HIV & Aging: A Model of Integrating Geriatric Assessments into Routine HIV Care
2023-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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

MADAP Quality Management Committee Meeting, May 2023
2023-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) will hold a MADAP Quality Management Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. All are welcome to listen along as the committee discusses performance measures and quality improvement projects.

Intimate Partner Violence Among Sexual & Gender Minority Populations
2023-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent in gender and sexual minority populations, including among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. IPV is also associated with numerous mental and physical health problems in these populations. Despite this, few resources and treatments exist that are culturally appropriate for and specifically tailored to the needs of these groups. In this session, three expert panelists (Dr. Danielle Berke, Dr. Jillian Scheer, and Dr. Christopher Stults) will present on their respective programs of research related to IPV in LGBTQ+ populations, followed by a lively discussion and question/answer session with audience participants. This panel is hosted by the Innovations Institute‘s Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity.
Register at https://sogiecenter.org/offerings/data-collection/lc/.

Integrating Community Health Workers into Healthcare Teams
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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

Project L.E.A.P. May 2023 Classes
2023-05-12 | Online Event
We are excited to announce that Project L.E.A.P. is hosting new classes May 2023!
The 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.
The 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.
The next class is scheduled to begin on Friday, May 12.
To REGISTER for Project L.E.A.P. click on the following link: https://forms.gle/AbPM4tJ5U6AJ7mLb6.
We are accepting applications until May 5.

TelePrEP in Practice
2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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

Hearts & Ears Pridefest 2023
2023-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Hearts & Ears, 611 Park Ave, Suite A, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Hearts & Ears LGBTQIA+ Wellness and Recovery Center is hosting its third annual Pridefest, Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 2-8PM in Baltimore, 611 Park Avenue, Suite A. Enjoy music, games, refreshments, and a raffle & giveaways. This is a sober space event.
Event Flyer PDF: Download
Information on additional Pride events in Baltimore: Download

Managing Multiple Funding Streams
2023-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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.

MADAP Quality Management Committee, Q3 2023
2023-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) will hold a MADAP Quality Management Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. All are welcome to listen along as the committee discusses performance measures and quality improvement projects.
To register for the committee meeting, please visit the Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkceGsqTsuGtDy8FrfT7xxKRtaOJ3MJ2dL
Please contact Misty Carney at misty.carney@maryland.gov if you have any questions.

What's Next? PrEPping for Injectables Webinar Series
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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.

ELEVATE en Español: Chicago
2023-09-25 09:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 | Howard Brown Health, 1025 West Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
¡NMAC se complace en anunciar nuestra colaboración con Howard Brown Health (HBH) para la próxima iniciativa de capacitación “ELEVATE en español!”
En 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.
NMAC 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.
Como 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.
Únete 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.
Para obtener más información sobre la elegibilidad y para presentar tu solicitud, visita nuestro sitio web.
¡Mantente atento a más actualizaciones y detalles sobre esta fantástica colaboración!

NMAC is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Howard Brown Health (HBH) for the upcoming “ELEVATE en español” training initiative!
At 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.
NMAC 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.
As 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.
Join us for this empowering training experience, aimed at enhancing leadership skills and promoting equitable access to vital services.
To learn more about eligibility and to apply, please visit our website.

Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) to Prevent HIV Infection: Essentials for Maryland Providers
2023-09-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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 | Online Event
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
