2007 Conference
Never Perfect / Never Over
Thanks so much to all of you for your presence and participation in our first annual conference on harm reduction. There were presentations covering a vast array of topics ranging from "What you need to know about Hepatitis C" to "Crystal Meth, Psychosis and the Street" to "Sex Work Matters"—to name only a few.
We were thrilled with the turnout and the positive feedback we received. Special thanks to Rebecca and Patrick and Quin for entertaining us at the Networking session on Sunday evening.
We are particularly grateful to our sponsors: Hepatitis C Secretariat, AIDS Bureau, Public Health, Mental Health and Addictions Branch (all Ministry of Health and Long Term Care) as well as the Public Health Agency of Cananda.
With a focus on the emergence and role of the OHRDP, this presentation examines the cultural, policy and health impacts of harm reduction in Ontario over the past two decades. What's next?—Ron Shore, Director, Street Health Centre
Barriers to Needle Exchange Programs—by Alana Klein
Health at the margins: Human Rights and Barriers to Access to Needle and Syringe Programs for HIV/AIDS Prevention.—Alana Klein, HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Hepatitis C Epidemiological Data—by Dr. Robert Remis
With a focus on current and emerging trends in Hepatitis C Epidemiological Data.—Dr. Robert Remis, Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
What We Need To Know About Hepatitis C: Prevention, Treatment and Barriers - panel discussion
With a focus on current and emerging trends in Hepatitis C Epidemiological Data.PANELISTS: Dr. Peggy Millson, Researcher; Zoe Dodd, Frontline Hep C Worker; Dr. Adam Newman, Physician; Rosalyn Robertson, Nurse/Researcher. FACILITATOR: Darian Taylor of Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
The Resilient Worker—by Yvette Perreault
Strategies on Taking Care of the Heart. How Loss Work is like House Work—never perfect, never over.—Yvette Perreault, Director, AIDS Bereavement Project of Ontario
Perspectives On InSite—by Thomas Kerr
An evaluation of Vancouver's Safe Injection Site Project with a look at statistics and early developing trends.—by Thomas Kerr, Research Scientist, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of British Columbia
Working Front Line at The Site—by Theo Rosenfeld
A window into the daily events in the lives of both staff and clients at Vancouver's Safe Injection Site.—by Theo Rosenfeld, Research Assistant with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Bristish Columbia
Perspectives On InSite—by Thomas Kerr
An evaluation of Vancouver's Safe Injection Site Project with a look at statistics and early developing trends.—by Thomas Kerr, Research Scientist, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of British Columbia
Safer Crack Use Initiative: A HARM REDUCTION SUCCESS—by Lynne Leonard
A detailed look at evidence based research regarding the distribution of safe inhalation equipment.—Dr. Lynne Leonard, Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa
Facing Today with Acceptance and Tomorrow with Hope—closing ceremony by Ron Kanutski
A closing ceremony reminding us to remain connected to our heart, mind, body and spirit and inspire us to look at our tomorrows with strength, hope and inspiration.—Ron Kanutski, Ojibway tribal member of Opwaaganasiniing 1st Nation
