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Access to oral swab HIV self-testing kits expanded as part of national program @ImReadyJagis theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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Check out the latest episode of #pozcast from @_positiveeffect a HIV stigma-reduction initiative from @REACHNexusCA @UnityHealthTO Host James Watson and his guests explore the gap between science and lived experience when it comes to #UequalsU positiveeffect.org/pozcast-v… #healthcare
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The Wound Care Team at St. Michael’s is taking strides to provide community-centered care. In a recent collaboration with the Downtown CORE Team, this interdisciplinary team created a specialized course for treating chronic wounds for unhoused populations. ow.ly/ASTa50Z9x9i
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A new national initiative is redefining access to HIV and STBBI testing and care in Canada. Rapid TLC—led by REACH Nexus at St. Michael’s Hospital—is bringing same-day testing, results, and care directly to communities. unityhealth.to/2026/05/rapid…
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The Ayaangwaamiziwin Centre, co-led by @REACHNexusCA @UnityHealthTO in Toronto, will host its first annual Symposium on April 22–23 in Winnipeg—marking one year of impact for this groundbreaking, Indigenous co-led public health initiative. reachnexus.ca/newsroom/a-new… #cdnhealth
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Faster scans. Shorter waits. Better care. A CT partnership between St. Joseph's and St. Michael's is helping emergency patients get timely diagnoses — without waiting until morning.
Click the link to learn more: unityhealth.to/2026/01/speed…?
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St. Michael’s Hospital continues to break new ground with robotic surgery to correct a rare cardiac anomaly. Read more about this milestone: unityhealth.to/2025/12/robot…
#RoboticSurgery #cardiology
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A new study co-led by @REACHNexusCA at @UnityHealthTO and @UofAResearch highlights the success of rapid testing and same-day treatment for syphilis. This @CBCNews explains how it helped reduce syphilis cases since Alberta declared an outbreak in 2019. cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7…
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In 2025, sudden US funding cuts and reductions from key donors shocked the global AIDS response.
Today, we're releasing a new report showing how these disruptions unfolded & the resilience of communities and countries protecting progress.
Join live at 2pm CET on @UNWebTV ⤵️
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🚀 The Positive Actions initiative is launching its last round of funding! Got an idea to reduce #HIVstigma in your community? Sign up for our webinars to learn how to bring it to life!
EN: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
FR: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Today is the day to make our voices heard! 📞
It’s #CallYourMP Day—a make-or-break moment for Canada’s support to the @GlobalFund .
Your call can help shape the future of the HIV response.
👉 Take action now: win.newmode.net/stephenlewis…
#GlobalHealth #healthcare #EndAIDS
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🚀Our Healthbox has launched at Piikani Nation! This smart vending machine developed by @REACHNexusCA @UnityHealthTO brings FREE access to HIV self-tests, naloxone, health & wellness supplies— with no stigma, no barriers READ MORE: loom.ly/SsfeV4o #cdnhealth
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#ICYMI: 🚀 Our Healthbox is now at Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre! With @CANFAR’s support, it offers free HIV self-test kits, naloxone, & sexual health supplies. Read more: ourhealthbox.ca/ohb-location…
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Dr. @SeanBRourke, scientist at the @MAP_Health & director of @REACHNexusCA, has been awarded the Eric Jackman Prize by the Royal Society of Canada. Congratulations to Dr. Rourke on receiving this remarkable honour!
Read more in this @UofT article: utoronto.ca/celebrates/sean-…
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#BREAKING: Health Canada has approved @MedMira Reveal TP Test, an urgent new tool in the battle against syphilis. The approval is based on clinical trials overseen by Dr. @SeanBRourke at @REACHNexusCA at St. Michael's Hospital @UnityHealthTO READ MORE: finance.yahoo.com/news/healt…
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Our Healthbox Initiative to Bring Free, Private Access to Health Supplies in Behchokǫ̀, Hay River, Inuvik, and Yellowknife gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/our-he…
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Just 2 weeks left until our I’m Ready, Test User Experience Study survey wraps up. Survey participants will get a $10 gift card upon completion.
Download the app now at: apps.apple.com/ca/app/im-rea… play.google.com/store/apps/d…
#HIVTesting #cdnhealth
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Read our report, Unmasking Stigma, Mobilizing Resilience: bit.ly/44HoV38
🌐Join a movement uniting people, communities, & countries to raise awareness about HIV & act to end HIV stigma.
As HIV Stigma Warriors, we must commit to challenge stereotypes & promote dignity for people living with & affected by HIV. #zerohivstigmaday
zerohivstigma.org
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Dear @WHO & @UNAIDS:
Join us July 21st for the release of the #ZeroHIVStigmaDay report.
🗓️ Date: Monday, 21 July 2025
🕒 Time: 9:30 am – 11:15 am ET
Register Here:
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
#HIVStigmaWarriors
ZeroHIVStigma.org
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2023 meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health found that perceived stigma was associated with a 45% reduction in #HIV testing uptake and a 30% increase in ART non-adherence. Learn more about this year’s global #ZeroHIVStigmaDay 2025 campaign: ZeroHIVStigma.org
#ZeroHIVStigmaDay: 📢 All the research tells us that stigma is still the main driver of new transmissions. It fuels fear and delays care, undermining global health progress and endangering lives.
#FastTrackCitiesLondon #ZeroHIV #HIVAware
