Cocaine and Methamphetamine Use: Strategies for Addressing Acute Intoxication and Withdrawal
May 9, 2025This course discusses the addiction hypothesis behind cocaine and methamphetamine use in order to provide strategies for addressing intoxication and withdrawal.
Faith in Action: Alternative Harm Reduction Strategies for Youth
April 29, 2025Join us for an insightful and transformative presentation as we explore the intersection of faith, community support, and youth well-being. In this panel discussion, we will examine alternative harm reduction strategies for addressing substance use, mental health challenges, and risky behaviors among young people in our congregational settings.
Ethical and Compassionate Pregnancy Care for Patients Who Use Drugs
April 10, 2025This webinar will explore the ethical and compassionate approaches needed to provide effective care during pregnancy for patients who are using drugs. Focusing on both the health of the patient and their baby, faculty will examine the importance of nonjudgmental, evidence-based practices that support harm reduction, informed choice, and autonomy.
Transforming Pleasure and Wellness: Party Culture and Harm Reduction
April 1, 2025This panel discussion explores the intersection of pleasure, party culture, and harm reduction. Panelists will share insights on fostering wellness, promoting safety, and addressing substance use in social settings, emphasizing inclusive, judgment-free strategies to support informed and empowered choices.
Grace in Action: Faith-Led Harm Reduction Strategies
This session explores the role of faith communities in advancing harm reduction principles. It highlights compassionate, inclusive approaches rooted in faith-based values to support individuals on their journey toward healing and wellness, fostering trust, dignity, and meaningful engagement within spiritual contexts.
Engaging and Healing: A Trauma Informed Approach
This session provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care, emphasizing the importance of recognizing trauma’s pervasive impact and integrating responsive practices. Participants will gain insights into fostering trust, promoting safety, and empowering individuals through culturally sensitive, evidence-based approaches that prioritize healing and resilience.
Navigating Medical Mistrust in Urgent Care and Emergency Departments
February 20, 2025This webinar will address the critical issue of medical mistrust among individuals who use drugs, especially within the high-stress environments of emergency departments and urgent care centers. Many people who use drugs face unique barriers to receiving compassionate, non-judgmental care in these settings, often due to past experiences of discrimination, stigmatization, and misunderstanding.
Shifting Perspectives: The Dynamics of Bias in Individuals and Systems
February 12, 2025In this course, participants will embark on a journey to uncover the layers of bias that exist within individuals and systems, going beyond surface-level observations to understand the underlying mechanisms at play.
Re-Envisioning Sexual History Taking
January 22, 2025This self-paced learning module will focus on the application of the 6 P’s of sexual history taking, identify strategies to overcome barriers to comprehensive history gathering, and emphasize the importance of cultural awareness and humility in ensuring an inclusive approach for all patients.
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.
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.
