BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HealthHIV - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:HealthHIV 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260904T192030Z CREATED:20260904T192030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192030Z UID:10000078-1791979200-1791982800@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:Drug Affordability in Practice: Who Saves\, Who Pays\, and What Happens to Access? DESCRIPTION:October 14\, 2026 • 12:00pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrescription drug affordability policies are increasingly shaping how states\, public programs\, health plans\, and other payers approach medication costs\, impacting access and affordability downstream across public and private coverage. \n\n\n\nJoin HealthHIV and its partners—AiArthritis\, the Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC)\, the Partnership for Safe Medicines\, and the Rare Access Action Project (RAAP)—for a live webinar that will examine where savings are anticipated to occur\, who likely benefits\, and how payment decisions can impact: coverage\, reimbursement\, benefit design\, provider and pharmacy practices\, patient assistance programs\, and out-of-pocket costs.  \n\n\n\nThe discussion will cover: \n\n\n\n\nState Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) and Council activities and Upper Payment Limits (UPLs) in states with that authority\n\n\n\nMedicaid Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committees and Drug Utilization Review (DUR) processes—and other broader payer and utilization-management decisions\n\n\n\nFederal Drug Pricing Policy and Medicare Maximum Fair Price (MFP) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/drug-affordability-in-practice/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Capacity Building ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Header-ADV-DrugAffordability.jpg LOCATION:https://healthhiv.org/event/drug-affordability-in-practice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20261005T200708Z CREATED:20261005T200708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T200708Z UID:10000081-1792497600-1792501200@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:The Strong Black Woman Myth: Reclaiming Rest\, Healing\, and Support DESCRIPTION:October 20\, 2026 • 12:00pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\nBlack women often navigate unique stressors while balancing personal\, family\, professional\, and community responsibilities. While resilience is frequently celebrated\, the expectation to remain strong at all times can create barriers to seeking support\, prioritizing self-care\, and addressing mental health and sexual health needs. \n\n\n\nThis webinar explores the mental health experiences of Black women through both clinical and community-centered perspectives\, highlighting the connections between emotional well-being\, HIV education\, and prevention. Participants will learn about common mental health challenges\, the impact of stress and trauma\, and how these experiences can influence sexual health decisions and engagement with HIV prevention services. Faculty will discuss healthy coping strategies\, HIV testing\, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)\, and practical approaches for building emotional resilience\, setting boundaries\, and accessing culturally responsive care. By centering the experiences of Black women\, this session aims to reduce mental health and HIV-related stigma\, promote open dialogue\, and support holistic approaches to wellness and prevention. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this activity\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss common mental health challenges and stressors that impact Black women’s emotional well-being and engagement with HIV prevention services\n\n\n\nIdentify strategies for building resilience\, establishing healthy boundaries\, and supporting mental and sexual wellness\n\n\n\nDescribe HIV prevention options\, including HIV testing and PrEP\, and the role of culturally responsive care and community resources in supporting access\n\n\n\nIdentify approaches for reducing mental health and HIV-related stigma and fostering open conversations within Black communities\n\n\n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\nKristin Easley\, MA\, NCC\, LPC \n\n\n\nKristin Easley is a Licensed Professional Counselor\, National Certified Counselor (NCC)\, and credentialed mental health therapist dedicated to helping individuals\, couples\, and families navigate emotional\, psychological\, and behavioral challenges. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and brings a compassionate\, client-centered approach to fostering healing\, resilience\, and personal growth. With extensive experience in clinical mental health counseling and healthcare services\, Kristin has successfully supported clients through a wide range of concerns\, including anxiety\, depression\, trauma\, substance use\, life transitions\, and family dynamics. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\, psychoeducational group facilitation\, parent skills training\, assertiveness training\, coping skills development\, behavioral modification planning\, and crisis intervention. \n\n\n\nKnown for her empathy\, professionalism\, and ethical practice\, Kristin is skilled at creating safe\, supportive environments where clients from diverse backgrounds feel heard\, respected\, and empowered. Her expertise extends to conducting mental health assessments\, navigating complex behavioral health systems\, and collaborating across healthcare networks\, including TRICARE\, Veterans Choice\, and Community Care Network programs. Kristin’s work is grounded in a commitment to holistic well-being\, cultural responsiveness\, and helping individuals build the tools needed to achieve lasting emotional health and meaningful life change. Her strengths in leadership\, communication\, confidentiality\, and relationship-building continue to make her a trusted advocate and resource for those seeking support on their mental health journey. URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/the-strong-black-woman-myth/ CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Header-EMP-StrongBlackWoman.jpg LOCATION:https://healthhiv.org/event/the-strong-black-woman-myth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T203000 DTSTAMP:20261006T193849Z CREATED:20261006T193849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T193849Z UID:10000082-1792609200-1792614600@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:A Switch in Time: State-of-the-Art Strategies for ART Modification in People with Virologically Suppressed HIV DESCRIPTION:Most people living with HIV in your practice are virologically suppressed and doing well\, which raises the questions of when to change an antiretroviral regimen that is working\, and why. The case for switching rests on subtle differences in tolerability\, metabolic effects\, drug–drug interactions\, resistance barrier\, and mode of administration that can be decisive for a given individual. In this interactive\, case-based symposium\, an expert faculty panel will work through commonly encountered clinical scenarios to reveal how and why they choose among an expanded array of switch options. \nNot an official event of IDWeek. Not sponsored\, endorsed\, or accredited by IDWeek. This simulcast is free to attend and open to anyone. \nPhysicians: maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™\nPharmacists: 1.50 contact hours (0.15 CEUs)\nNurse Practitioners/Nurses: 1.50 Nursing contact hours \nThis activity is intended for physicians\, pharmacists\, registered nurses\, and other healthcare professionals who provide care for people living with HIV. URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/a-switch-in-time-state-of-the-art-strategies-for-art-modification-in-people-with-virologically-suppressed-hiv/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Washington DC\, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Medical Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Header-Decera-SwitchInTime.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T133000 DTSTAMP:20260904T134608Z CREATED:20260904T134608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T134608Z UID:10000077-1792670400-1792675800@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:The Power of Peer Voices: Engaging Youth in HIV Prevention and Care DESCRIPTION:October 22\, 2026 | 12:00pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeer educators play a vital role in connecting young people to HIV prevention and care through trusted\, culturally responsive conversations. This webinar highlights two successful peer-led programs – one serving young men who have sex with men and another engaging Black women. Through presentations and a panel discussion featuring trained peer educators\, participants will gain practical strategies for building youth-centered programs that increase engagement\, reduce stigma\, and improve access to HIV prevention and care for youth aged 15-24. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the value of peer-led approaches in engaging youth in HIV prevention\, testing\, treatment\, and ongoing care\n\n\n\nCompare strategies used to effectively engage vulnerable communities through culturally responsive\, peer-driven programming\n\n\n\nIdentify practical approaches for recruiting\, training\, supporting\, and sustaining peer educators to improve youth engagement and health outcomes.\n\n\n\n\nFaculty: \n\n\n\n\nMaranda Ward EdD\, MPH\n\n\n\nPrincess Jauan Durbin\, MS\n\n\n\nIsabella Marte\n\n\n\nLorenzo Frepoli\, BFA\n\n\n\nReginald “R.J.” Chandler Jr.\n\n\n\nNoa Aviles URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/the-power-of-peer-voices/ CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Header-EBTI-PowerOfPeer.jpg LOCATION:https://healthhiv.org/event/the-power-of-peer-voices/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000 DTSTAMP:20261005T172723Z CREATED:20261005T172723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T172723Z UID:10000080-1793205000-1793208600@healthhiv.org SUMMARY:Navigating Patients to Same-Day PrEP DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2026 • 4:30pm Eastern\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\nThis 60-minute webinar equips clinicians and allied health professionals with practical strategies for navigating their patients to same-day or rapid-start PrEP in their practices. Participants will explore how meeting patients where they are—by offering PrEP initiation at the point of care—reduces barriers to HIV prevention and improves uptake. Topics will include: how to assess patient readiness for rapid-start PrEP; navigating insurance coverage and patient assistance programs to minimize delays in medication access; and\, building processes and the rapport needed to support follow-up and long-term adherence. Attendees will also be introduced to existing tools and models\, including HealthHIV’s PrEP readiness assessment and conversation guide\, that can be readily implemented in clinical workflows to streamline the path from patient interest to same-day PrEP initiation. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the clinical and public health benefits of same-day PrEP for meeting patients where they are.\n\n\n\nApply a structured approach to assessing patient readiness for same-day PrEP initiation.\n\n\n\nIdentify strategies for navigating insurance coverage and patient assistance programs to support timely medication access.\n\n\n\nUtilize practical tools and models to build processes and rapport that support patient follow-up and long-term adherence.\n\n\n\n\nFaculty\n\n\n\n\nDr. Steven K. Barnett\, MD\, Chief Medical Officer\, CAN Community HealthDr. Barnett received his Medical Degree from the University of Connecticut\, completed his residency in Hartford\, Connecticut\, and is board-certified in Family Medicine. He is a certified HIV specialist through the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Throughout his career\, Dr. Barnett has advocated for underserved and underrepresented groups in healthcare and has been involved in HIV prevention and advocacy. He believes in and practices with the goal of providing individualized and comprehensive care to every patient using a holistic approach. He has worked hard to increase services at CAN and provide a medical home for all patients.\n\n\n\nRaimatou Ngoma\, BS\, CHES\, CHW\, patient navigator/ PrEP navigatorRaimatou Ngoma is a public health professional with over three years of experience in community health\, HIV care\, and PrEP navigation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Maryland School of Public Health and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Community Health Worker (CHW). In her current role as an Infectious Diseases Program Coordinator\, Raimatou supports individuals across the HIV care and PrEP continuum through patient education\, care coordination\, medication and insurance navigation\, and connection to supportive resources. She also contributes to program development and implements workflows to improve care delivery and patient-centered services. Raimatou is passionate about public health\, health education\, and reducing barriers to healthcare access.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\nAccreditation\, Credit\, and Support\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nIn support of improving patient care\, HealthHIV is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nCredits/Contact Hours\n\n\n\nParticipants can earn up to 1.0 credits/contact hours (pending accreditation) for completion of the certification program. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nTarget Audience\n\n\n\nThis activity is intended for physicians\, pharmacists\, registered nurses\, PAs\, psychologists\, social workers\, and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients with HIV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nMedia\n\n\n\nLive Webinar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nRelease Date\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2026 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nExpiration Date\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2026 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nTime to Complete\n\n\n\n60 Minutes URL:https://healthhiv.org/event/navigating-patients-to-same-day-prep/ CATEGORIES:Education,Medical Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthhiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Header-MedEd-NavigatingSameDayPrEP.jpg LOCATION:https://healthhiv.org/event/navigating-patients-to-same-day-prep/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR