This publication discusses the advantages and challenges of telePrEP, the use of telemedicine specifically for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and provides best practices for clinicians and PrEP programs.
Learning Resources — HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Telehealth and PrEP/HIV Care Outcomes
Participants of this training will learn about the current research in telehealth and PrEP/HIV care outcomes, including PrEP @ Home and considerations for the administration and management of PrEP during COVID-19. Additionally, training participants will explore the topic of PrEP program implementation in a health center setting, including best practices for systems of care and improving adherence.
Meeting at the Crossroads of HIV & Aging
With over 50% of people living with HIV/AIDS aged 50 and older, this webinar will address the unique health conditions and social determinants of health for the increasing population of long term survivors and newly diagnosed as they grow older.
Coordinating Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV Treatment in Primary Care
HCV and HIV are overlapping epidemics with serious clinical implications for infected patients. Community health centers are poised to prevent and treat these viral infections by understanding the implications of comorbidity and by creating a welcoming environment for those at risk for, previously infected, or currently infected with one or both diseases. Join the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium and the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center for a webinar exploring the link between HCV and HIV, and particular considerations for community-based primary care providers. We will be joined by infectious disease specialists Dr. Kevin Ard and nurse practitioner Maggie Beiser, Director of HCV Services at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, who will share expertise and cases that demonstrate best practices for preventing and/or treating co-infection.
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HIV and Diabetes
This webinar, intended for our clinical audience, will explore best practices for the management of co-occurring HIV and diabetes. Drs. Janet Lo and Kevin Ard will present cases highlighting the risk of developing diabetes among patients with HIV. Participants of this webinar will learn about the metabolic side effects of antiretroviral medications and discuss drug interactions between anti-diabetic and antiretroviral medications.
PrEP Care for Patients Experiencing Homelessness
In this national, panel-style webinar, participants will learn about promising and best practices for PrEP programming for patients experiencing homelessness. Panelists, including a medical provider, an administrator, and a nurse, will discuss barriers to care, ideas for creating welcoming and affirming environments, and strategies for PrEP navigation for people experiencing homelessness.
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ACCELERATE PrEP for HIV Training Modules
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) refers to the use of anti-retroviral medication by people at risk of acquiring HIV, and is highly effective to protect against HIV infection.
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TelePrEP and Tele-STI Care: Optimizing Safer Sex in the Pandemic
The webinar discusses what is known about sexual behavior during the pandemic and what constitutes safer sex in the COVID-19 era. The talk contextualizes PrEP as part of a sexual harm reduction strategy and discusses models for remote PrEP delivery and clinical monitoring. Practical issues, such as STI screening and reimbursement, are also discussed.
HIV Measures and Reporting
In partnership with The HITEQ Center, The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center hosts a one-hour question and answer style webinar to explore the new UDS reporting from the Bureau of Primary Health Care to help health centers expand outreach, testing and linkage to care for HIV screening, prevention, and treatment. A short presentation on the details of the new/ updated measures on PrEP, HIV screening and HIV linkage to care is followed by a panel Q+A with Jillian Maccini, The HITEQ Project Director, and Danielle Funk, Health Informatics Manager for Fenway Health.
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Sexual Health in the time of COVID-19
In this webinar, Dr. Ken Mayer discusses sexual health in the time of COVID-19. Participants learn how to counsel patients on the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and how to protect themselves in the context of sexual health. Dr. Mayer will offer strategies for providers to help patients minimize risk of SARS-CoV-2 acquisition while affirming the desire for intimacy, and participants will learn how telehealth technology can be used to provide remote sexual health counseling and screening for STIs.
