BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HealthHIV - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthhiv.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for HealthHIV REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T140000 DTSTAMP:20261021T175803Z CREATED:20261015T152908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T175803Z UID:10000084-1794488400-1794492000@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:The Love Language of Healthcare: Advocating for the Care You Deserve DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER 12\, 2026 @ 1:00pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\nThis webinar will empower Black women to advocate for themselves when accessing healthcare. Focusing on sexual health\, HIV prevention\, testing\, and treatment\, participants will learn what questions to ask and information to seek from providers\, how to communicate their needs and boundaries\, and strategies for navigating and challenging healthcare stigma. Through a culturally responsive lens\, participants will also explore their “love language” in healthcare and identify the communication and care approaches that help them feel respected\, informed\, and empowered. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this activity\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify at least three key questions to ask or pieces of information to discuss with a healthcare provider about sexual health and HIV prevention\, testing\, and treatment.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate at least two self-advocacy strategies for communicating healthcare needs\, preferences\, and boundaries.\n\n\n\nRecognize at least two forms of stigma or bias that may affect healthcare experiences and identify strategies to address them.\n\n\n\nApply at least two communication strategies that promote respectful\, trusting\, and patient-centered interactions with healthcare providers.\n\n\n\n\nFaculty:\n\n\n\nAshley CobbAshley Cobb is a sexual health expert\, writer\, and HIV activist known for her open and forward-thinking approach to sexual freedom\, sexual pleasure\, and practical sex advice. Ashley is the millennial microphone for women of color seeking sexual liberation and ultimate pleasure. Her work has been featured in top media outlets such as Essence\, Huffington Post\, Cosmopolitan\, and Women’s Health. URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/the-love-language-of-healthcare/ LOCATION:https://healthhiv.org/event/the-love-language-of-healthcare/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Header-EMP-LoveLanguage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T173000 DTSTAMP:20261008T154751Z CREATED:20261008T154751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T154751Z UID:10000083-1795019400-1795023000@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Care: Strategies for HIV Prevention\, Health Equity\, and Addressing Barriers to Care DESCRIPTION:November 18\, 2026 • 4:30–5:30pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Conference Registration \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis webinar will explore how cultural\, social\, and structural factors can influence health experiences\, access to care\, and health outcomes\, with a focus on HIV prevention and sexual health. Participants will examine how stigma\, communication barriers\, social determinants of health\, and cultural assumptions can create barriers to HIV prevention\, testing\, treatment\, and other healthcare services. The webinar will provide practical strategies for delivering culturally responsive\, respectful\, and inclusive care that advances health equity\, strengthens HIV prevention efforts\, and supports improved health outcomes among diverse populations. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify cultural\, social\, and structural factors that influence health outcomes.\n\n\n\nDescribe common barriers to equitable healthcare access and services.\n\n\n\nRecognize how cultural assumptions and biases can affect healthcare interactions.\n\n\n\nIdentify culturally responsive strategies to build trust and improve health outcomes.\n\n\n\nIdentify approaches to advance health equity\, including HIV prevention and care.\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\nAmy Zamot \n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\nDr. Lisa Connors URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/culturally-responsive-care-strategies-for-hiv-prevention-health-equity-and-addressing-barriers-to-care/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Header-EMP-StigmaConf2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T170000 DTSTAMP:20261008T172033Z CREATED:20261002T161832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T172033Z UID:10000079-1796374800-1796403600@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:In-Person HIV Prevention Certification — Atlanta\, Georgia DESCRIPTION:HealthHIV\, in partnership with the Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center\, Southeast HIV/AIDS Education and Training Center\, and Positive Impact Health Centers\, invites you to attend an in-person training in Atlanta\, Georgia on Friday\, December 4th\, 2026 to earn your free HIV prevention certification. If you are a healthcare professional (clinician\, allied health\, or navigator) seeking to enhance and demonstrate your knowledge of strategies for HIV prevention or counseling and/or your delivery of inclusive\, affirming PrEP navigation services\, consider joining us! \nAttendees can select one of the following two certification programs: \n\nHIV Prevention Certified Provider™ (HIVPCP) Certification\, or\nHIV PrEP Navigation™ Certification (HIVPNC).\n\nThese certification programs offer providers and allied health professionals support in implementing HIV prevention strategies and guide community members in their use of PrEP over time. They also promote interprofessional collaboration and teamwork by engaging clinical and non-clinical providers to improve their HIV prevention and PrEP services. \nThis is your opportunity to connect with expert faculty\, network with peers\, and elevate your HIV prevention expertise. \nParticipants in either of the tracks will: \n\nEarn up to 5.50 free continuing education credits (CME\, ABIM MOC\, AAPA\, NCPD\, CPE\, CE).\nReceive a certification recognizing their designation as an HIVPNC\, HIVPCP\, or HIVPCPRx (pharmacists).\nReceive a listing alongside thousands of others in either the HIV Prevention Certified Providers or Certified HIV PrEP Navigators national online directories.\nEnjoy free attendance\, complimentary lunch\, and beverages. URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/in-person-hiv-prevention-certification-atlanta-georgia/ LOCATION:Loudermilk Conference Center\, 40 Courtland Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Medical Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Header-PCP-PNC-Atlanta-v4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T160000 DTSTAMP:20261022T130727Z CREATED:20261022T130727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T130727Z UID:10000086-1796805000-1796832000@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:Third Annual LIFT HIV Summit DESCRIPTION:The Effi Barry Training Institute\, led by HealthHIV and in partnership with DC Health HAHSTA\, invites you to join us for the Third Annual L.I.F.T. HIV (Leadership\, Innovation\, and Future Trends) Summit on Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026. \nThis pivotal\, free event is aimed at advancing the fight against HIV in Washington\, DC through three distinct yet interconnected paths: Leadership\, Innovation\, and Future Trends. Each path addresses critical aspects of the HIV epidemic\, fostering innovative approaches and collaborative strategies to drive progress and improve outcomes. The L.I.F.T. HIV Summit is designed to inspire and equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make meaningful strides toward ending the HIV epidemic in DC. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026\nTime: 8:30am – 4:00pm Eastern\nLocation: Catholic University’s Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center\, 601 Thea Bowman Drive NE\, Washington\, DC 20064.\n\nContinuing education credits will be available\, pending accreditation. \nThe complete agenda will be available soon. Space is limited\, so reserve your spot today! URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/third-annual-lift-hiv-summit/ LOCATION:Catholic University Pryzbla Center\, 601 Thea Bowman Drive NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20064\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Capacity Building,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Header-EBTI-LIFT-2026-Date-Location.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320 DTSTAMP:20260601T133640Z CREATED:20260601T133640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T133640Z UID:10000061-1805068800-1805500799@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:The 25th National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week DESCRIPTION:During National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week\, hundreds of organizations across the country join with the Coalition to advocate for improved health outcomes for the LGBTQ community. \nThe 25th National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week will take place March 15–19\, 2027. URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/the-25th-national-lgbtq-health-awareness-week/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness Days,Capacity Building,Communications,Education,Medical Education,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/savethedate-HAW2027.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270605 DTSTAMP:20260702T164357Z CREATED:20260701T185005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T164357Z UID:10000072-1811894400-1812153599@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:SYNC 2027 DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! HealthHIV\, HealthHCV\, and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health are proud to announce that SYNC 2027 will be held June 2–4\, 2027 in Washington\, DC. SYNC 2027 will be bigger and bolder than ever\, bringing our national healthcare community together to drive synchronicity in health care. \nSYNC continues to be the premier national conference for HIV\, HCV\, STIs\, Drug User Health\, LGBTQ Health\, and Health Equity\, and in 2027 we’re taking the experience to the next level. URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/sync2027/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Capacity Building,Education,Medical Education,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Save-the-date-SYNC-2027-header.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR