chris Aucoin by phone at +1 (902) 425-4882, ext 222 or email at GMHC@acns.ns.ca.