Syndemics Track, Session 1
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Derailing the Train: How to Address the Intersection of HIV, HV, SUD, and Workforce Development in Appalachia
Sex-Positive Care Workshop
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- 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
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- 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
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Early Educational Program Effects on Viral Load Suppression during Newly Diagnoses
- The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on HIV Care Access
HIV and HCV Advocacy Workshop
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Leveraging HIV and HCV Advocacy Opportunities to End the Epidemics
Sexual Health and LGBTQ
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- 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
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United StatesInnovative 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
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe 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
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United StatesThis 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
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United StatesA 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.
Plenary 3 — HIV Prevention presented by Gilead
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Information on this plenary session presented by Gilead is coming soon.
Harm Reduction Track, Session 3
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Boots on the Ground: Mobile, Integrated Harm Reduction and Health Services
- Expanding Rural Access to Hepatitis C Treatment Utilizing Harm Reduction and Telehealth to Treat People who Use Drugs
- Using Human-Centered Design to Develop a Mobile Health App to Holistically Improve HIV Care Outcomes for YBGBM
STIs Track, Session 3: Syphilis
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Navigating Syphilis Awareness and Prevention: Empowering Women through Health Literacy
- Automating Syphilis Screening: A Vital Approach to Preventing Congenital Syphilis and HIV
- Assessing the Impact of a Syphilis Outbreak Response in Houston, Texas
- How a DIS in a Rural Conservative Setting can combat Congenital Syphilis Through Partnerships
HIV Treatment Track, Session 3
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Breaking Silos, Building Bridges: Utilizing Community-Academic Partnerships to Implement Equitable HIV Research
- Empowering Primary Care Providers to Improve ART Selection With HIV-ASSIST
- Engaging and Linking Hard to Reach Populations in Care: Adapting and Responding to Emerging Needs of People Who Use Drugs
Hepatitis C Track, Session 3: Patient Navigation to Improve HCV Health Outcomes
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Using Peer Navigators and Harm Reduction to Improve Priority Population Healthcare Outcomes
- Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Through Patient Navigation of Individuals Experiencing Elevated Risk In a Healthcare System
HIV Prevention Track, Session 5
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States
- Using a Conference Model to SYNC Training
- A Universal Screening Tool Addressing Social Determinants for HIV Prevention Programs
- The Power of Culture & Collaboration to End the HIV Epidemic (Let's Stop HIV Together)
LGBTQ Health Track, Session 4
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Advocating for Trans Health Care: Empowering Providers to Combat Misinformation and Promote Inclusive Care (GLMA)
- A Long Overdue Love Story to Black MSMs
- Flexing: Utilizing Social Media to Reach YMSM of Color for HIV Prevention
HIV Prevention Track, Session 6
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States
- Bridging Gaps in PrEP Awareness Regarding SUD Treatment and Incarceration
- Don't Hate the Player. Join the Game!
Syndemics Track, Session 2
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, United States- Eliminating Barriers for Latinx MSM and Transgender Women Through a Syndemic Approach
- Effectively Engaging and Supporting Harm Reduction Programs through a Syndemic Approach
- Identifying Facilitators for a Syndemic Approach: Learning from Providers on the Ground
Closing Plenary — Igniting Health Equity: Visioning Syndemics and Advocacy
BallroomThis plenary session will spark a greater understanding of syndemics by exploring how health conditions intertwined with social determinants create significant health challenges in addition to opportunities to advance health equity positions—particularly among LGBTQ+ communities. The discussion will fuel specialized, patient-centric policies and programs, offering actionable ideas and ideals to address these unique challenges. The session will underscore the importance of inclusive representation in shaping health policies by employing a syndemic framework. This approach fosters a comprehensive approach to health equity and creates supportive environments for all community members, especially those grappling with overlapping social and health challenges in current times.
