PrEP Now… Not Later!! Increasing PrEP Access Through Same-Day PrEP and TelePrEP
Podcast AreaThis podcast will focus on the BIPOC population and those aged 13-34. In 2021, the new HIV infections of those aged 13-34 accounted for 58%. Same day and telePrEP is not a novel concept but it is highly under utilized. We will discuss the statistics and models on how to implement it.
Opening Plenary — Today’s Landscape: The State of HIV, HCV, STIs, Harm Reduction and LGBTQ Health
Ballroom
This plenary session will feature subject matter experts in each of the five SYNC focus areas to share the current “state of” and future implications in HIV, HCV, STIs, harm reduction and LGBTQ health.
Conversations on the Lived Experiences of Black Women with HIV
Podcast AreaBlack women in the United States, and globally, are disproportionately affected by HIV. In multiple studies, Black women report feeling disrespected and dismissed when they do engage with healthcare providers. Additionally, the stigmas associated with HIV, race, and gender are interlinked and strongly influence decision making around engaging with treatment and preventative care. This podcast, a conversation between two Black women with more than a decade of HIV clinical care, beholds the experience of caring for Black women living with HIV and those who could benefit from PrEP - centering their lived experiences and strategies on how to better care for Black women.
Harm Reduction Track, Session 1
Studio F- Centering People in the Sex Trade: Harm Reduction Tools for Better Health
- Leveraging HIV and HCV Advocacy Opportunities to End the Epidemics
HIV Prevention Track, Session 1
Studio B
- Spilling the Tea: How Medical Mistrust Impacts HIV/STI Prevention and Treatment for Young LGBTQ+ Black Women and Girls
- Evaluating Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Within the Military Health System
STIs Track, Session 1
Potomac A
- Hey CIS, Can We Talk...? Black Women, Sexuality, and PrEP
- STD Crisis: A Case for Rapid POC Testing
- Effects of Targeted Provider Education on HIV and STI Testing Rates at an FQHC
HIV Treatment Track, Session 1: Innovations
Studio E- Long-Acting Injectables: Improving Team Member Engagement Across Four NYC HIV Clinics
- Implementing a Tailored Approach to Provide Affirming HIV Care to LGBTQIA+ Youth
- Leveraging Medicaid and Hospital BPAs to Link People With HIV to Care
Hepatitis C Track, Session 1: Addressing HCV Through a Syndemic Approach
Studio A- HIV and HCV Testing and Offering Comprehensive Prevention Services in the Community Health Centers
- Theory to Action: Ending the Syndemic in Tennessee
LGBTQ Health Track, Session 1
Studio C- Beyond the Binary: An Innovative Educational Workshop Addressing the Health of Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming People
- Understanding LGBTQ+ Health Disparities and Methods for Identifying Them
- It’s a Start: Online, On-demand LGBTQ+ Mental Health Trainings are a Beneficial Primer for Providers Nationwide
HIV Prevention Track, Session 2
Studio D
- Prioritizing the Whole Health of Black, Transgender Women through Bundled Interventions and Gender-Affirming Care
- Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Combination HIV Prevention for Black Women
- EHE Today: A reflection of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative in the US - Successes and Progress
Lunch Plenary — Government Healthcare Agencies Bringing Synchronicity to Healthcare Delivery
BallroomThis plenary session features senior officials from federal government healthcare agencies discussing their strategic goals and activities toward enhancing health equity, optimizing operations, and strengthening program management in addressing today’s public health challenges across HIV, HCV, STIs, harm reduction and LGBTQ health.
Digital Strategies for Syndemic Approach to PrEP Adherence and HIV Prevention
Podcast AreaThis podcast will take a case study format look at digital strategies to improve access to sexual healthcare, specifically HIV prevention care, among underserved populations; 44% of patients supported identify as non-heterosexual, over 70% as non-White.
Harm Reduction Track, Session 2
Studio F- Failing Forward: Syringe Service Program Organizing in Charleston, WV
- Impact of a Harm Reduction Program Tailored for Populations Using Crystal Methamphetamine
- Building and Strengthening Syringe Services Programs through E-learning
STIs Track, Session 2
Potomac A- Effectiveness of a Virtual Patient Simulation at Improving Individualized Sexual Health Care
- Understanding Perspectives on Patient-Provider Communication Surrounding Sex, Sexuality, and Substance Use
- Express Visits
HIV Treatment Track, Session 2
Studio E- Engaging People with HIV in a Housing-First Response to an HIV Outbreak
- HIV Treatment & Beyond: SYNCing to Implement Rapid Start as a Jurisdictional Standard of Care
- Expert-led HIV Communications: Prevention, Treatment, and Stigma-Free Strategies for Physicians
Hepatitis C Track, Session 2: Differentiated Service Models
Studio A- Financing Integrated Hepatitis C Services: Focus on Harm Reduction and Pharmacy Settings
- Advancing Health Equity: Improving the Reentry Experience through Innovative HIV, Hepatitis C Programming
HIV Prevention Track, Session 3
Studio B
- Prioritizing Medication Adherence of Minority MSM Patients for HIV Prevention
- Syncing Frequent STI Screening and PrEP: “Choose Your Own Adventure” Process Analysis
- Be PrEPared: A Guide to PrEP Program Development in the Primary Care Setting
LGBTQ Health Track, Session 2
Studio C- Interventions for Combatting Social Isolation Among LGBTQ+ Elders Living With HIV
- Differences in Cognitive Performance Between Sexual Minorities and Heterosexuals in a Nationally Representative Sample
- Building Cultural Humility and Harm Reduction Among Providers Working with MSM - The CA Experience
HIV Prevention Track, Session 4
Studio D
- HIV in the COVID Era: PCP Capacity Building
- Prevention and Autonomy: Tools from the PrEP Clinic at CHOP
- Beyond Status: Serodiscordant Couples Thrive with TASP & PrEP
Syndemics Track, Session 1
Potomac B- Derailing the Train: How to Address the Intersection of HIV, HV, SUD, and Workforce Development in Appalachia
Towards Zero: Evolving Approaches in HIV/STI and Harm Reduction
Podcast AreaStep into a world of comprehensive sexual health and harm reduction services with Heart to Hand, Inc., (H2H) where we will explore the role of compassionate environments in creating accessible and affordable care for our customers. H2H will review status-neutral strategies to mitigate the spread of HIV/STIs through integrative testing, the provision of Narcan distribution, TasP, and peer support. Whether you’re an activist or seizing the opportunity to learn and contribute to communities prioritizing preventative measures, join with us in this collective effort toward healthier communities.
Sex-Positive Care Workshop
Studio E- 50 Shades Un-Greyed: Sex-Positive Care & Exploring Biases in BDSM Healthcare
- Patients and Polyamory: Clinical Considerations for Working with Consensual Non-Monogamy and Polyamory
Intersectionality and Harm Reduction
Studio B- The Intersections of Harm Reduction, Incarceration, and Syphilis in a Rural Community
- Community-Led Best Practices: Innovating Commercial Tobacco Treatment and HIV Services
- Breaking Down Barriers: Promoting Honest Dialogue on Substance Use in Healthcare
Aspects of HIV Care
Studio A- Early Educational Program Effects on Viral Load Suppression during Newly Diagnoses
- The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on HIV Care Access
Sexual Health and LGBTQ
Studio C- Creating Safe Spaces for Black Women and Their Sexual Experiences
- Bridging Gaps in Sexual Health Education for Justice-Involved Youth in Dallas County
Harm Reduction Workshop
Potomac AInnovative Harm Reduction Models of Primary Care for People Who Use Drugs
FOCUS on Health Equity: A National Model for HIV/HCV/STI Screening and Linkage to Care in Clinical and Community Settings
Studio DThe FOCUS Program is an initiative of the Government Affairs team at Gilead Sciences Inc. that ensures all eligible individuals have access to screening and linkage to care for HIV, HCV, HBV, and linkage to HIV comprehensive prevention services.
Dismantling Stereotypes Surrounding Depression in the LGBTQ Community
Potomac BThis session aims to dismantle the stereotypes surrounding depression and to highlight its diverse—and often highly personalized—manifestations across different communities, populations.
Emerging Threats and Opportunities for Advocacy Engagement: Continuity of HIV Program Funding
Studio FA variety of state-specific issues have emerged from the broader healthcare and public policy ecosystem. This session will delve into how cleverly titled legislation, like “Prescription Drug Affordability Boards” (PDABs), might change the funding landscape – for better or worse – and how patient advocates can engage meaningfully both pre- and post-legislation.
