Monkeypox What We Need To Know
Monkeypox has been designated a Disease of Public Health Significance (DOPHS) as “Smallpox and other Orthopoxviruses including Monkeypox” under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA)
Toronto Public Health and community partners hosting monkeypox vaccination clinics to protect at-risk individuals
Toronto Public Health (TPH) continues to work closely with community partners to host vaccination clinics to protect those most at risk of contracting the monkeypox virus. Over the next week, Toronto Public Health will offer at least 24 vaccination opportunities to protect residents and help curb virus spread.
The Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH) is maintaining a webpage where current information is available, in plain language, on ‘what we know’: https://gmsh.ca/monkeypox/
The Toronto Public Health webpage on Monkeypox includes information on symptoms, treatment and prevention, as well as current case counts in Toronto: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/monkeypox/
Public Health Ontario has a webpage where information and guidance is available to support the public health response (https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Diseases-and-Conditions/Infectious-Diseases/Vector-Borne-Zoonotic-Diseases/Monkeypox).
Monkeypox Vaccine (Imvamune®) Guidance for Health Care Providers
Version 1.0 – June 14, 2022
This guidance provides basic information only. This document is not intended to provide or take the place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or legal advice. Ontario continues to monitor for cases of monkeypox and is working collaboratively with health care providers, Public Health Ontario (PHO) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to address health risk(s). New guidance will continue to emerge as new information becomes available and the epidemiology of this situation evolves. Read More...
Monkeypox Vaccine Information Sheet
Version 1.0 – June 11, 2022
This guidance provides basic information only. This document is not intended to provide or take the place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or legal advice
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Campaign Launch: HIVfunding.ca
Flatlined federal funding for HIV/AIDS is destabilizing community-based organizations and making it harder for people living with HIV across Canada to get support.
About this Event
Join us on June 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. EDT, to learn more about the status of federal HIV funding in Canada, and to find out what you can do to help. At this event, we’ll be launching a social media campaign ( HIVfunding.ca) urging the federal government to make good on its promise to increase federal HIV/AIDS spending to $100 million annually.
During this session, you’ll hear from activists, people living with HIV, and service providers about how you can get involved in this campaign by:
- sharing video and social media content
- sending a letter to federal leaders in three minutes or less
- spreading the word in your community
Discussion will take place in both English and French, with simultaneous interpretation.
15 Years of Frozen Funding for HIV/AIDS
In 2008, the federal government froze HIV funding. Since then, the number of people living with HIV has gone up 25%. Rising rates of HIV have only increased the need for services and programs. Meanwhile, funding for programs and services that connect people to care have gone down year-over-year.
Community-based organizations are a vital part of Canada’s HIV/AIDS response. Without adequate funding to deliver HIV/AIDS, STBBI and harm reduction services, Canada will continue to see rising rates of HIV and AIDS.
Who Can Get Involved?
This event is for people and organizations who want to help advocate for stronger, well-funded HIV/AIDS programs and services.
Details
Date: June 23, 2022
Time: 1 to 2 p.m. EDT
Language: Discussion will take place in both English and French, with simultaneous interpretation
Register now
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Black CAP, in partnership with St. Michael’s Hospital, is hosting an information-session on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) on
Thursday June 30th, 2022 @ 6pm.
This is a hybrid session; if you or anyone you know is interested in learning about PrEP as HIV prevention,
join us IN-PERSON at HQ Toronto (790 Bay St. 8th Floor), or VIRTUALLY via zoom:
Register here to join via Zoom or Register here to join in-person
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Scam Awareness Tips for Newcomers to Canada
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In this workshop, your clients will learn how to spot email, phone and text message scams, what to expect if the CRA contacts them and what steps to take to protect themselves from fraud.
Online workshop
Thu, June 23, 2022
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Clients can register by clicking this link |
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The Canadian Immigrant Fair is coming BACK to Toronto in 2022!
The Canadian Immigrant Fair is returning to Toronto for its annual event June 23, 2022, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St. W, Toronto). Free admission!
So,what’s the fair all about?
The Canadian Immigrant Fair is a free, one-stop event connecting newcomers with information and inspiration on the three pillars of immigrant success: CAREERS. EDUCATION. SETTLEMENT.
The fair offers a dynamic environment for immigrants who need help as they look for jobs, go back to school and settle into their new home.
Our mission is to connect newcomers with employers, recruiters, immigrant service providers, educational institutes and government services all looking to help newcomers on their journey to success in Canada.
What you’ll find at the fair:
• Hiring employers and recruiters looking for workers
• Inspirational immigrant speakers
• Career tips and coaching
• Resumé Clinic with free one-on-one advice
• Practical career and settlement workshops
• English language help
• Immigration and settlement help
• Banking and small business resources
• Meaningful connections
• Answers to your questions
• Inspiration to succeed in Canada
• And much more …
Safety:
The Canadian Immigrant Team will be implementing a process that follows both government set out protocols, and procedures set out by each respective venue to ensure the safety of our team, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees. Masks will strongly recommended for individuals to be permitted to exhibit and attend the 2022 fairs. Attendees must maintain a safe social distance while inside the event space.
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The Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team
Recruiting community members to join the Mental Health and Addiction working group
The DET OHT warmly invites community members with lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use to join the Mental Health and Addiction (MHA) working group. The vision of the MHA working group is to provide timely, non-stigmatizing and barrier-free mental health and addictions/substance use support delivered in a space or format that is accessible and in a language of one's choice. In short, "people who need services can access the right service at the right time.”
Please share the attached role description and brief application form with your wider DET community members/lived experience persons networks/groups. The instructions to apply are in this form
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Information about COVID-19 and People living with HIV
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COVID-19 Information and Resources
Now is the time to stay informed through credible sources, and to follow the advice of our public health professionals. Together we can limit the spread of COVID-19.
Phone lines for telehealth, TPH and 311 continue to experience very high volumes. Please help keep the phones lines open for people who are sick by visiting the Toronto Public Health COVID-19 website for up-to-date information and resources: toronto.ca/covid-19
Telehealth Ontario
Call if you develop symptoms!
Telephone: 1-866-797-0000
Toronto Public Health Hotline
8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Call if you have questions about COVID-19.
Telephone: 416-338-7600
TTY: 416-392-0658
Email: PublicHealth@toronto.ca
311 Toronto
311 provides residents, businesses and visitors with easy access to non-emergency City services, programs and information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 311 can offer assistance in more than 180 languages.
Telephone: 311
Website
Outside City limits: 416-392-2489
For more information, visit Canada.ca/covid-vaccine and your provincial or territorial website for information based on where you live.
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