Alive Maryland

HIV and Aging: Exploring Brain Health and Cognition
2023-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Description

Examine the dynamic intersectional between aging and HIV and how it increases the risk for poorer brain health and cognitive functioning
Explore strategies and interventions to promote brain health and prevent cognitive decline in adults aging with HIV
Review general patient assessment and management tools for adults living with HIV

Intended Audience

Clinicians, public health, social workers, case management, allied health, counselors and therapists

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

Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
Black or African American
Hispanic or LatinX
Women
Gay, lesbian, bisexual
Rural populations

Topics

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

Aging and HIV
brain health and cognition
Non-infection comorbidities of HIV and viral hepatitis
Health or Wellness Maintenance
Health literacy
Community linkages
Care coordination

Trauma-Informed Care: Practicing What You Preach, Part 1
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
The JH-WICY Virtual Toolkit presents Trauma-Informed Care: Practicing What You Preach, Part 1.
March 16, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:00pm Eastern
Learning Objectives:

Discuss trauma’s impact on youth through the lens of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Examine our biases and their impact on how we show up in youth care settings
Strategies to engage without power struggles
Discuss using Active Listening and Empathy to build connections with our patients and their families

Faculty:

Adrianne Martin, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Therapist, A Nu Day, LLC

Workforce Burnout: Breaking Cycles, Reinforcing Boundaries, and Nurturing Self-Care
2023-03-28 13:00 - 14:00
Workplace systems can cause burnout among healthcare professionals. There are a range of societal, cultural, structural, and organizational factors that contribute to burnout among the healthcare workforce. Some examples include: excessive workloads, administrative burdens, limited say in scheduling, and lack of organizational support.
Join Alive! Maryland for Part Two of the Provider Burnout Webinar Series on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 1:00pm ET. This webinar will provide strategies and techniques to mitigate burnout and moral distress in the healthcare workforce.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Identify systemic and structural elements that can support workplace satisfaction.
Describe strategies, tools, and resources that promote mental health and support self-care.
Explain methods for transforming workplace culture and building community support.
Review how to set professional boundaries.

Faculty:
Ebony Johnson, MHS
For over two decades, Ebony Johnson has been privileged to train, coach, and collaborate with public health and policy makers across local community-based organizations, national change organizations, and global normative bodies to improve health, expand rights, and foster more equitable professional practices. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is central across all areas in which Ms. Johnson works. She addresses social determinants and expanding awareness of the root causes of structural inequities that perpetuate disparities in health, rights, and quality of life. Ms. Johnson partners across disciplines to dissect the impacts of systemic racism and support organizations to cultivate equity, inclusion, and ethics throughout their policies and practices.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8i7IxFEWRRG6yQWT9sUcdg

New Frontiers, New Challenges in STI Prevention and Treatment
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
Please join the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for STI Prevention and the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins to learn about:

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) as an STI prevention tool
The recently detected novel strain of Neisseria gonorrhoeae with reduced susceptibility and resistance to key antibiotics

Presenter:
Matthew M. Hamill, MBChB, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
12:00pm – 1:00pm (EDT)
Register Now: https://courses.nnptc.org/class_information.html?id=3623
Registration deadline 5:00pm April 7, 2023
Continuing education credits from the CDC are available for this activity free-of-charge: CME 1.0; CNE 1.0, AAPA CME 1.0, CPH 1.0, CHES 1.0, MCHES 1.0, CEU 0.1

HIV & Aging: A Model of Integrating Geriatric Assessments into Routine HIV Care
2023-04-21 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will review different models used to integrate geriatric care into an HIV primary care clinic and describe preliminary outcomes and findings of an integrated geriatric/HIV clinic.
Speakers:

Sarah Schmalzle, MD Medical Director THRIVE Program Center for Infectious Disease, UMD
Judith Lee, CRNP, AACRN, THRIVE Program Center for Infectious Disease, UMD

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

Older Adults (ages 50 and over)

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

Aging and HIV
Non-infection comorbidities of HIV and viral hepatitis
Stigma or discrimination
Community linkages
Care coordination

Intended Audience:

Clinicians, Pharmacists, Allied health, CHW

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Utilizing Biomedical Interventions to Advance Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US
2023-04-25 13:00 - 14:00
Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US (EHE) is an ambitious initiative that aims to reduce new HIV infections in the US by 90% by 2030 by scaling up key HIV prevention and treatment strategies.
Join Alive! Maryland on Tuesday, April 25 at 1:00pm ET for a webinar that will provide an overview of EHE, as well as the context and current state of the HIV epidemic. This webinar will also address different forms of PrEP and PrEP formulations, how PrEP is utilized, side effects of PrEP use, and barriers to HIV treatment. The presentation will include case studies to illustrate these topics and the faculty will connect each topic’s role in Ending the HIV Epidemic.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Outline HIV and PrEP disparities in the United States.
Explain the importance of utilizing a status neutral approach to Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US.
Summarize current HIV prevention and treatment formulations and guidelines.
Review common side effects of PrEP and HIV treatment.
Identify barriers and opportunities to increase PrEP uptake and retain persons living with HIV in care.

Continuing education credits are available for this webinar, pending approval.
Faculty: Dr. Tyris Ford
Dr. Tyris Ford is a Doctor of Nursing Practice board-certified Nurse Practitioner practicing Family Medicine and Sexual and Reproductive Health, including HIV care, in the DMV. Dr. Ford strives to uplift the health and wellness of Black, Indigenous, people of color, and sexual and gender minority individuals within the region. He uses a patient-centered model and holistically approaches healthcare by addressing one’s mental, spiritual, and physical health. He has worked in the healthcare field for over ten years and recently served as a Director of Clinical Services for a community-based organization. Currently, Dr. Ford continues to practice Family Medicine in a local private practice while building his own healthcare business. One of his many goals is to cultivate positive social change and significantly contribute to Ending the HIV Epidemic.

HIV and Aging: Mental Health — Understanding the Complex Co-Morbidities We Face
2023-04-28 10:30 - 11:45
Attendees will be able to:

Describe the consequences of an aging population of patients with HIV
Discuss psychiatric co-morbidity in aging patients with HIV
Describe the cognitive impairment associate with aging and HIV

Speaker: Dr. Glenn Treisman, Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, JHU School of Medicine

Intended Audience

Clinicians, therapists, counsellors, social workers, case managers, allied health
CEUs will be provided for social workers, counsellors and therapists

Targeted Populations

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

Older Adults (ages 50 and over)

Topics

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

Aging and HIV
Mental health disorders
Health or Wellness Maintenance
Stigma or discrimination
Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility
Care coordination

Integrating Community Health Workers into Healthcare Teams
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00
Join Alive! Maryland on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00pm ET for a webinar that will cover the role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving health outcomes, strategies for integrating CHWs into clinical teams, effective communication and collaboration with CHWs, and best practices for supervision and training. The faculty will discuss potential benefits and challenges of integrating CHWs into the clinical workforce. This presentation will also review the necessary tools for healthcare professionals to collaborate effectively with CHWs in the interest of improving healthcare access and outcomes for their patients.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Describe the role of community health workers in improving healthcare access, health outcomes, and health equity.
Identify the essential skills, knowledge, and qualities of effective community health workers.
Identify the challenges and benefits of integrating community health workers into healthcare teams.
Describe how to collaborate and communicate effectively with community health workers to achieve shared goals.
Identify strategies for integrating community health workers into healthcare teams.
Explain the importance of cultural humility and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
Identify strategies for building cultural responsiveness among healthcare teams.

Continuing education credits are available for this webinar, pending approval.
Faculty:
Mellanese Alexander, CCHW
Mellanese Alexander is a Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW). She has a passion for community engagement, education, and prevention services. She believes that educating members of the community on healthy lifestyle choices empowers them to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.
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LGBTQ+ Youth and the Child Welfare System
2023-05-11 14:00 - 15:30
This 90-minute webinar will map current research on the needs, issues, and structures facing LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system, as well as the possibilities and challenges for future research, improved care, and evidence-based advocacy to ensure LGBTQ+ youth have the material and emotional care to survive and thrive in natal or new family settings. This work necessarily engages anti-racist and intersectional perspectives, as well as historical contextualization, across race, gender, sexuality, and poverty in understanding the child welfare system, its role and functioning, and its impacts, including the historical and present undue surveillance, control, and separation of children and families – particularly Black families. Panelists will discuss inequities affecting LGBTQ+ youth within child welfare systems, key advocacy issues, barriers, and interventions for improving outcomes. This session is hosted by the Innovations Institute’s Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity.
Register at: https://lgbtqequity.org/learn/#live

TelePrEP in Practice
2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:00
TelePrEP is a program that provides pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to individuals at risk of contracting HIV via remote telemedicine appointments. It allows patients to receive PrEP medication and support from a healthcare provider without having to visit a clinic in person, making it more convenient and accessible.
Join Alive! Maryland on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 1:00pm ET for a webinar that will review the benefits of telePrEP, strategies for integrating telePrEP into your organization’s services, and best practices.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss how telehealth has transformed access to quality HIV prevention services.
Identify aspects of provider readiness to deliver telePrEP, including availability of telehealth technical resources for providers.
Describe opportunities and strategies to leverage existing resources and infrastructure development to support the extension/utilization of telehealth services for PrEP by the healthcare team.
Describe model practices for the delivery of effective and engaging telePrEP services, including hybrid (in-person and virtual) models.

Faculty:
Christopher Hall, MD, MS, AAHIVS
Chief Medical Officer and Clinician
Avita Care Solutions & QCarePlus.com
Keith Taylor
RTS / PrEP Coordinator
Staywell Health Center

Safe & Effective LGBTQ+ Data Collection Learning Community: Safeguarding SOGI Data in Anti-LGBTQ+ Climates
2023-05-17 13:30 - 14:30
This Learning Community from the National SOGIE Center provides learners the opportunity to hear from experts in the field on serving LGBTQ+ populations and on collecting sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data in safe and effective ways. Join us for our next webinar, Safeguarding SOGI Data in Anti-LGBTQ+ Climates. There are many providers who are supporting LGBTQ+ clients in environments that are anti-LGBTQ+. This may be a home, a town, or even a state that does not have comprehensive protections for LGBTQ+ people. This session will cover how to balance asking about SOGI while maintaining the client’s privacy and safety. Check out our promotional clip to learn more, and you can register for the series here!

Prevention and Treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C in People with Opioid Use Disorder
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00
Among persons living with HIV in the United States, an estimated 15 to 30% have HCV coinfection. For persons living with HIV who have HCV coinfection, liver-related morbidity and mortality is a prominent non-AIDS-related complication—up to 80 to 90% of liver-related deaths in persons living with HIV are attributable to HCV infection-and proper treatment remains a priority. This webinar will discuss HIV/HCV co-infection, particularly among people who inject drugs, and evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
CEU Available
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the epidemiology of HIV and HCV infections in populations of people who use drugs, particularly those who inject drugs.
Outline established and emerging strategies to prevent infection in these individuals.
Evaluate the approach to treatment of HIV and HCV in these individuals.

Faculty:
Mark Sulkowski, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He is founding Director of the Johns Hopkins Office of Clinical Trials and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Trials and Research in the Capital Region (CAPRES). He also serves as the Medical Director of the Viral Hepatitis Center in the Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Gastroenterology/Hepatology in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Sulkowski has been the principal investigator for more than 120 clinical trials related to the management of viral hepatitis B and C in persons with and without HIV co-infection.
Register now at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1HHR6VaQjGm8K9s1X6LLg

Managing Multiple Funding Streams
2023-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will cover the benefits of multiple funding streams and the impact on programs and services. The faculty will discuss the systems needed to ensure appropriate management of multiple funding streams, programs, and outcomes. The presentation will include an overview of the Uniform Guidance and compliance requirements when managing multiple funding streams. It will also review the financial systems that must be in place to ensure appropriate management of multiple federal and state awards, as well as the enrollment and eligibility processes that are required to manage services and ensure participants are supported by the appropriate funding sources. The presentation will discuss strategies for managing multiple funding streams, looking at a combination of participants/clients/patients, providers, and services. There will be a discussion of time and effort and how it is impacted, particularly for providers/employees that are funded by multiple funding sources. This session will include a case study of a program with multiple funding sources, various services, and multiply funded providers.
Presentation Outline:

Strengths of multiple funding sources
Uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards
Fiscal management expectations
Enrollment and eligibility
Strategies for managing multiple funding streams
Time and effort
Case studies

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_79RfWo_nTX-GCctjGdvuvQ

Walking With Tribal Youth Part 1 — Embarking on a Journey: Where Have We Been?
2023-06-05 13:00 - 15:00
In recognition of Pride Month, the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity will be hosting a four-part webinar series on Supporting Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth! Join us every week in the month of June for the following sessions:
• Embarking on a Journey: Where Have We Been?
• Understanding How to Support Tribal Youth
• What Do We Need to Embark on This Journey?
• Panel Focusing on Lived Experience
Each session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.

Part 1: Embarking on a Journey: Where Have We Been?
Monday, June 5, 1-3 p.m. ET
This webinar is Part 1 of a 4-Part Pride Month series: Walking with Tribal Youth on Their Sacred Journey. This session will provide foundational knowledge that will prepare participants for their learning over the four-week series. Presenters will discuss historical context and the impacts of colonization on Two-Spirit people. Prior to colonization, Two-Spirit young people coming out were celebrated, and they played important roles in Native communities. With colonization came harmful attitudes and views of Two-Spirit people. Differences in terminology between western terms and those used in various tribal communities will also be addressed. The session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.
Register at: https://lgbtqequity.org/learn/#june

Monitoring Contracts and Subrecipients
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will begin with a discussion of the difference between a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor and the elements of subrecipient agreements, subawards and contracts. The faculty will review the Uniform Guidance and the requirements outlined in this document with regards to the recipient/subrecipient relationship and the necessary monitoring processes. This presentation will discuss the pre-award screening process and risk assessments to be performed prior to entering into an agreement, as well as the routine monitoring processes needed to ensure continued compliance. The presentation will discuss the corrective action process and strategies for recipients to partner with subrecipients to address compliance. Finally, this presentation will include a discussion of policies and procedures and their role in the monitoring process.
Presentation Outline:

Identify the differences between a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor
Review components of a subrecipient agreement/contract
Discuss the importance of pre-award risk assessments
Review monitoring requirements and implementation of monitoring activities
Discuss the difference between and expectations regarding policies and procedures

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AE0ihm3MTF6BtpVKfK024Q

Walking With Tribal Youth Part 2 — Understanding How to Support Tribal Youth
2023-06-12 13:00 - 15:00
In recognition of Pride Month, the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity will be hosting a four-part webinar series on Supporting Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth! Join us every week in the month of June for the following sessions:
• Embarking on a Journey: Where Have We Been?
• Understanding How to Support Tribal Youth
• What Do We Need to Embark on This Journey?
• Panel Focusing on Lived Experience
Each session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.

Part 1: Understanding How to Support Tribal Youth
Monday, June 12, 1-3 p.m. ET
This webinar is Part 2 of a 4-Part Pride Month series: Walking with Tribal Youth on Their Sacred Journey. This session will focus on the needs of Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth. Risk factors and rates of homelessness, violence against the community, and suicide rates will be discussed. Legislation will also be addressed and how it is impacting the community; examples of harmful as well as supportive legislation will be shared. Best practices for supporting young people will be shared, including the importance of listening to young people about their identities, and how to support young people experiencing mental health challenges. The session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.
Register at: https://lgbtqequity.org/learn/#june

Walking With Tribal Youth Part 3 — What Do We Need to Embark on This Journey?
2023-06-20 13:00 - 15:00
In recognition of Pride Month, the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity will be hosting a four-part webinar series on Supporting Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth! Join us every week in the month of June for the following sessions:
• Embarking on a Journey: Where Have We Been?
• Understanding How to Support Tribal Youth
• What Do We Need to Embark on This Journey?
• Panel Focusing on Lived Experience
Each session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.

Part 3: What Do We Need to Embark on This Journey?
Tuesday, June 20, 1-3 p.m. ET
This webinar is Part 3 of a 4-Part Pride Month series: Walking with Tribal Youth on Their Sacred Journey. This session will focus on respecting the journey for Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth and also for their families. For youth, becoming who they are is a sacred journey, and parent and family support is crucial. Parents may need support in working through grief or other complicated emotions in their journey to support their young person. Differences in western ideas of healing versus those used in tribal communities will be discussed, including ideas around supportive practices. Tools for supporting both youth and their parents will be shared, along with ways to educate friends and family on how to best support youth. The session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.
Register at: https://lgbtqequity.org/learn/#june

Budgeting and Maximizing Program Income
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar will start with a review of program income requirements. The faculty will discuss the definition of program income, sources of program income, and the allowable and unallowable uses or program income in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) programmatic and legislative requirements. The presentation will cover the recipient/subrecipient relationship as it relates to program income and the monitoring requirements for tracking and spending program income funds. The faculty will utilize case studies to identify sources of program income and methods for tracking and allocating program income, particularly from multiple funding streams. There will also be a discussion of how to budget program income and utilize program income to expand programming and services.
Presentation Outline:

Identify the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program program income requirements
Describe examples of program income
Discuss methods for tracking, monitoring, and spending program income
Review methods to budget and spend program income

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zeBGDvddQx2SdOyAOueoIg

Walking With Tribal Youth Part 4 — Supporting Native LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit Individuals
2023-06-26 13:00 - 15:00
In recognition of Pride Month, the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity will be hosting a four-part webinar series on Supporting Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth! Join us every week in the month of June for the following sessions:
• Embarking on a Journey: Where Have We Been?
• Understanding How to Support Tribal Youth
• What Do We Need to Embark on This Journey?
• Panel Focusing on Lived Experience
Each session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.

Part 4: Supporting Native LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit Individuals: Panel Focusing on Lived Experience
Monday, June 26, 1-3 p.m. ET
This session is Part 4 of a 4-Part Pride Month series: Walking with Tribal Youth on Their Sacred Journey, and will be a panel discussion focusing on experiences of supporting native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people. Panelists will share lessons from various perspectives of lived experience; what has helped, what harmed, what providers need to know. The panel will also include a talking circle and a Q & A session on supporting Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth. The session will begin and end with a breathing exercise and acknowledgment of attendees tending to their own spirit. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions to embark upon this journey of learning together.
Register at: https://lgbtqequity.org/learn/#june

Strategies to Address Intersectional Stigma
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Join 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.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Describe different types of stigmas and how they can affect people living with HIV
Identify ways to reduce or eliminate the use of stigmatizing language
Address the effects of stigmatizing terms and phrases on healthcare and patient outcomes
Discuss intersectional stigma and the importance of addressing each patient as an individual

Please note that continuing education credits are not available for this webinar.
Faculty: Valerie Wojciechowicz
Valerie 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.

Promoting Equity in BIPOC Healthcare through Community Engagement and PrEP Initiatives
2023-07-28 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will discuss how to promote equity, improve access, and increase retention in care among BIPOC communities in healthcare. Barriers and myths relating to PrEP use in BIPOC communities will be identified and dispelled to encourage patients’ use of PrEP while emphasizing the importance of a strong patient-provider relationship. Additionally, innovative healthcare delivery methods and initiatives will be explained to improve patients’ knowledge of PrEP and to increase PrEP uptake.
Learning Objectives:

Explain the importance of increasing PrEP utilization among BIPOC communities.
Identify barriers and dispel myths that impede the engagement and retention of PrEP use in BIPOC communities.
Explain the importance of cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and other factors strengthening the patient-provider relationship.
Briefly summarize PrEP formulations, effectiveness, adherence, and appropriate indications for PrEP use in BIPOC communities.
Describe innovative healthcare delivery methods to improve access to PrEP among BIPOC communities.
Review and explain initiatives and unique strategies to increase PrEP uptake and retention in care among BIPOC communities.

CEU will be available, information provided with the webinar.
Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AqkWp-AOQL-SenGIPrQzuA#/registration

Latino/a/x Community Engagement in HIV Prevention
2023-08-03 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the unique cultural, linguistic, and social factors influencing HIV prevention and care in Latino/a/x communities.
Describe strategies to enhance awareness and knowledge of HIV prevention methods, testing, and treatment within the Latino/a/x community.
Develop partnerships and collaboration with community leaders to ensure culturally relevant and accessible HIV services for the Latino/a/x population.
Evaluate 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.

Faculty
Yelitza 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.
In 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.

What's Next? PrEPping for Injectables Webinar Series
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00
Implementing Injectable PrEP at Your Agency: A 4-part series

The PS19-1904 Track B Capacity Building Assistance providers of Washington University in St. Louis, Latino Commission on AIDS, University of Rochester, and San Francisco Department of Public Health will host a four-part virtual series that will address injectable PrEP. Cabotegravir was approved for HIV PrEP in December 2021, but implementation and uptake have been low. The purpose of this series is to build the capacity of the HIV workforce for injectable PrEP implementation through peer-to-peer learning. This series is for agencies at any stage of implementation.
The sessions will address these 4 topics respectively.

Injectable PrEP: What the Science and Users Have to Say About It
Implementing Injectable PrEP: Lessons from the Field
Financing Injectable PrEP: Strategies and Lessons Learned
Putting It All Together

Join us for interactive sessions featuring panels, case studies, and more to enhance staff and provider knowledge on injectable PrEP!

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

All Virtual Sessions Start: 10 AM PDT | 12 PM CDT | 1 PM EDT
Register at: https://www.urccp.org/class-detail.cfm?Class=101994

PrEP Initiatives for the Latino/a/x Community
2023-09-14 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Discuss the current state of HIV transmission and PrEP utilization among the Latino/a/x community.
Identify different PrEP initiatives focused on the Latino/a/x community, including culturally sensitive education and outreach, community-based testing programs, and PrEP access programs.
Evaluate 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.
Develop 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.

Faculty
Yelitza 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.
In 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.

Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) to Prevent HIV Infection: Essentials for Maryland Providers
2023-09-26 13:30 - 14:30
Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) for HIV prevention is the use of antiretroviral drugs as soon as possible after a high-risk exposure to HIV. Increasing awareness of and access to nPEP leads to fewer HIV diagnoses and is an important strategy for Ending the HIV Epidemic.
Join Alive! Maryland, led by HealthHIV, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 1:30pm Eastern for a webinar that will cover key elements regarding Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) management. The faculty also will review the accompanying Alive! Maryland nPEP toolkit for Maryland providers.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

Describe three indications for nPEP use.
Identify the key baseline and follow-up clinical/laboratory assessments for nPEP.
Explain when and how to prescribe nPEP to PrEP.
Recognize three accompanying aids contained in the Alive! Maryland nPEP toolkit to facilitate prescription of nPEP.

Continuing education credits are available for this webinar, pending accreditation.

Prime Time Priorities for MADAP: Tools & Tips on Open Enrollment Outreach to Uninsured Clients
2023-10-03 13:00 - 14:00
This session will cover:

Priorities for MADAP

MADAP/MADAP Plus Basics
Health Care Insurance Benefits, Requirements, and Notifications
Plans Payable by MADAP

Best Practices Q&A

Additional information on this session will be available soon.

Empowering Black Women: Breaking Barriers to PrEP Across the Lifespan
2023-10-05 12:00 - 13:00
PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV, yet PrEP use among Black women is very low. Barriers include lack of awareness, negative experiences with providers, lack of confidence that providers know about PrEP, daily uptake, and negative response from partners.
Join Alive! Maryland, led by HealthHIV, on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 12:00pm Eastern for a webinar that will highlight HIV prevention among Black women at each stage of life, including strategies for engagement and barriers to care.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the history of HIV prevention and Black women.
Describe key strategies for engaging Black women in HIV prevention at each stage of the lifespan.
Identify barriers to PrEP for Black women at each stage of the lifespan.
Discuss the impact of culture and medical mistrust on healthcare decisions for Black women.

Continuing education credits are available for this webinar, pending accreditation.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9IEaiXQvTJiKxoxWgdV2Jg#/registration

Uniting for Health: Engaging Latino/a/x Faith-Based Organizations in HIV Prevention
2023-10-06 13:00 - 14:00
In minority communities, faith often unifies individuals across socioeconomic status, educational levels, and other social factors. In particular, people look to faith leaders in their community with trust and respect. Secular organizations that address HIV prevention can share common goals with faith-based organizations (FBOs), and therefore it is important for secular organizations to work collaboratively with FBOs and faith leaders in order to reach people who are disproportionately affected by HIV.

Join Alive! Maryland and HealthHIV on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 1:00pm Eastern for a webinar that will discuss engagement with Latino/a/x faith groups and organizations. The faculty will give an overview of Latino/a/x-focused FBOs in Maryland, explore the personal assessment process as well as the development of strategic religious engagement plans, and provide various resources. Participants will also learn strategies for effectively forming mutually beneficial relationships with diverse Latino/a/x faith groups in order to further their HIV prevention work.
Learning Objectives

Define Strategic Religious Engagement and other key terms inherent within diverse faith cultures
List at least three prevalent faith groups within the Latinx community
Discuss common challenges at the intersection of Faith and HIV
List at least three resources for ongoing engagement capacity development
Develop a Strategic Religious Engagement plan

Prime Time for Medicare Outreach and SHIP: Tools & Tips on Helping Clients Enroll in Medicare Prescription Coverage
2023-10-10 13:00 - 14:00
This session will cover:

Medicare Outreach and SHIP

MADAP Requirements and Medicare Resources
The ABCDs and Supplements of Medicare Enrollment
Plans Payable by MADAP

Best Practices Q&A

Additional information on this session will be available soon.
