AIDS Treatment Update, No. 44, August 1996
Edward King

The Mortimer Market Centre in London is running programmes on weight gain for HIV-positive gay men. The sessions include information on nutrition; healthy eating; maintaining weight and regaining weight, plus one-to-one sessions with the Senior Community Dietician. For more information, contact Colin Dixon at St Pancras Hospital Health Promotion Service on 0171-530 3946, or ask at the Mortimer Market Centre clinic.

Newly diagnosed

Body Positive in London is offering 12-week courses for newly diagnosed people or those who have been diagnosed for some time but have postponed doing something about it. They cover the impact of diagnosis; treatment issues; diet; nutrition; complementary medicines; money and legal matters; housing and social services; sex; and relaxation. Details from Adam on 0171-835 1045.

Gay health event

The 7th national lesbian, gay and bisexual health conference, Promoting Our Health, will take place at Ruskin College in Oxford on Saturday 26th October 1996. For information call 01865 243389 during office hours, or write to PO Box 817, Oxford OX1 1DR.

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