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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Population and Public Health |
Sex Matters: From Precedents to Practice, a Conference on Preferential Populations and Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections
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March 13, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Dinner included)
March 14, 2013 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch included)
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Viscount Gort Hotel 1670 Portage Avenue |
No Registration Fee |
Goal
By attending this conference, participants will enhance their ability to promote healthy sexuality, harm reduction, and provide appropriate and efficient services for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) with effective communication and collaboration between disciplines, organizations, and the population served.
Objectives
Upon completion of the conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe and discuss the health and social equity issues that contribute to transmission dynamics and challenges in the prevention and management of STBBI.
- Enhance partnerships and networking opportunities between various disciplines and organizations involved in the management of STBBI in Winnipeg.
- Increase the capacity of clinical and non-clinical health services to address the sexual health needs of preferential populations informed by consultation with populations served.
We will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions.
If you have concerns or problems with registration, please contact Organization and Staff Development directly: 204 787-1379
Brought to you by Healthy Sexuality and Harm Reduction, WRHA Population and Public Health
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Date
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Sessions |
March 13
5:00-6:00 pm |
Evening Session Registration, Refreshments, and Networking |
6:00-6:30 |
STBBI Diagnostic Testing Update
Dr. Jared Bullard, M.D., FRCPC, Cadham Provincial Laboratory |
6:30-7:30 |
Age of Consent and Child Protection Legislation
Vivian Rachlis, Partner, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP |
March 14
8:00-8:30 |
Day Session Registration |
8:30-8:40 |
Welcome Remarks |
8:40
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9:10 |
Preferential Option for STBBI Care and Prevention
Dr. Pierre Plourde, M.D., FRCPC, Medical Officer of Health, WRHA
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9:15
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10:15 |
Opportunities for STBBI Care and Prevention
Dr. Alan Ronald, M.D., FRCPC, OC |
10:15-10:45 |
Break, Coffee, Networking Opportunities |
10:45-
11:00 |
Updates |
11:00-12:00 |
Beyond Condoms: New Approaches to Gay and Bisexual Men’s Sexual Health Promotion and HIV Prevention
Len Tooley, MPH, CATIE |
12:00-1:00 |
LUNCH |
1:00-2:00 |
Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice for Indigenous Youth
Jessica Danforth, Executive Director, Native Youth Sexual Health Network |
2:00-3:00 |
Human Rights, Sexual Health, and Safety Issues for Sex Workers
Amy Lebovitch, SPOC
& Shawna Ferris, PhD
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3:00-3:15 |
Break |
3:15-4:15 |
Concurrent Sessions |
The Effects of Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexism and Oppression on Men’s Sexual Health
Moderated Panel Discussion |
Promoting the Health of People Involved in Sex Work
Moderated Panel Discussion |
4:15-4:30 |
Final Words, Wrap Up and Evaluation |
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