This blog was written by an Anonymous SafeLink Alberta Staff Member. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. Substance use disorders are a complex and multifaceted public health issue affecting millions globally. In response …
Film Panel Recap – “I Don’t Know Who You Are”
Mark Randall, our Community Outreach Coordinator, recently participated in a panel discussion following a screening of “I Don’t Know Who You Are.” The event, held at the Chinook Cineplex Theatre aimed to raise awareness about …
Take Part in the Sex Now Survey 2024!
How is your sex life? What matters most to you these days? Let the Community-Based Research Centre know by participating in Sex Now, a survey about sex that cares more about you as a person …
Advocacy in Action: Why Public Bio Hazard Bins are Important
In the heart of Medicine Hat’s downtown core, SafeLink Alberta has worked with the City of Medicine Hat to add a crucial addition to public amenities: biohazard bins, also known as sharps containers. Spearheaded by …
Make an Impact. Help Us Prevent Transmission of HIV!
Dear Friend, December 1 is World AIDS Day, the international day to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic and to remember those who have died of AIDS related illnesses. This year, the theme for …
“HIV is preventable and we need to make sure everybody understands it”
Greg Barry is one of the top fundraiser for the Scotiabank AIDS Walk. Although he has a busy life working as a senior manager in a multinational engineering company, Greg puts a lot of passion …
Medicine Hat HIV Community Link is Here for You
The Medicine Hat branch of HIV Community Link is well known as the Medicine Hat Cares Centre. The primary focus of our Medicine Hat location is our harm reduction services that include a needle exchange program. In …
Public Health Response to HIV Testing Lags behind Public Demand
As HIV Community Link did back in 2014, senior officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) are urging public health decision makers to lower barriers to …
What You Need to Know…
At HIV Community Link we are committed to staying up-to-date on the latest and greatest information and trends affecting our work and the communities we serve. One way we do this is through our new series: What You Need to Know. The first four topics in this series are based on the most common and frequently asked questions we receive in-person, online, by phone, email and social media. Get in touch with all your questions – we’re the LINK!
African Communities Project Rocking it in the Night Clubs
Online dating, youth groups and night clubs are all great places where people can meet and start dating. The African Communities project has made great strides in spreading the HIV message to its community members while most recently joining hands with some African Night clubs in the city.
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