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ARC News Volume 3, Issue 2

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Agency: 
AIDS Resource Centre Okanagan & Region (ARC)
Date: 
1999-04
Pages: 
8
Collections: 
Living Positive Resource Centre - Okanagan
Summary: 
A quarterly newsletter produced by ARC, the AIDS Resource Centre of the Okanagan & Region. This issue includes: an article about Sustiva, an alternative therapy; news and statistics about AIDS in Canada and B.C.; a list of HIV/AIDS internet resources; Topher Talks column is about a self-esteem workshop and retreats organized by BCPWA and PWN; info about what client support workers do; introduction to new volunteer coordinator, Merv McLeod; volunteer news; info about the publication HIV Testing and Confidentiality: A Discussion Paper; an article about complementary therapies (yoga, tai chi, meditation, sweat lodge); info for caregivers about dealing with emotional behaviour; info about Vernon Outreach Health Services; thank yous to supporters of ARC.
Keywords: 
AIDS service organization (ASO); harm reduction; HIV/AIDS; volunteers

ARC News Volume 3, Issue 3

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Agency: 
AIDS Resource Centre Okanagan & Region (ARC)
Date: 
1999-08
Pages: 
8
Collections: 
Living Positive Resource Centre - Okanagan
Summary: 
A quarterly newsletter produced by ARC, the AIDS Resource Centre of the Okanagan & Region. This issue includes: an article about B.C. AIDS funding cuts; Topher Talks column is about the language of HIV/AIDS; info about the splash for cash fundraiser (includes photos); summary of findings from a study about pregnancy, HAART and drug use; Counsellor's Corner is about human behaviour; volunteer news; a volunteer's personal story about her experience at ARC; info on the book Tips for the HIV-positive Traveller; article about the AIDS time capsule buried by the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS); info about Loon Lake Retreat; warning about Viagra and protease inhibitors; update about Condom Cops program; list of upcoming events.
Keywords: 
AIDS service organization (ASO); harm reduction; HIV/AIDS; volunteers

Positive Karing Volume 2.1

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Agency: 
AIDS Resource Centre Okanagan & Region (ARC)
Date: 
1998-03
Pages: 
12
Collections: 
Living Positive Resource Centre - Okanagan
Summary: 
A quarterly newsletter produced by ARC, the AIDS Resource Centre of the Okanagan & Region. This issue includes: a message from Executive Director, Daryle Roberts about the mandate and goals of ARC; info about ARC volunteers giving talks in public schools; info about changes to the Complimentary Health Fund (CHF); introductions to social work student doing practicums at ARC; interview with Judy Ross, Administrative Assistant at ARC; Steve Blazosek's personal story of living with HIV; an article about HIV and pregnancy; review of the book Living with HIV/AIDS: Evolving the Paradigm; an article about HIV, rights, and privacy; a list of 23 helpful hints when meeting someone with HIV/AIDS; info about events and support groups for HIV+ people; a research update; thank yous to ARC supporters.
Keywords: 
AIDS service organization (ASO); harm reduction; HIV/AIDS; volunteers

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