https://t.co/JNsYbwxHfS has launched with harm reduction info, resource links, and video interviews from not only guys in the scene who’ve used substances for fun and pleasure, but also health and community service providers - all talking about how and why they do what they do.

#POZStories I’m Still Here: Emmett Monterey hopes tomorrow will be better than today #HIV

@max_ottawa and @OttawaHealth are holding another community pop-up mpox vaccine clinic on Wed. November 20 from 2:30-7pm at the Max office at 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004 Book your appointment now: https://t.co/LSk5qIffos

Mpox clade 1b cases have now been confirmed in the UK, Sweden, Germany and India. This strain is deadlier and more infectious than the clade II strain which made up the 2022 outbreak affecting mostly queer men. Thankfully, the current vaccine is effective against clade 1b!

On October 25, 1991, Princess Diana visited @caseyhouseTO, Canada’s first hospice for people with AIDS, and spent time with patients and staff. #gayhistory #aidsawareness

GMSH has joined 72 organizations in signing an open letter to the Ontario Govt to protest its recent decision to close and restrict supervised consumption sites in the province. https://t.co/9K0Sinjuwm

On October 14, 1977, anti-gay lobbyist Anita Bryant was pied in the face by gay rights activist Thom L. Higgins. #history #onthisday #gayhistory #anitabryant

CATIE is hiring!📣 We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to fill the following two roles: 1️⃣ Knowledge Broker, Harm Reduction. 2️⃣ Knowledge Specialist, Harm Reduction Programming.

How do you stand when you cruise for sex? From my analog cruising manual.

The Ontario government plans to halt funding to ten supervised consumption sites in the province. We know this will result in more conflict, overdose and death. The evidence in favour of these sites has been out there for a long time! Harm reduction saves lives.

Through @CATIEinfo and @GMSHAlliance's Proud Prick campaign, men who have sex with men can access Hep C resources, education, and information on where to get tested. Learn more: https://t.co/aU2raHSDby

We 💜 pricks who get pricks … because it means they’re getting tested for #hepC! We’re proud to have worked with #queer and #trans communities at every stage of this campaign. Share this video, then visit our website: https://t.co/5Y3l0tU0v2 🤝 @GMSHAlliance 💜💜💜

1 Thread on #mpox which is in the news again since a returning traveller was diagnosed in Sweden with a new more dangerous strain which reached Europe for the first time. In the 2022-23 global outbreak I was clinical advisor to @WHOEurope Here’s what I think you need to know.

It's official! @GMSHAlliance welcomes our new incoming Executive Director Gilles Charette, who comes to us by way of Trellis HIV & Community Care!

Happy 100th birthday, James Baldwin!

We’re on the Pink Brick Road Tour today in London, ON meeting with alliance member organizations as well as local community workers and health workers!

#Mpox is back in Ontario and @bitchonarrival has a message for y'all! Get two doses of the vaccine for best protection against viral transmission and severe symptoms. https://t.co/emtjtIfcPa

CDC updates on rising cases of deadlier Mpox Clade I strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as data in the US about vaccine effectiveness Summary here: https://t.co/ndoyUzLSL3 Full article in @pozmagazine https://t.co/SU0haWqTGu

Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is back in Ontario and the data show that two doses ✌️ provides the best protection against transmission and severe symptoms! Don't let the virus dampen your summer plans! Check out https://t.co/emtjtIeEZC to learn more!

We’re recently seen data that new seroconversions are happening with guys who have stopped or paused taking their HIV PrEP medication so we want to remind folks that: ✨PrEP only works if you take it! ✨ #hivprevention #truvada #hivprep

It's been 2 years since the first confirmed case of mpox (formerly monkeypox) was reported in Ontario! The 2022 outbreak was contained but now we're seeing a spike in cases again. So remember to get your 1st and 2nd dose of the vaccine for best protection!