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CT HIV Planning Consortium: August 28, 2024

Details

Starts at: August 28, 2024 9:00am ET
Ends at: August 28, 2024 12:00pm ET
Free Admission

Description

In collaboration with the NEAETC, the Connecticut Department of Health's HIV Prevention and Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part B Program welcomes Connecticut medical providers, Ryan White funded sites, community health workers, HIV prevention site staff, and the general public to attend this monthly event.

This month's meeting will include a presentation by Dante Gennaro and Mitchell Namias on Connecticut's HIV Prevention and Care Integrated Plan. 

Intended Audience

Connecticut Medical Providers, Ryan White funded sites, Community Health Workers, HIV Prevention Site staff, and the general public.

Contact

Person: Dante Gennaro
Email: Dante.Gennaro@yale.edu

Targeted Populations

A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event.

  • Adolescents (ages 13 to 17)
  • Young Adults (ages 18 to 24)
  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Black or African American
  • Hispanic or LatinX
  • Women
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual
  • Transgender, Non-Binary, Other Gender
  • People Experiencing Homlessness
  • People with Incarceration Experience
  • Immigrants or Refugees
  • People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • HIV Transmission Risk Assessment
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Treatment as Prevention (e.g., U=U)
  • HIV diagnosis (i.e. HIV testing)
  • Linkage to Care
  • Retention and/or re-engagement in care
  • Hepatitis C
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Substance use disorders
  • Quality Improvement