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Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for the Spring 2025 BC-CfE Update: Focus on Syndemics.

The video recordings from the event’s presentations are now online, visit bccfe.ca/video-catego... to view all the sessions.

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July 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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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October 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Dr. and Elder Roberta Price opened today’s event in a good, positive and respectful way, making space particularly for those facing adversity and challenges in the healthcare system. #BCCfEUpdate
October 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Don’t take her word for it though, she shared this quick video from Drs. Jacob Sussman and David Cook, two physicians at #H2HCentre who shared why they love working there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJfz....

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Working at the Hope to Health Research & Innovation Centre – Physician testimonial
YouTube video by BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
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June 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Given the increased focus on syphilis, Dr. Victor Leung provided a comprehensive (and timely) update on antimicrobial resistance and called on healthcare providers to help us evaluate AMR to better study resistance. #BCCfEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Spring 2025 BC-CfE Update is a little over 2 weeks away & there’s still time to register to attend this College of Family Physicians of Canada-accredited event focused on syndemic conditions.

Register now at bccfe.ca/events/bc-cf... and join us Friday, June 6, 2025 from 12-5pm.

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May 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Dr. Jeffrey Joy showcasing how we can use phylogenetics to optimize and focus #HCV testing and prevention efforts and show that approaches to HCV shouldn’t be siloed in individual provinces. #BCCFEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Dr. Silvia Guillemi discussed healthcare delivery at the Hope to Health Clinic, the populations we serve in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and the unique challenges they face. Gives a shout out to the dedicated team of providers who go above and beyond for their patients at #H2HCentre. #BCCfEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Providing an update to #HCV clinical practice, Dr. Alnoor Ramji joined us to discuss simplifying evaluation & treatment practices, enhance adherence and remove barriers to HCV care. #BCCfEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Integral to the work at #H2HCentre, Dr. Kate Salters highlights the importance of the many research and evaluation programs that are key to addressing syndemic conditions, including new studies evaluating access to healthcare and consumption services. #BCCfEUpdate
June 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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
October 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Bringing an overview of the BC-CfE #DoxyPEP Program, Dr, Junine Toy provided an update on clinical background, prescribing information and some early findings & snapshot of the program that now sees nearly 5,000 people enrolled. #BCCfEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
With Dr. Guillemi outlining the situation at #H2HCentre, Director of Clinical Operations Yogeeta Dosanjh now details the wide range of services available & previewed the innovative new services like Outpatient Parenteral Therapy clinic, improving access to care. #BCCfEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In the closing session, Chase Fisher discussed transdermal burprenorphine as part of an extended-release study and some considerations for supporting clients who use patches to stop using unregulated opioids. #BCCfEUpdate
June 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Opening up the 2nd session on Hepatitis C, Dr. Naveed Janjua with the BCCDC providing an incredibly comprehensive look at the epidemiology of #HCV, examining the dynamics behind trends in testing, treatment and the cascade of care in BC. #BCCfEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We're live at the Spring 2025 BC-CfE Update for an exciting program on syndemic conditions. If you haven't registered, you can join live at: us02web.zoom.us/j/8912294650...

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June 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Presenting new thinking using old drugs, Dr. Anil Maharaj presented the pharmacokinetic rationale for ritonavir boosting in supporting safer supply programs and the benefits & risks of increasing fentanyl levels. #BCCfEUpdate
June 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Thank you to Dr. & Elder Roberta Price for opening up today’s sessions in a good way, inspiring those in attendance and lauding the importance of the work being presented today. #BCCfEUpdate
June 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
President & CEO of @providencehealthcare.org Fiona Dalton welcoming attendees by reflecting on how far we’ve come in HIV treatment & policy, and how resilient our response must be in the face of current uncertainties and global funding instabilities facing the work we do. #BCCfEUpdate
October 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM