AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area

01/07/2026

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Have you heard? The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists now recommends hepatitis C screening in the first trimester of EVERY pregnancy. Early testing...

12/24/2025

Greetings community members! ACNBA is closing for the holidays today at 12 and will reopen to the public on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:30.

We wanted to share that we have heard that there are meals available tonight and tomorrow in a few spots around town.

Sukhdev Restaurant located at 180 Shirreff Ave #140, is offering a meal to anyone who asks today December 24 from 1-9pm and tomorrow December 25th from 1-9pm.
The Procathedral is offering a free lunch tomorrow from 11:30 -1:30.
The Elks Lodge is offering a meal from 2-7pm December 25th.
Twiggs Coffee Roasters was providing a free coffee to folks Dec 24th.

From all of us to all of you. Best wishes for a peaceful holiday and health 2026.

Kind Regards,
Stacey
PS: This is Hemingway who helped us tag our scarves for World AIDS Day.

12/23/2025

Happy holidays from us here at ACNBA!

Please note that we will be closed from December 24th at noon until January 5th at 8:30am. If you need support during this time, please call the crisis line at 1-800-352-1141.

See you in 2026!

12/11/2025

Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause in loving memory of our friend, Bryan Eade.

12/09/2025

“I've definitely experienced Transphobia. My inability to get healthcare as a Trans woman is Transphobia. I know doctors don't want to take me because [they] don't want to deal with the 'complications' involved with me.”

Stigma, discrimination, and a lack of Trans-competent care can create significant barriers for people to access HIV testing, care, and support. It’s integral for service providers to create spaces that are free of gender identity or gender-expression based discrimination. Explore the Creating Authentic Spaces toolkit from The 519 to learn more about creating these spaces.

Check out this resource: Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity And Gender Expression Toolkit To Support The Implementation Of Institutional And Social Changehttps://www.oaith.ca/assets/library/The519_CreatingAuthenticSpaces_AODA.pdf




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The image is a bold, poster-style graphic in warm pinks and reds. At the top left, large hand-drawn block letters read “16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM” in dark pink, and directly beneath that in smaller type is the subtitle “against gender-based violence.” The WHAI logo sits in the upper right corner.
Across the middle, a white, typewriter-style caption strip contains the central quoted statement: “My inability to get healthcare as a Trans woman is transphobia.”
Below and to the left is a hand, medium brown in colour, holding a trans pride flag. A yellow star and orange star sit to the right.
Below and to the right of the quote is a short paragraph in small white type: “It’s integral for service providers to create spaces that are free of gender identity or gender-expression based discrimination.” The hashtag “ ” appears near the lower right corner.]

12/04/2025

WOW🤩so wonderful to see so many Red Scarves around . These scarves are for you to take! Keep sending us your pics!

12/04/2025

Did you take any pics wearing your red scarf? Send them our way!

12/03/2025

Due to structural exclusion and discrimination, women lack awareness about HIV risk and HIV prevention medications. In a study done with women in 2023/24, nearly 50% were unaware of PrEP or PEP and nearly 90% had never been offered PrEP or PEP.

PrEP and PEP are valuable tools for women who have or may experience violence to reduce their risk of HIV transmission. To learn more about PrEP and PEP, including how to access them, visit https://whai.ca/about-hiv/hiv-prevention/

Characterizing Cis and Trans Women’s HIV Risk and Access to HIV Prophylaxis in Ontario, Canada: https://openaidsjournal.com/VOLUME/19/ELOCATOR/e18746136387776/




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A soft lavender background. At the top, a hand-drawn daisy and a little gold star frame the bold headline: “16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM” against gender‑based violence in deep plum lettering. Below, — “Violence against women (VAW) is the most pervasive health risk to women and gender‑diverse people in Canada” — and calls out what shelters must do.

Three white, cut‑out style strips stack like sticky notes with the demands: “low barrier,” “engage in harm reduction practices,” and “accessibility for all.” A bright red megaphone icon anchors the design, amplifying the message. At the bottom, the campaign hashtag “ ” sits beside the WHAI logo.]

12/01/2025

We’ll be tying hundreds of red scarves around the city very soon!

12/01/2025

It’s , a day to remember those we’ve lost, honour those who’ve fought, and stand behind all people living with and affected by HIV. HIV is on the rise in Canada, and health inequities are fueling the epidemic. It affects all communities, but especially those most underrepresented in our healthcare systems. Wear a red ribbon. Talk about HIV. And visit CANFAR.com to get the facts

12/01/2025

Today is . Join us @ 10am!