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.
Learning Resources — 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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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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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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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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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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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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Medical Interventions to Support Virological Suppression for HIV
In the first of three interactive session, participants will learn about barriers to virologic suppression among people with HIV and review multiple medical innovations that can promote virologic suppression. Participants will be able to compare the advantages and disadvantages of different single tablet regiments for HIV treatment and discuss strategies for implementation of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy.
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Aging, HIV, and Primary Care at Health Centers Session 2
This two-part webinar series will explore the unique healthcare needs of aging individuals living with HIV and provide primary care providers with strategies to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Attendees will learn how to address the complex medical, social, and psychological challenges that arise as people with HIV age, and how to integrate HIV care with general aging-related health concerns.
Aging, HIV, and Primary Care at Health Centers Session 1
This two-part webinar series will explore the unique healthcare needs of aging individuals living with HIV and provide primary care providers with strategies to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Attendees will learn how to address the complex medical, social, and psychological challenges that arise as people with HIV age, and how to integrate HIV care with general aging-related health concerns.
