The HIV-STI Nexus: Exploring the Hidden Connection
December 17, 2024The HIV-STI Nexus: Exploring the Hidden Connection session addresses how STIs can increase susceptibility to HIV and vice versa, making comprehensive screening essential for effective prevention and treatment. Experts will discuss the latest research on co-infection risks, the impact on patient health, and best practices for integrated screening and care.
The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Health in People Living with HIV
November 7, 2024This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among people living with HIV and the underlying factors contributing to this risk. Participants will learn about current risk prediction tools available for assessing CVD risk in people living with HIV, as well as the findings and implications of the REPRIEVE trial.
Managing Diabetes and HIV in the DMV: An Integrated Approach for Healthcare Providers
November 6, 2024Designed for healthcare professionals in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), this one-hour session will provide key insights into preventive strategies and management techniques for patients living with both conditions.
Strategies for HIV Testing and Linkage to Care for People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH)
September 18, 2024This webinar will discuss the critical challenges and strategies involved in screening, diagnosing, and linking people experiencing homelessness to appropriate HIV care.
Best Practices for Youth: Transition to Care, Cultural Competence & Communication
August 6, 2024This webinar will explore strategies for successfully transitioning youth living with HIV to adult care, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and effective communication to this process.
Adapting HIV Treatment for People with Substance Use Disorder
June 12, 2024In this activity, an expert discusses how to adapt HIV treatment for people with substance use disorders, exploring barriers to management, effective communication strategies, coordinating care with mental health and substance use treatment providers, and guideline recommendations for developing HIV care plans.
PrEP: Preventing HIV in Women Across the Lifespan
October 3, 2023This webinar will highlight the importance of engaging women in HIV prevention at each stage of life, including strategies for engagement and barriers to care.
Opportunities and Challenges of U=U
September 19, 2023This webinar will review challenges involved in achieving viral suppression and maintaining undetectable viral loads, particularly for people who use drugs. Providers also will gain an understanding of potential opportunities for promoting activities that contribute to harm reduction strategies in order to reduce barriers and increase drug user health.
Synergy in Care: Embracing and Empowering Community Healthcare Workers
August 4, 2023This webinar explores the role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving health outcomes. The faculty will review strategies for integrating CHWs into clinical teams, effective communication and collaboration with CHWs, and best practices for supervision and training. Participants will also learn about the potential benefits and challenges of integrating CHWs into the clinical workforce.
Supporting Clients Through the Stages of Change with Motivational Interviewing
July 25, 2023This interactive webinar defines, describes, and demonstrates motivational interviewing. It will present key concepts and principles of MI as a set of methods employed to help people increase intrinsic motivation by exploring and resolving ambivalence about behavioral change.
HIV Testing in Retail Pharmacies
July 1, 2023This course is designed for pharmacy staff who wish to develop the skills necessary to conduct a complete HIV testing session with retail pharmacy patients. Learners will be introduced to the CDC’s Six-Step HIV Testing Protocol and will review considerations for implementing it in pharmacy settings.
Destigmatization of Drug Use
June 2, 2023This session explores the impact of stigma on people who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) and those who are not clinically diagnosed but display symptoms. The presenter examines the relationship between stigma and systemic racism, as well as racism’s compounding effect on access to healthcare services for people who use drugs. The presenter also provides strategies for challenging stigma and misconceptions about SUD.
