Coping with COVID-19: Insight from the front lines of HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health emergency. Here in Canada, issues like staffing, supply shortages and cancelled programs are having a major impact on harm reduction, HIV and hepatitis C programs. Many community members, especially those who are most marginalized, rely on these essential services for their health and well-being. This interactive webinar will provide a forum for frontline workers across the country to discuss issues and ideas on how they are serving vulnerable people in their communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will hear from a panel who will share what their agencies and communities are doing, and provide a venue for attendees to ask questions and share ideas and resources with each other. We will also share the latest science on the risks for COVID-19 among people living with HIV, hepatitis C or people who use drugs. Moderator: Chris Hoy, Knowledge Specialist, CATIE Speakers: Sean Hosein, Science and Medicine Editor, CATIE Zoë Dodd, Hepatitis C Program Coordinator, Toronto Community Hep C Program Jason Altenberg, Chief Executive Officer, South Riverdale Community Health Centre Holly Gauvin, Executive Director, Elevate NWO Matthew Bonn, Consultant, HaliFIX Overdose Prevention Society, Halifax Area Network of Drug Using People (HANDUP) Ahmed M. Bayoumi, General Internist and HIV physician at St. Michael’s Hospital Patrick McDougall, Dr. Peter Centre

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