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STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE ACHIEVING IMPACT
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Greetings!
Did you know that almost exactly 20 years has passed since James Thatcher, an accomplished AIDS activist in Ontario, passed away?
| James Thatcher (1956-1993) |
Thatcher, who died of HIV-related complications on January 2, 1993, spent much of his life pressuring the government to do more for PHAs. More specifically, he stressed the issues of drug distribution, HIV research and standards of care. Diagnosed with HIV in 1988, Thatcher, who had been a co-chair of AIDS ACTION NOW! and a co-founder of HALCO, once handcuffed himself to the office door of the Minister of Health, demanding a meeting. This act embodies the passion he held for the issue of HIV/AIDS in Ontario, a passion that will forever be missed.
Shortly before he passed away, Thatcher had this to say:
"I have lived a charmed life. Although it would have been nice to be around longer, I really have few regrets. I have traveled extensively. Been around the world. I have had tremendously rewarding times as a gay activist, political hack and an AIDS activist. And at various points, I hope that I have had an impact and made a difference."
For more interesting facts, visit Project Remember. |
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As you may have read in last week's Did You Know, Jay Browne passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13. He led a long and admirable life and accomplished so much in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Ontario. In honour of Jay, we have posted a video from 2008 on our YouTube channel with interviews and reflections from those who knew him best. Please take some time to watch and remember one of the key figures in Ontario's fight against HIV/AIDS. |
Universities Without Walls (UWW) Profile
We have published a new profile for UWW, the educational and training arm of the CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS. This time around, we've decided to profile a faculty member involved in UWW.
Timothy Christie is a medical ethicist based out of New Brunswick and a long-time lecturer for UWW. Among other things, we asked him about different phases of the fight against HIV/AIDS, methadone clinics, supervised injection sites, and how he still uses the teachings of Aristotle in his day-to-day work. The article, as well as numerous audio clips from his interview, are posted on the UWW website.
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Striving for Excellence Achieving Impact
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Methadone Management (Casey House) January 25, 2013
Complex Cases from the Clinic at 410 (SMH HIV Round) January 29, 2013
Halt Homophobia and HIV App Launch (ACG) January 31, 2013
A Case Based Update on Antiretroviral Therapy (Casey House) February 7, 2013
Understanding Dementia (Casey House) February 22, 2013
Full Day Symposium (Casey House) March 22, 2013
Insight into Anxiety (Casey House) March 29, 2013
Understanding Substance Use (Casey House) April 26, 2013
Addictions Care - Bridging Support from the Physicians Office, to Hospital, to Home (Casey House) May 13, 2013
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