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CT Statewide Grand Rounds: Status Neutral:
Lenacapivir & Long-Acting Injectables
December 19, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
The CT Statewide Grand Rounds Series, is a high-level, HIV syndemic focused training series aimed at providing the most up-to-date information and education for medical health care team members currently involved in HIV care looking to increase their ability to prevent new HIV infections, identify people with HIV who are undiagnosed or out of care, and link patients not on antiretrovirals to care to achieve viral suppression.
This session, Status Neutral: Lenacapivir & Long-Acting Injectables, will be presented by Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu from Yale University's School of Medicine.
The presentation's objectives include:
- Increase knowledge on Lenacapivir's use as HIV PrEP
- Review long-acting injectables' use as HIV treatment
All sessions provided in the CT Statewide Grand Round Series are CME-accredited.
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AIDS Seminar: Alzheimer’s Disease in People Living with HIV
January 13, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 ET
Description:
This talk will provide a brief review of cognitive impairment in the setting of HIV and the challenges of diagnosing other neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. It will provide practical advice on the evaluation of elders living with HIV who present with cognitive symptoms.
Speaker:
Victor Valcour MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Neurology and Division of Geriatric Medicine
Director, Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health at UCSF
Director, Post-doctorate Program in Brain Health Equity
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Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Impact on LGBTQIA+ People
January 16, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
Presented by Dr. Kevin Ard in collaboration with the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, this webinar will update health centers on responding to outbreaks of syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections among MSM in their communities. Discussions will include culturally responsive, evidence-based screening, testing, treatment, and outreach in coordination with public health departments.
CME and CEU credit available
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Essentials of HIV-Integrated Care: DoxyPEP & STIs
January 28, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
The Essentials of HIV-Integrated Care: Expanding Whole-Person Care Through Comprehensive and Specialty Trainings, is an HIV syndemic focused training series aimed at providing the most up-to-date information and education for medical health care team members currently not involved in HIV care to increase their ability to prevent new HIV infections, identify people with HIV who are undiagnosed or out of care, and link patients not on antiretrovirals to care.
This session will be on DoxyPEP & STIs and presented by Antonio Reisopoulos from Open Door Health, located in Providence, RI.
The presentation's objectives include:
- Increase Awareness: Educate participants about the prevalence and types of STDs that disproportionately affect individuals living with HIV.
- Understand Transmission Risks: Explain how STDs can impact HIV transmission and overall health, emphasizing the importance of safe practices.
- Promote Testing and Treatment: Encourage regular screening for STDs and discuss the benefits of timely treatment for both STDs and HIV.
- Enhance Communication Skills: Equip participants with strategies for discussing sexual health and STD testing with partners and healthcare providers.
- Provide Resources: Share information on local health services, support groups, and educational materials available for ongoing learning and support.
All sessions provided in the Essentials of HIV-Integrated Care Series are CME-accredited.
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Intimate Partner Violence and HIV ECHO 2024-2025
This learning opportunity is jointly provided by Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHCACT) and the Yale NEAETC CT Local Partner to educate providers on the impact and role of sexual violence, particularly intimate partner violence on HIV risks and outcomes as well as its impact on maternal mortality.
Sessions will be held monthly by Zoom and will include a 30-45 min presentation by a subject matter expert followed by case discussions among participants.
Topics will include: HIV and IPV, Human Trafficking, Maternal Mortality, Trauma Informed Care, Mandated reporting, PTSD and HIV, Local resources for people impacted by IPV
Schedule:
8:30 – 10:00 AM ET
Nov 6, 2024
Dec 4, 2024
Jan 8, 2025
Feb 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
May 7, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
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The series, now in its 5th year, is aimed at providing theoretical and practical information about HIV medicine, prevention, treatment, and management to medical case managers and people who are interested in medical case management.
This year's ECHO will focus on practical skills and information for medical case managers who help people living with HIV.
Topics to be covered include:
- Overview of Ryan White Case Management
- Trauma Informed Care
- The Relationship of Substance Use Disorder and HIV Treatment
- Shared Decision-Making in Healthcare
- Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Cultural Awareness to Reduce Stigma
- Case Management from the Client's Perspective
Schedule:
12:00–1:30 PM ET
Oct 24, 2024
Dec 5, 2024
Jan 23, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
May 22, 2025
June 26, 2025
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Recorded Live Events Available
for On Demand Viewing!
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Recorded AIDS Seminar: HIV nPEP: Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Speaker:
Aubrey Byron, BSN, RN, ACRN
Nurse/HIV Program Coordinator
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Description:
This webinar will empower clinicians to confidently prescribe nPEP to those at risk for HIV infection, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up recommendations for people with known or potential exposures to HIV. Health care providers should evaluate persons rapidly for nPEP; it must be started as soon as possible to be effective—within 72 hours of a possible exposure.
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On December 6th, Getting to Zero Massachusetts, an initiative of Fenway Health, honored NEAETC with the Flame of HIV/AIDS Activism award, a distinguished honor bestowed upon organizations that have demonstrated unwavering commitment and made significant contributions toward ending the HIV epidemic in Massachusetts. Represented by a vibrant glass flame, this award celebrates the organizations –and the advocates within them–who refuse to let the flame that carries the legacy and dreams of millions of HIV advocates before us flicker out. | |
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Health Equity ECHO Initiative
Massachusetts Advanced Tuberculosis Infection ECHO
8 Sessions for beginner and experienced practitioners
January 9 - May 22, 2025
Advanced MA Tuberculosis Infection ECHO - Open to Massachusetts primary care team members including clinicians, nurses, care managers, community health workers, peer navigators, pharmacists, social workers! Course starts January 9, 2025!!
Interested in being able to test and treat your patients for TB infection within primary care and manage some of the more nuanced scenarios? Beginners and more advanced participants welcome! All participants will receive introductory material prior to the start of the eight-session virtual and interactive course. You can receive up to 8 CME credits and the course is free.
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