BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Alive Maryland - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alivemaryland.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alive Maryland
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTSTAMP:20260421T233614
CREATED:20230417T150947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T151007Z
UID:2526-1683849600-1683935999@alivemaryland.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alivemaryland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Project-LEAP-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233614
CREATED:20230510T183332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T183411Z
UID:2591-1684328400-1684332000@alivemaryland.org
SUMMARY:TelePrEP in Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss how telehealth has transformed access to quality HIV prevention services.\nIdentify aspects of provider readiness to deliver telePrEP\, including availability of telehealth technical resources for providers.\nDescribe opportunities and strategies to leverage existing resources and infrastructure development to support the extension/utilization of telehealth services for PrEP by the healthcare team.\nDescribe model practices for the delivery of effective and engaging telePrEP services\, including hybrid (in-person and virtual) models.\n\nFaculty:\nChristopher Hall\, MD\, MS\, AAHIVS\nChief Medical Officer and Clinician\nAvita Care Solutions & QCarePlus.com \nKeith Taylor\nRTS / PrEP Coordinator\nStaywell Health Center
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/teleprep-in-practice/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233614
CREATED:20230515T143941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T143941Z
UID:2597-1685016000-1685019600@alivemaryland.org
SUMMARY:Prevention and Treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C in People with Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCEU Available \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the epidemiology of HIV and HCV infections in populations of people who use drugs\, particularly those who inject drugs.\nOutline established and emerging strategies to prevent infection in these individuals.\nEvaluate the approach to treatment of HIV and HCV in these individuals.\n\nFaculty:\nMark 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. \nRegister now at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1HHR6VaQjGm8K9s1X6LLg
URL:https://alivemaryland.org/event/prevention-and-treatment-of-hiv-and-hepatitis-c-in-people-with-opioid-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR