
Presenters/Facilitators
- Dr. Sidd Kogilwaimath, Infectious Disease Care Specialist, Sask Health Authority, Saskatoon
- Dr. Geoff Shumilak, Infectious Disease Care Specialist, Sask Health Authority, Saskatoon
- Dr. Erin Hamilton, Primary Care Physician, Sask Health Authority, North Battleford
- Mike Stuber, HIV Pharmacist, Sask Health Authority, Regina ID Clinic, Regina
- Carley Pozniak, HIV Pharmacist, Sask Health Authority, Positive Living Program, Saskatoon
- Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu, Medical Health Officer (Area Lead for the North), North Battleford
- Kelly Greenwald, Public Health Supervisor, Sask Health Authority, North Battleford
- Danielle Radchenko, Public Health Nurse, Sask Health Authority, North Battleford
- Malcolm McNeil, Peer Advisor, Sask Health Authority, North Battleford
Workshop Goals
- Develop an approach to (and be comfortable) treating HIV and the long-term primary care management of people living with HIV
- Understand and develop comfort using the various tools for HIV prevention.
- Become Familiar with HIV Related Resources and Support (Including Harm Reduction Services) Available to Primary Care Providers and People Living with HIV in the North West
- Meet Members of the HIV Specialist Team Providing Support to the North West
Topics to Include
- The Current State of HIV in North West Saskatchewan
- Breaking the Stigma (Peer Presentation)
- Understanding the Roles of HIV Specialists & HIV Pharmacists
- The Role of Public Health in HIV Patient Care and Management
- HIV 101 for Primary Care Providers
- ARVs 101 for Primary Care Providers (Concurrent Session)
- ARVs 101 for Pharmacists (Concurrent Session)
- Understanding PrEP
- Harm Reduction Considerations for Patients at Risk for for Acquiring or Transmitting HIV
- Peer Programs in the North West
Register online https://forms.gle/XHcSDmmcyHhx5tDP7
Spaces are Limited! Register by November 1, 2019.
E-mail amanda.galambos@sidcn.ca for more information or questions about registration