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Supporting Access to HIV and Hepatitis Care: How Cell Phones and Peer Support Are Changing Lives for People Who Experience Criminalization

By Admin | Blog | Comments are Closed | 29 October, 2024 | 1

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024. By Amrit Tiwana, Nicola Gale, and Sofia Bartlett. People who experience criminalization, such as those who have been incarcerated, often struggle with unstable housing, or use drugs, are more likely to be affected by sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs) like HIV and hepatitis C. They face many barriers to getting treatment,Read more

Prescribing cellphones and peer support to improve access to STBBI care

By Admin | Blog | Comments are Closed | 29 October, 2024 | 2

AUGUST 2024. By Nicola Gale, RPh (APA), MPH. More about Nicola Gale. Nicola Gale is a clinical pharmacist with an out-patient liver clinic in Calgary, Alberta that provides low-barrier care for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections for people with experiences of criminalization, unstable housing, and substance use. She also recently completed a Masters in PublicRead more

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    • ASSESS-DBS Study
    • Bridge2Care
    • Medication Access Survey
    • STBBI Policy and Guideline Development for BC Corrections
    • Test, Link, Call Project
  • EDUCATION RESOURCES
    • For Healthcare Staff in BC Corrections
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    • For Clients in BC Corrections
    • COVID-19
  • GUIDELINES & TOOLS
    • Guideline on pathways to care for STBBIs
    • Test, Link, Call Project Tools
      • Downloadable Resources for Test, Link, Call Project
      • Medicine Bundles – Frequently Asked Questions
    • Tools for Engagement
    • Tools for Healthcare Staff in BC Corrections
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