To learn more about some of the hugely impactful work Dr. Boozary is a part of in Toronto with the establishment of Dunn House, we also recommend checking out this Toronto Star piece.

www.thestar.com/news/gta/jas...

Dr. Boozary's powerful BC-CfE Learning Series presentation “Pathologies of poverty: The need for housing” resonated with many in attendance, and we’re pleased to share the full recording below: bccfe.ca/video/pathol....

A highly recommended watch for anyone working with underserved populations.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in-person and online for the Fall 2025 BC-CfE Update (particularly ahead of a long weekend)!

Please visit bccfe.ca/events/bc-cf... for associated resources from today’s program and we will have the video recordings uploaded in the coming weeks.
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Dr. Anita Palepu joined our afternoon speakers for a panel discussion to close out the day’s program on an aspirational note, speaking to how we can tackle the social determinants of health and the need for a collective call to our governments and policy makers. #BCCfEUpdate

You can learn more about some of the innovative work Dr. Boozary is leading thanks to the @thestar.com who did an amazing job this week highlighting the impact of Dunn House in Toronto.

www.thestar.com/news/gta/jas...

Thankful to Dr. Andrew Boozary for joining us to provide a powerful, thought-provoking presentation on how the social determinants of health, particularly with housing challenges, impact HIV prevention and treatment outcomes. #BCCfEUpdate

Dr. Julius Elefante spoke to the intersection of mental health and other social determinants of health in aging well with HIV, calling for the need to centre the voices of community. #BCCfEUpdate

For those looking to make a difference, the @hivlegalnetwork.bsky.social is leading the charge with this open letter calling on the federal government to step up Canada’s contribution to the Global Fund. 

www.hivlegalnetwork.ca/site/canada-...

In a passionate speech, Dr. Julio Montaner largely pivoted from the progress we continue to make in BC, to focus on the crisis before us as the world faces tremendous uncertainty in the HIV response, and urge us all to demand better from our political leaders. #BCCfEUpdate

Overseeing the BC-CfE’s Drug Treatment Programs, Dr. Junine Toy shared a comprehensive update on the evolution of new enrollees into BC’s HIV Treatment Program, and how our systems are adjusting to support a shift due to migration. #BCCfEUpdate

Opening the afternoon sessions, Dr. Zabrina Brumme presented new research the Laboratory team has been conducting on persistent low level viremia on ART and its impact on clinical service, treatment guidelines and patient’s wellbeing. #BCCfEUpdate

Closing out the morning session, thank you to our amazing panel (with over 120 years of combined lived experience with HIV!) for sharing their diverse experiences aging with HIV.

L-R: John Cameron, Florence Ranville, Walter Hiebert and Denise Wozniak. #BCCfEUpdate

@denisewozniak.bsky.social

As highlighted in the earlier presentations, polypharmacy is common among people aging with HIV. Dr. Sandra Chang delivered a comprehensive look at the prevalence & risks of inappropriate polypharmacy and how to navigate these discussions between patients and providers. #BCCfEUpdate

Providing insight into the current clinical research into healthy aging Dr. Marianne Harris presented early results from two Canadian studies: Brain Positive Health Now & CHANGE HIV Studies. She notably highlighted the impact of stigma and loneliness on quality of life. #BCCfEUpdate

Dr. Viviane Dias Lima opened this morning’s session with a talk on aging and HIV. She highlights how we can’t speak on aging as a one-size-fits-all, highlighting the sex and age differences across a number of aging-related comorbidities and how they shape her future work. #BCCfEUpdate