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youth for positive change

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Youth for Positive Change is a group that is trying to educate teens about safe sex, and the HIV/AIDS virusProblems with health care in CanadaCanadians take pride in having universal health care, meaning that health care is supposed to be available to everyone, free of cost. But, in reality, there are differences in how easily people from different backgrounds can get health care, and in the kind of care they get. Sexism, racism, and homophobia (fear of homosexuals) in the medical system affect how health services are created and who gets them.People also face different problems getting health care depending on where they live. Services vary from region to region and are often unequal. Those who live in rural and remote areas may have problems getting knowledgeable medical care, appropriate blood tests, etc., and may feel isolated.Not having enough money can also be a problem. Currently, many treatments are not covered by government health plans. This is particularly true of complementary therapies. Sometimes "user fees" – fees that you pay yourself – are charged for treatments or services. Due to government cutbacks and changing philosophies about the provision of health care, health care is increasingly becoming the responsibility of the person who is sick.Drug companies often fail to provide experimental treatments to people not participating in clinical trials. (Providing these services for free is sometimes called "compassionate access" – see Page 175.)These are just some of the ways in which getting health care in Canada can be a problem.. Click here to get Falling Snow

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I want to meet you all! EVERYONE, bands people, friends, celebes. EVERYONE! the more people Youth For Positive Change the more people it can effect, which will help the group reach its goal to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.Life After DiagnosisWhen you've been told you have HIV or AIDS, it's natural to have questions like, "What will happen to my health?" "Can I or should I continue to have sex?" and "Should I tell my family?" It may seem that there are too many questions and no place to start.People who have HIV or AIDS face many challenges. Having a weakened immune system is hard on your body. It can be emotionally overwhelming, and can leave you discouraged and despairing.You are not alone. There are things you can do to stay healthy longer. The more we learn about HIV and AIDS, the longer people are living. There are ways to prevent infections and delay the progression of HIV disease. And if you do get sick, there are many new treatments that can help.Figuring out how you're going to look after your health can help you avoid health problems. Your approach should be flexible so it can respond to changes in your life.To take care of yourself physically, you can exercise, eat properly, take antiretroviral drugs, take treatments to prevent infections, take vitamins, and get plenty of rest. Mental and emotional health are just as important. It helps to talk about HIV to the people who are important in your life. Other people who have HIV may be able to understand your feelings and offer advice. You may want to check out a support group. Some community-based AIDS groups can provide counsellors and help you find other forms of emotional support.Consider becoming more involved in your community. For some people, spiritual and religious beliefs are helpful; you may find guidance from an aboriginal elder or other religious leader, or through prayer, traditional aboriginal healing, or meditation. Different things will work for different people; find out what works for you. Your nearest AIDS group, other people living with HIV/AIDS, complementary therapists, and health care professionals can all give you advice. Make the changes that you feel comfortable with, and don't try to do everything at once

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info for peopel living with HIV

Managing Your Health, 1999 edition Introduction WELCOME TO the third edition of Managing Your Health: A Guide for People Living With HIV or AIDS, published by the Community AIDS Treatment Information ...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:32:00 PST

advocaYYYY!

AdvocacyAdvocacy involves identifying and trying to reduce barriers to health care that may exist in institutions, government policies, or social systems. Advocacy can be done on an individual basis o...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:37:00 PST

the book -part one

How to use this bookManaging Your Health tries to show you how to take action in order to be as healthy as you can. Currently there is no cure for AIDS, but there are things you can do to perhaps dela...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:37:00 PST

A tidbit of information for you! :)

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a number of symptons and infections that come from the damaged immune system. This comes from Human Immunadeficiency Virus(better  known to us non-doc...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 09:47:00 PST

Pleins feux sur le VIH/sida : Faits saillants

Pleins feux sur le VIH/sida : Faits saillants du XVIe Congrès international sur le sidaHenry Lau ..L'enthousiasme était de plus en plus palpable à Toronto, à l'approche du Congrès internatio...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:37:00 PST

The world focuses on HIV/AIDS"Highlights from the 16 International AIDS Conference

The World Focuses on HIV/AIDS: Highlights from the XVI International AIDS ConferenceBy Henry Lau ..Build-up towards the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006) could be felt days before the even...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:34:00 PST

Pratiques de tatouage à risque en prison : le soutien à des initiatives de réduction des méfait

Pratiques de tatouage à risque en prison : le soutien à des initiatives de réduction des méfaits est nécessaire pour contrer les taux élevés de VHC et de VIH en prisonpar Henry Lau Se faire tatou...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:30:00 PST

unsafe prison tattoo practises

Unsafe Prison Tattoo Practices: Support for Harm Reduction Initiatives Needed to Curb High Rates of Hepatitis C and HIV in Prisons By Henry Lau Getting a tattoo is a popular practice, with about 1...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:24:00 PST

Becoming a Canadian AIDS Society member

Build broad support for action on HIV/AIDS Strengthen the voice of people living with HIV/AIDS in Canada and internationally Receive valuable tools and resources to promote your work with HIV/AIDS aff...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:22:00 PST

CANADIAN AIDS SOCIETY

About the Canadian AIDS Society   Registered as a charity since 1988, the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is a national coalition of over 125 community-based AIDS organizations across Canada. We are...
Posted by youth for positive change on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 09:52:00 PST