Hip not Hep Youth Safer Tattooing and Piercing Project

05/14/2013

Check out the HepNS online fundraising auction. Make a bid and help prevent the spread of hepatitis. Search HepNS Auction from Facebook or go to URL http://ow.ly/kYU2X. Help us reach more people...repost to your FB page, tell your family, friends, and co-workers!

09/24/2012

Guiness announces the world record for 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' efforts to raise worldwide awareness of hepatitis. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2012/9/world-hepatitis-alliance-lands-see-no-hear-no-speak-no-evil-record-to-raise-awareness-44929/

The World Hepatitis Alliance set a Guinness World Record on July 28th of this year with the most people performing 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' in 24 hours (multiple venues).

09/11/2012

TeensHealth online magazine...great article on tattooing!
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/safe_tattooing.html #

So Is It Worth It?

Is getting a tattoo worth the money and hassle? It's up to you. Some people really enjoy their tattoos and keep them for life, whereas others might regret that they acted on impulse and didn't think enough about it before they got one. Getting a tattoo is a big deal, especially because they're designed to be permanent.

If you've thought about it and decided you want a tattoo, make sure you do a little detective work and find a clean, safe, and professional tattoo shop. Also, remember that getting and maintaining a tattoo involves some responsibility — after you leave the tattoo shop, it's up to you to protect and treat it to prevent infections or other complications.

What's the safest way to get a tattoo? Does it hurt? What can go wrong? Knowing the facts will help you decide whether a tattoo is a good idea for you.

08/28/2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ccNDResTw&feature=player_embedded

08/27/2012

Now's your chance to sign up to walk for the Scotiabank AIDS walk for life. You can enter a team or sign up to walk with our HepNS team. To register yourself with the HepNS Walk Team, click the link below and either sign up as a returning walker, or as a new walker then join the HepNS team. http://www.aidswalkforlife.ca/Halifax.htm

This page contains useful information about Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Halifax. If you would like information about a Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life event in another community, please click here.

08/23/2012

a great photo of World Hepaptis Day taken by Snap online magazine.

08/23/2012

Dear Friends, Family, and Co-workers,

I'm participating in Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Halifax on Sunday, September 23, 2012. This year's Walk will take place at Halifax Commons.

You can help support me by making a quick and secure donation online. Please visit my personal donation page by clicking on the link below:

http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=3430061&langPref=en-CA

Your support will help increase awareness about HIV/AIDS and provide essential services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in our community.

If you have any questions, please contact me by replying to this e-mail.

For more information on the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life, or to register to Walk, please visit:

http://www.aidswalkforlife.ca

Thanks for your support!

Regards,

Carla Densmore

Please support the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life by visiting www.aidswalkforlife.ca to find an event nearest you.

08/21/2012

Check out our video record of the HepNS World Hepatitis Day activities on the Halifax waterfront July 28th. We took part in the World Hepatitis Alliance Guinness World Record attempt. 30 organizations in 20 countries joined together to raise awareness of hepatitis. Here in Halifax we had 224 partiicpants. It was an exciting time for all.

Watch HepNS World Hep Day activiites on July 18, 2012 on the Halifax waterfront Helipad. Lots of volunteers, crowds, Town Crier and entertainment. Lots of fa...

08/01/2012

Get tested for hepatitis! Lots of people don't know they have it because you could have it for years with no symptoms. Get tested so you can get treated! This great video explains testing. http://youtu.be/Zl_kw8qHGTI

The "Hepatitis C Made Simple" educational video series aims to break down complex information about hepatitis C into short, simple, and engaging concepts thr...

07/31/2012

http://youtu.be/l8tlWfU0SDc

07/31/2012

very good explanation of Hep C

The "Hepatitis C Made Simple" educational video series aims to break down complex information about hepatitis C into short, simple, and engaging concepts thr...

07/27/2012

Come join Heppy on the Helipad (by Bishop's Landing) tomorrow at noon sharp to set a Guinness World Record to raise awareness of hepatitis. We will be doing the 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' actions as demonstated by Heppy.