This video call is hosted by the Dr. Peter Centre. It is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
This session will feature a presentation from Casey House as they share their new short film, Big F***ing Deal. Produced as a part of their Smash Stigma campaign, this short demonstrates how stigma intensifies and outcomes diverge when an HIV diagnosis intersects with challenges such as housing insecurity, substance use dependency, mental health challenges, and discrimination tied to identity. During the session, Casey House will discuss their Smash Stigma campaign and detail the intentions, production, and reception of their new short.
This video call will be conducted in English, with simultaneous French translation provided.
Featured speaker: Lisa McDonald, Director, Communications and Public Policy, Casey House.
# Why Join?
- Gain insight into how healthcare organizations are addressing stigma to improve health outcomes for their clients.
- Explore practical lessons in confronting socially constructed barriers to equitable health outcomes for people living with HIV from a communications perspective.
- Reflect on the effects of being judged, misunderstood, or unsupported for clients seeking care for complex health issues, including HIV.
- Engage in shared learning with peers navigating similar system-level challenges