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SUMMARY:ELEVATE en Español: Chicago
DESCRIPTION:¡NMAC se complace en anunciar nuestra colaboración con Howard Brown Health (HBH) para la próxima iniciativa de capacitación “ELEVATE en español!” \nEn Howard Brown Health\, brindan atención que respeta y valora a las personas tal como son. Su personal está dedicado a ayudar a los clientes a vivir su mejor vida. Desde pediatría hasta geriatría\, HBH brinda atención experta a la comunidad LGBTQ+ y sus aliados\, sin importar su capacidad de pago. \nNMAC y HBH se unen para ofrecer capacitaciones de desarrollo de capacidad completamente en español para personas que viven con el VIH y proveedores de servicios que respaldan a personas que viven con el VIH y su comunidad\, principalmente en Chicago. Las fechas de capacitación son del 25 al 29 de septiembre de 2023\, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.\, en 1025 West Sunnyside Ave.\, Chicago. \nComo parte de nuestra Iniciativa de Justicia Lingüística\, todas las sesiones de capacitación se llevarán a cabo completamente en español\, garantizando un acceso equitativo y una experiencia inclusiva para todos los participantes. \nÚnete a nosotros en esta experiencia de capacitación enriquecedora\, con el objetivo de mejorar las habilidades de liderazgo y promover un acceso equitativo a servicios vitales. \nPara obtener más información sobre la elegibilidad y para presentar tu solicitud\, visita nuestro sitio web. \n¡Mantente atento a más actualizaciones y detalles sobre esta fantástica colaboración!\n  \nNMAC is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Howard Brown Health (HBH) for the upcoming “ELEVATE en español” training initiative! \nAt Howard Brown Health\, they provide care that respects and values people just as they are. Their staff is dedicated to helping clients live their best life. From pediatrics to geriatrics\, HBH provides expert care to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies\, regardless of their ability to pay. \nNMAC and HBH are teaming up to deliver capacity building trainings fully in Spanish for individuals living with HIV and service providers supporting people living with HIV and their community\, mainly in Chicago. The training will take place at 1025 West Sunnyside Ave.\, Chicago\, from September 25th to 29th\, 2023\, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. \nAs part of our Language Justice Initiative\, all training sessions will be facilitated entirely in Spanish\, ensuring equitable access and an inclusive experience for all participants. \nJoin us for this empowering training experience\, aimed at enhancing leadership skills and promoting equitable access to vital services. \nTo learn more about eligibility and to apply\, please visit our website.
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/elevate-en-espanol-chicago/
LOCATION:Howard Brown Health\, 1025 West Sunnyside Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PrEP Initiatives for the Latino/a/x Community
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of different PrEP initiatives that have been proven effective in the Latino/a/x community. The faculty will also discuss practical strategies that increase the knowledge\, comfort\, and skills of providers to engage this community in PrEP services. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\n \n\nDiscuss the current state of HIV transmission and PrEP utilization among the Latino/a/x community.\nIdentify different PrEP initiatives focused on the Latino/a/x community\, including culturally sensitive education and outreach\, community-based testing programs\, and PrEP access programs.\nEvaluate the effectiveness of PrEP initiatives for the Latino/a/x community\, including their impact on HIV transmission rates\, PrEP uptake\, medication adherence\, and health outcomes.\nDevelop strategies to improve and expand PrEP initiatives for the Latino/a/x community\, such as increasing funding for PrEP programs\, increasing access to PrEP medication\, and addressing cultural barriers.\n\nFaculty \nYelitza Lemoine is the Prevention Director at CAN Community Health. She previously served as the Chair for the Regional HIV/AIDS Committee and the Statewide Latino AIDS Coordinator for the Florida Department of Health. In addition\, she previously served as the Chair of the Florida AIDS Advisory Group.  \nIn her multiple roles\, Ms. Lemoine has incorporated several high-impact strategies that were highly effective in reaching high-risk populations such as Hispanic/Latino and Haitian populations and other minorities. During the pandemic\, she was responsible for the creation and implementation of new strategies such as Online Prevention and Home Testing Kit Distribution among others.  She recognizes that the at-risk populations have difficulty accessing HIV prevention and care services. However\, she firmly believes that through community efforts\, everyone can make positive changes in our society to improve inclusion and equality for the members of the community.
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/prep-initiatives-for-the-latino-community/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T140000
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SUMMARY:Latino/a/x Community Engagement in HIV Prevention
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of Latino/a/x cultural background\, barriers to testing and access to care that Latino/a/x patients experience\, and strategies for providing optimal and equitable HIV prevention and care services for this community. \nLearning Objectives\n \nUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the unique cultural\, linguistic\, and social factors influencing HIV prevention and care in Latino/a/x communities.\nDescribe strategies to enhance awareness and knowledge of HIV prevention methods\, testing\, and treatment within the Latino/a/x community.\nDevelop partnerships and collaboration with community leaders to ensure culturally relevant and accessible HIV services for the Latino/a/x population.\nEvaluate and improve the effectiveness of HIV prevention and care programs by incorporating feedback from Latino/a/x “Community Engagement Surveys” to adapt best practices into local areas.\n\nFaculty \nYelitza Lemoine is the Prevention Director at CAN Community Health. She previously served as the Chair for the Regional HIV/AIDS Committee and the Statewide Latino AIDS Coordinator for the Florida Department of Health. In addition\, she previously served as the Chair of the Florida AIDS Advisory Group.  \nIn her multiple roles\, Ms. Lemoine has incorporated several high-impact strategies that were highly effective in reaching high-risk populations such as Hispanic/Latino and Haitian populations and other minorities. During the pandemic\, she was responsible for the creation and implementation of new strategies such as Online Prevention and Home Testing Kit Distribution among others.  She recognizes that the at-risk populations have difficulty accessing HIV prevention and care services. However\, she firmly believes that through community efforts\, everyone can make positive changes in our society to improve inclusion and equality for the members of the community.
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/latino-a-x-community-engagement/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Address Intersectional Stigma
DESCRIPTION:Living with HIV can be challenging in many regards. People living with HIV are complex individuals who are more than their viral loads and treatment regimens. They often face a variety of stigmatizing situations and people. Additionally\, intersectional stigmas further complicate the lives and health outcomes of people living with HIV. \nJoin Alive! Maryland on Tuesday\, July 18\, 2023 at 1:00pm ET for an interactive webinar that will discuss strategies for considering the multiple stigmas patients face and how to minimize their impact. \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe different types of stigmas and how they can affect people living with HIV\nIdentify ways to reduce or eliminate the use of stigmatizing language\nAddress the effects of stigmatizing terms and phrases on healthcare and patient outcomes\nDiscuss intersectional stigma and the importance of addressing each patient as an individual\n\nPlease note that continuing education credits are not available for this webinar. \nFaculty: Valerie Wojciechowicz \nValerie Wojciechowicz has been in the HIV field for 27 years. She has created and managed medical peer programs\, speaking programs\, and trainings with the goals of erasing stigma and discrimination and helping others see the value of eliminating stigmatizing language around HIV. Her experiences as a long-term survivor\, living with HIV for 37 years\, have motivated her to work tirelessly locally\, statewide\, and nationally. Valerie uses her experience as a woman living with HIV since the age of 23 to educate\, advocate\, and provide support. She is extremely passionate about improving the quality of life and education for the HIV and AIDS communities and plans to continue working toward these goals.
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/strategies-to-address-intersectional-stigma/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Project L.E.A.P. May 2023 Classes
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Project L.E.A.P. is hosting new classes May 2023! \nThe Learning\, Empowerment\, Advocacy\, and Participation Program (L.E.A.P.) is actively recruiting for the May 2023 class.  We encourage participants to apply for this multi-session consumer focused empowerment training program designed for participants in Prince George’s County\, Montgomery County\, Baltimore City\, and Baltimore County. \nThe L.E.A.P. program is a multi-session training program designed to strengthen the leadership capability of People living with substance use disorders\, Sexually Transmitted Infections\, HIV\, and Viral Hepatitis.  LEAP is a status-neutral engagement strategy designed to provide training and direct-action opportunities for people who use drugs as well as those Marylanders living with and impacted by HIV\,  Sexually Transmitted Infections\, and viral hepatitis.  A key objective is to build participants’ self-efficacy to engage with decision-making bodies in the communities where they live\, work\, and play.  \nThe next class is scheduled to begin on Friday\, May 12. \nTo REGISTER for Project L.E.A.P. click on the following link: https://forms.gle/AbPM4tJ5U6AJ7mLb6. \nWe are accepting applications until May 5.
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/project-leap-may-2023-classes/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:STI Intensive 3-Day Course
DESCRIPTION:The STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins invites you to increase your knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) through an STI Intensive Course\, October 3–5\, 2022. \nPresentations emphasize HIV/AIDS\, other STIs and associated syndromes. \nObjectives include:\n1. Identify the sites from which specimens should be obtained.\n2. Discuss STI Diagnosis.\n3. Describe the management of STIs.\n4. Describe the role of the disease intervention specialist (DIS) in STI control.\n5. Describe the importance of interprofessional collaboration in health department and private practice regarding STIs. \nThis training is sponsored by the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins\, co-sponsored with Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center and Virginia Department of Health. \nThe full 3-day course registration is limited to 45 full-time participants. \nContinuing education is provided. Continuing education credit will only be awarded to participants who attend the entire program. All participants must pass the posttest in order to receive any credit. \nTarget Audience:\nPhysicians\, nurse practitioners\, nurse midwives\, physician assistants\, nurse clinicians\, and registered nurses working in STD\, Family Planning\, and other primary care clinics in both public and private settings\, Trauma Centers\, Acute Care clinics\, and Clinicians that examine patients. \nPlease complete the brief survey below to indicate interest.\nInformation about registration will be communicated after the course roster is finalized. \nTake Survey
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/sti-intensive-3-day-course/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T084500
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SUMMARY:STI Intensive 3-Day Course
DESCRIPTION:The STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins invites you to increase your knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) through an STI Intensive Course\, October 3–5\, 2022. \nPresentations emphasize HIV/AIDS\, other STIs and associated syndromes. \nObjectives include:\n1. Identify the sites from which specimens should be obtained.\n2. Discuss STI Diagnosis.\n3. Describe the management of STIs.\n4. Describe the role of the disease intervention specialist (DIS) in STI control.\n5. Describe the importance of interprofessional collaboration in health department and private practice regarding STIs. \nThis training is sponsored by the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins\, co-sponsored with Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center and Virginia Department of Health. \nThe full 3-day course registration is limited to 45 full-time participants. \nContinuing education is provided. Continuing education credit will only be awarded to participants who attend the entire program. All participants must pass the posttest in order to receive any credit. \nTarget Audience:\nPhysicians\, nurse practitioners\, nurse midwives\, physician assistants\, nurse clinicians\, and registered nurses working in STD\, Family Planning\, and other primary care clinics in both public and private settings\, Trauma Centers\, Acute Care clinics\, and Clinicians that examine patients. \nPlease complete the brief survey below to indicate interest.\nInformation about registration will be communicated after the course roster is finalized. \nTake Survey
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/sti-intensive-3-day-course/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T160000
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SUMMARY:STI Intensive 3-Day Course
DESCRIPTION:The STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins invites you to increase your knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) through an STI Intensive Course\, October 3–5\, 2022. \nPresentations emphasize HIV/AIDS\, other STIs and associated syndromes. \nObjectives include:\n1. Identify the sites from which specimens should be obtained.\n2. Discuss STI Diagnosis.\n3. Describe the management of STIs.\n4. Describe the role of the disease intervention specialist (DIS) in STI control.\n5. Describe the importance of interprofessional collaboration in health department and private practice regarding STIs. \nThis training is sponsored by the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins\, co-sponsored with Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center and Virginia Department of Health. \nThe full 3-day course registration is limited to 45 full-time participants. \nContinuing education is provided. Continuing education credit will only be awarded to participants who attend the entire program. All participants must pass the posttest in order to receive any credit. \nTarget Audience:\nPhysicians\, nurse practitioners\, nurse midwives\, physician assistants\, nurse clinicians\, and registered nurses working in STD\, Family Planning\, and other primary care clinics in both public and private settings\, Trauma Centers\, Acute Care clinics\, and Clinicians that examine patients. \nPlease complete the brief survey below to indicate interest.\nInformation about registration will be communicated after the course roster is finalized. \nTake Survey
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/sti-intensive-3-day-course/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T120000
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CREATED:20220902T131652Z
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SUMMARY:PTF: Rapid HIV Testing
DESCRIPTION:This training will cover relevant HIV testing regulations\, implementation strategies and scripts to offer testing and delivery of results for application in community and clinical settings.  This training will demonstrate the use of a rapid HIV antibody test\, OraQuick Advance and provide testing certification. \nDetails and Registration
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/ptf-rapid-hiv-testing/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Training
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