This webinar explores the impact of loneliness and social isolation on older adults at health centers and strategies for combating these challenges when caring for aging patients.
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Self- and Rapid Testing for HIV
HIV testing is a crucial component of efforts to address the HIV epidemic. Testing for HIV identifies those with infection so that they may receive antiretroviral treatment, which both improves their health and prevents transmission of HIV to others. In addition, PrEP, which prevents HIV acquisition among people with a higher risk for infection, requires testing prior to administration. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommend universal HIV testing at least once in a person’s lifetime. In addition, testing is recommended in each pregnancy and at least annually for people with a high likelihood for infection, such as sexually-active men who have sex with men and people who inject drugs. Periodic testing is also recommended for people taking PrEP. Unfortunately, approximately 13% of people with HIV do not know about their HIV status. Efforts to increase testing uptake and access are needed. Expanding HIV testing can be achieved through self-testing and rapid testing.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Preventative Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections at Health Centers
This webinar will provide health centers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively screen for and prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Reducing Suicide Risk for Patients at Health Centers
This webinar will focus on strategies and best practices for health centers to reduce suicide risk among patients. We will discuss risk factors and warning signs of suicidality and explore the critical role of health center staff in identifying and intervening with at-risk patients. Additionally, we will provide evidence-based suicide prevention practices, including strategies for collaborating with community resources.
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- Behavioral Health
Improving Health Communication with Patients at Health Centers
In this webinar, we will discuss best practices for improving health communications during clinic visits, leveraging technology, and patient focused communication to build trust and optimize health outcomes for all health center patients.
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- Organizational Change
Updates in HIV Prevention at Health Centers
This webinar will provide a comprehensive review of advancements in HIV prevention. We will discuss updated guidelines and best practices for medication prescribing and monitoring, emerging agents, and other new developments.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Oral Health Care for People with HIV at Health Centers
Join the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center for a webinar highlighting the unique oral health needs of people with HIV and discuss the ways in which health centers can provide effective, comprehensive oral care.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Stigma Surrounding HIV in Clinical Settings
Stigma can undermine multiple aspects of the HIV care cascade, including engagement in care and virologic suppression. Reducing HIV-related stigma is a key component of the United Nation’s Global AIDS Strategy. In this session, Dr. Whitney Irie will describe how stigma impacts HIV care and will outline steps to reduce stigma in health care settings.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Team-based Approaches to HIV Care
Lack of treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, homelessness, language barriers, and difficulties with transportation can all impede engagement in HIV care. In this second of three sessions, participants will learn about team-based approaches to HIV care that aim to overcome these and other common obstacles to viral suppression.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Infectious Disease Risks and Management Post-disaster: Implications for Patients with HIV at Health Centers
This webinar will explore the increased infectious disease risks that arise after a disaster, with a particular focus on how these risks impact patients with HIV. We will discuss the critical role health centers play in managing and mitigating these risks, with best practices for ensuring that patients with HIV continue to receive the care and support they need in the aftermath of a disaster.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention