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SUMMARY:Resilience in the Margins: Empathy\, Leadership\, and the Power of Partnership in Building Health Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:At the height of the opioid epidemic\, small towns across Southeast Ohio faced a rising tide of substance use and overdose yet reported surprisingly low rates of infectious disease. In 2019\, the Southeast Ohio Partnership formed to close this gap by expanding Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV screening across 14 counties. What began as a modest collaboration evolved into a resilient\, flexible\, cross-sector network unified by deep community ties and a shared mission. \nDespite screening fewer than 2% of the intended population in its first year\, the project laid critical groundwork through relationship-building\, centering lived experience and recognizing that in communities where “everybody knows everybody\,” personal connection is infrastructure. Guided by servant leadership and shared leadership\, the partnership grew even amid systemic challenges. \nThis presentation traces the Ohio FOCUS HIV/HCV Partnership evolution\, from early setbacks and outdated policies to transformative progress made possible through adaptive strategies\, including the integration of a mobile testing model in partnership with Central Outreach Wellness Center. The model brought walk-in\, judgment-free care directly to those most at risk\, helping remove barriers to treatment. Additional partners\, such as Ohio University\, enhanced capacity through data coordination and evaluation. \nPresenters will explore how community-rooted leadership and flexible service delivery yielded increased screening\, improved linkage to care\, and a potential framework for health infrastructure. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how trust\, humility\, and shared purpose can transform fragmented services into a coordinated\, patient-centered response to infectious disease in resource-limited settings.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/resilience-in-the-margins-empathy-leadership-and-the-power-of-partnership-in-building-health-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Terrace
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
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SUMMARY:Integrated Data Management Systems Accelerate HCV Elimination: Evidence from a US-based Patient Re-engagement Program
DESCRIPTION:Re-engaging individuals who are lost to follow-up (LTFU) is needed to achieve hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination in the United States. The CDAF-Relink grant funds programs which use data management systems like patient registries to identify and re-engage individuals with HCV who are LTFU.\n\nThis study aims to assess the follow-up eligibility of individuals with HCV presumed LTFU. Pre-contact investigation (PCI) to assess ineligibility\, including due to death or outdated contact information\, was encouraged.  Data came from the patient registries of 23 of 30 grant-funded organizations in different clinical\, community and geographical settings. Data sources included patient\, state\, prison\, and public records.\n\nPCI was completed for 28\,600 individuals between January 2024 and September 2025. The most common data sources were patient (64%) and state health records (30%). Fifty-one percent of presumed LTFU individuals were ineligible for follow-up (Table 1). Undocumented ongoing care\, cure\, or death\, and outdated contact information were the most common ineligibility reason\, occurring in over 80% of ineligible individuals (Table 2). Meanwhile\, 30% of individuals ineligible due to outdated contact information were aged 30-39\, and 23% were aged 40-49.\n\nThe number of presumed LTFU individuals found to be in care or cured suggests poorly integrated patient tracking systems may be obscuring the impact of HCV programs. Meanwhile\, outdated contact information is a notable barrier to re-engagement. Given the labor and time costs of PCI\, improved patient tracking systems will optimize resource utilization for HCV patient re-engagement and overall care coordination.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/integrated-data-management-systems-accelerate-hcv-elimination-evidence-from-a-us-based-patient-re-engagement-program/
LOCATION:Terrace
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T161832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T173648Z
UID:10000145-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:HCV (Testing\, Linkage and Treatment) in the Time Before and After COVID in Alabama
DESCRIPTION:In the US and globally\, there have been two secular events exogenous to the HCV epidemic that has impacted HCV negatively. The first is well documented with the accompanying rise in the Opioid epidemic resulting in the uptick in HCV infections particularly among the population younger than the baby boomer generation. The second is the advent of COVID-19 that caused disruptions in testing\, linkage and treatment of people living with Hepatitis C. We showcase the impact COVID 19 had on our testing program in Alabama.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/hcv-testing-linkage-and-treatment-in-the-time-before-and-after-covid-in-alabama/
LOCATION:Terrace
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T160112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202504Z
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SUMMARY:My Steps To Care: Adaptation and Pilot-Testing of STC (Steps To Care) Intervention to Improve HIV Health Outcomes among Black Sexual Minority Men\, Black Cisgender Women\, and Trans Women Living With HIV in Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:The United States will not meet the targets of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) plan without an intentional focus on improving HIV outcomes among key populations living with HIV (LWH). Studies have shown that only 54% of Black sexual minority men (SMM) living with HIV are retained in care\, 55% maintain daily treatment adherence\, and 62% are virally suppressed. In 2021\, one-third of Black SMM (out of 5\,964)\, Black cisgender (out of 3\,079)\, and transgender (out of 271) women LWH in Washington DC (a priority EHE jurisdiction) had a detectable viral load (i.e.\, having more than 200 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood). These viral suppression rates are suboptimal\, despite a range of healthcare organizations and services in the region\, contributing to the further transmission of HIV in the region and highlighting a major public health failure. The purpose of this study is to address the health inequities among key populations living with HIV through a community-based participatory research (CBPR) mixed-methods study designed to adapt and pilot-test STEPS to Care (StC)\, a CDC-endorsed evidence-based intervention. This intervention consists of three person-centered\, evidence-informed strategies to improve retention in HIV care\, adherence to antiretroviral therapies\, and reduce viral load\, which include: Patient Navigation\, Care Team Coordination\, and HIV Self-Management.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/my-steps-to-care/
LOCATION:Studio C
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T155852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202451Z
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SUMMARY:Language Justice and Accessibility: Navigating Services for Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, Deafblind People Living with HIV
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of how Deaf Community Advocacy Network (Deaf C.A.N.!) Deaf HIV Program addresses the unique challenges of PWLH who are Deaf\, Deafblind\, and Hard of Hearing navigating Ryan White Services. Through provider assessments and cultural competency training\, client assessments and workshops to improve health literacy on HIV prevention and HIV treatment\, and workshops for interpreters to increase their understanding of ever growing HIV terminology such as viral load suppression and U=U\, Deaf C.A.N.! has expanded their case management services from 7 counties in the Detroit Metropolitan Area to the entire state of Michigan\, increased partnerships\, and improved client satisfaction
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/language-justice-and-accessibility-navigating-services-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-deafblind-people-living-with-hiv/
LOCATION:Studio C
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T155354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202437Z
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SUMMARY:Community Mental Health Project
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Columbia Psychiatry and New York Public Library\, the community mental health project was created to address the impact of mental health on the Black and Afro-Latino communities in NYC\, especially during and right after the COVID-19 pandemic. The intervention aims to engage the community in discussion around mental health and thus minimize stigma and advocate for innovative strategies to increase the utilization of mental health services within the community.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/community-mental-health-project/
LOCATION:Studio C
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T144756Z
UID:10000132-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Disco to Tech: Interracial Encounters\, Intergenerational Desire\, and the Disclosure Dilemma
DESCRIPTION:What happens when wisdom meets innovation\, and lived experience meets digital fluency? This dynamic\, intergenerational and interracial session explores how people across decades and racial identities navigate dating\, disclosure\, and desire in the age of PrEP\, U=U\, and mobile technology. \nParticipants will explore the unique dynamics of intergenerational and interracial relationships in LGBTQ+ communities\, where age and racial identity often intersect with stigma\, communication gaps\, and digital literacy. The session will highlight how dating apps\, and digital platforms can be used to foster safer sex\, reduce stigma\, and promote pleasure-centered sexual health for all. \nUnlike traditional workshops\, this session brings together two generations of lived experience to co-lead a dialogue that spans decades and devices.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/disco-to-tech-interracial-encounters-intergenerational-desire-and-the-disclosure-dilemma/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T145941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202410Z
UID:10000118-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:HIV and Cognitive Decline: The Power of Partnership
DESCRIPTION:As people living with HIV (PLWH) age\, cognitive decline presents a growing yet underaddressed challenge. This presentation highlights an innovative collaboration between The Grand Rapids Red Project (TGRRP) and the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter (AAMC) to implement routine cognitive screenings within TGRRP’s HIV care programs. The initiative targets PLWH aged 44+ and those exhibiting overt cognitive impairment\, aiming to bridge gaps in care complexity for aging populations. \nIn this presentation\, AAMC will review national trends in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) and statewide efforts to develop programming for aging PLWH through partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs). With AAMC’s support\, TGRRP designed an HIV and aging pilot program featuring tailored screening tools\, staff training\, and referral pathways—offering replicable strategies for similar programs. \nThe presentation underscores how cross-sector partnerships can address comorbid conditions in aging PLWH. Key components include integrating cognitive health protocols into HIV services and mitigating barriers like fragmented care\, stigma\, and delayed diagnosis. TGRRP’s pilot program focuses on linking clients to specialized resources\, reducing disparities in dementia-related care\, and navigating aging-related challenges. Early outcomes highlight the value of proactive\, integrated care models. \nFuture directions include longitudinal tracking of health outcomes\, expanded community education (e.g.\, 45+ social support groups)\, specialized staff training\, and strengthened referral partnerships. This collaboration exemplifies a scalable framework to optimize quality of life for aging PLWH.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/hiv-cognitive-decline-the-power-of-partnership/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T145031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202355Z
UID:10000115-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Syndemic Approaches to Care in a Hostile Political Environment
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the way forward with syndemic approaches to eliminate HIV\, viral hepatitis\, and related epidemics in a political environment characterized by significantly diminished federal investment in infectious disease prevention and treatment\, and in overdose crisis response.  The goal is to explore the impact of Reductions in Force at HHS\, reduced funding to academic institutions\, and other funding and workforce changes on our capacity to end HIV\, viral hepatitis\, and overdose mortality\, with a particular focus on how these changes will impact adults over the age of 50; as well as exploring how syndemic approaches may provide opportunities to engage the expertise and resources of the remaining public health workforce to respond to these ongoing public health crises through innovative collaboration.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/supporting-syndemic-approaches-to-care-in-a-hostile-political-environment/
LOCATION:Studio C
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T141544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202323Z
UID:10000104-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Integration Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Emergency Medicine: A Single-Center Model at Tampa General Hospital
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Hillsborough Health Equity Plan\, a formative research initiative was conducted to increase the uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among Black and Latinx men who have sex with men (MSM) aged 25–34 in Hillsborough County\, Florida. The study explored patient and provider experiences within on-demand care settings\, such as urgent care clinics and emergency departments (EDs)\, where opportunities for PrEP intervention are often missed. \nUsing the Community-Based Prevention Marketing (CBPM) framework\, healthcare providers in these settings were identified as the priority population due to their frontline role in PrEP delivery. Semi-structured interviews with six providers identified two key themes: the need for streamlined care coordination and provider-focused training to reduce stigma and enhance comfort in prescribing PrEP. \nConcurrently\, Tampa General Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine developed a PrEP implementation model designed to identify and serve high-risk patients using the ED as their primary care source. This model incorporates EMR-integrated HIV risk scores\, real-time flagging\, PrEP-trained patient navigators\, same-day PrEP initiation\, and evidence-based provider education modules. A unified patient flowchart was created to map the complete PrEP experience—from risk identification through administration and referral for follow-up care. \nTogether\, the research and implementation efforts support an integrated strategy that combines public health social marketing with clinical innovation. This approach not only aims to increase equitable access to PrEP in Hillsborough County but also provides a scalable model for implementing PrEP programs in other urban settings\, contributing to broader HIV prevention efforts nationwide.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/integration-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-in-emergency-medicine-a-single-center-model-at-tampa-general-hospital/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T141330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202307Z
UID:10000103-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Implementation of Routine Opt-Out HIV Testing across the University of California-San Diego Health Systems
DESCRIPTION:In 2006\, the CDC shared revised guidance recommending HIV testing be provided to individuals 13-64 years of age\, regardless of risk\, in all health-care settings unless patients opt out of the service. This approach\, known as Routine Opt-Out HIV Testing (ROOT)\, is key in identifying persons with undiagnosed HIV\, persons previously testing positive but not engaged in HIV care or virally suppressed\, and persons testing negative that could be referred to preventative services. \nAlthough ROOT has contributed to increased HIV testing across the United States\, wide-scale implementation across San Diego County has been slow. As part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative (EHE)\, the County of San Diego partnered with the University of California-San Diego (UCSD) to implement a systems-level strategy to integrate ROOT activities across multiple UCSD departments. ROOT was first implemented at UCSD’s Children’s Emergency Department\, Student Health Services\, and Urgent Care\, with Internal Medicine\, Family Medicine\, and Obstetrics and Gynecology outpatient settings added in the second half of the year. \nIn the first year of the program\, 11\,766 HIV screening tests were completed\, yielding four new HIV infections in which patients were linked to care within two weeks. Successful implementation of this project required large-scale operational changes\, increased inter-departmental communication\, and buy-in from department champions spearheading efforts with front-line staff. Lessons from this implementation can be used to support other agencies in increasing ROOT efforts\, leading to increased detection of HIV infections\, timely access to care\, reduced transmission\, and progress made towards meeting local EHE goals.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/implementation-of-routine-opt-out-hiv-testing-across-the-university-of-california-san-diego-health-systems/
LOCATION:Studio F
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T141037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202248Z
UID:10000102-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Developing Linkage to Comprehensive Prevention Services in an Emergency Department Setting
DESCRIPTION:Emergency Departments (EDs) are a key location for people to access STI services. EDs offer accessibility and flexibility that may be difficult to find in a provider’s office or an STI clinic\, including access to treatment during the weekends. EDs also perform many asymptomatic screenings\, or screenings for less common symptoms of an STI. Unaware of the volume of STI testing\, one program began monitoring all STI testing from the ED\, notifying patients of their test results\, prescribing medication for patients needing treatment through a collaborative agreement with our pharmacy\, or referring patients needing an injectable medication to a clinic that could perform the service. \nThis presentation will discuss the opportunities for implementing linkage to comprehensive services by assessing populations who are seen in the ED testing for STIs\, including syphilis and HIV. We will explore the operations of identifying eligible patients\, including our collaborations with the public health department\, our Infectious Disease Clinic\, and our Title V Clinic. We will highlight what is going well and discuss areas of improvement.\nThis presentation will also review the successes and challenges of launching a rapid PrEP program in an ED setting. The discussion will cover the operations of developing and implementing the program. We will also talk about how we leveraged other positions to assist with the process\, which has been critical as funding becomes increasingly strained.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/developing-linkage-to-comprehensive-prevention-services-in-an-emergency-department-setting/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T140847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T144841Z
UID:10000101-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Blueprint to Building a Solid HIV Testing Program
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will highlight how to build a successful HIV testing program in the community. These are not abstract methods\, but concrete steps to provide a clear plan on creating an HIV testing program that will ensure more people will have access to free\, rapid testing. There will be a strong focus on developing community partnerships to provide testing at various\, out-of-the-box testing sites. In addition\, we will discuss how to provide immediate referrals for PrEP and Linkage to Care. This workshop will also provide space to share information to highlight lessons learned and recommended considerations so others can implement similar programs in their communities.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/blueprint-for-expanding-hiv-testing-in-your-community/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260119T192422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202220Z
UID:10000093-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:A Simulation Exercise to Improve Sexual Health and Wellness Training for Nurse Practitioner Students
DESCRIPTION:Evidence shows there are gaps in clinicians’ skills in providing comprehensive sexual health care across diverse populations. Simulation in clinical training has emerged as an effective pedagogy to facilitate student learning of knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes on a variety of healthcare topics. Faculty at the University of Rochester School of Nursing developed a sexual health simulation for three graduate nurse practitioner (NP) programs (Adult-Gerontology\, Family\, and Pediatric Primary Care). \nPatient engagement scenarios were informed by persistent and emerging issues in sexual health to create three authentic clinical encounters: 1) adolescent with parent\, presenting with gender dysphoria\, 2) female college student with concerns about STIs and contraception and 3) a same sex male couple jointly seeking HIV testing and treatment. A multimethod approach was used to collect and analyze simulation project data. Twenty NP students\, completed pre and post simulation surveys; and four NP students\, five faculty and 9 standardized patients participated in post-simulation qualitative interviews and focus groups. \nSurvey findings revealed increases in knowledge and attitudes regarding key HIV topics (i.e. PrEP\, screening); and comfort and confidence in patient engagement. Qualitative findings indicate that participants thought the scenarios were well done and reflective of real-world possibilities. Although there were apparent gaps in NP student knowledge\, SPs revealed that NP students’ communication was empathetic and sought to build trust. Overall student and faculty participants\, and SPs found the sexual health simulation to be a transformative experience. Recommendations and other considerations for sexual health and wellness simulation will be discussed.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/a-simulation-exercise-to-improve-sexual-health-and-wellness-training-for-nurse-practitioner-students/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260119T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202202Z
UID:10000092-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Making the Uncomfortable Routine: Transforming Sexual Health Conversations in Rural Settings
DESCRIPTION:Discussing sexual health with patients is essential to quality care\, yet it remains one of the most uncomfortable and overlooked aspects of clinical practice\, especially in rural health settings. Many patients have never received comprehensive\, accurate\, or inclusive sexual health education\, leaving significant gaps in knowledge that directly affect prevention\, screening\, and overall well-being. This session will provide practical\, approachable strategies for integrating sexual history–taking and sexual health education into routine patient encounters. \nParticipants will learn “how-to” techniques for initiating and guiding conversations about sexual history through a lens of prevention\, risk reduction\, and patient-centered care. The presentation will emphasize creating a safe\, respectful\, and non-judgmental environment that encourages patients to ask questions and engage openly. Special attention will be given to the unique challenges faced in rural communities\, where stigma\, limited resources\, and lack of formal education can further inhibit discussions about sexual health. \nThrough case examples and evidence-informed approaches\, attendees will gain tools to normalize sexual health conversations\, build trust\, and reduce discomfort for both patients and providers. By the end of the session\, participants will be able to confidently incorporate comprehensive sexual health education into their practice and foster a clinical environment where patients feel supported\, respected\, and empowered to understand their own sexual health. \nThis session ultimately argues that while sexual health conversations may never feel “sexy\,” they are critical and\, with the right skills and setting\, they can become a natural\, effective part of everyday patient care.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/making-the-uncomfortable-routine-transforming-sexual-health-conversations-in-rural-settings/
LOCATION:Studio F
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260119T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202138Z
UID:10000091-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Lived Experiences of Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in Washington\, DC: Survival and Seroadaptation
DESCRIPTION:Seroadaptation refers to sexual harm reduction/HIV prevention strategies that primarily involve 1) serosorting (selecting sex partners based on HIV status)\, and 2) seropositioning (choosing sexual positions to mitigate HIV exposure). While used across populations\, the term\, “seroadaptation\,” was developed with white gay men and may not apply to historically marginalized populations like Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) (which here encompasses Black gay and bisexual men and Black trans women). \nUnderstanding how BMSM\, who represent less than 1% of the U.S. population\, but account for over one-third of new HIV infections annually\, practice seroadaptation can inform new interventions to improve their engagement in HIV services. To this end\, we conducted a qualitative study (called the “PhotoUStudy”)\, which was guided by a conceptual model\, the BMSM Intersectional Identity Framework Over the Life Course (BMSM Identity Framework). Thirty-six BMSM who lived in/accessed health services in Washington\, D.C.\, aged 18-65\, were recruited into a five-day photovoice activity and follow-up interview. Using NVivo\, participant photos and transcripts were analyzed. Findings indicated that BMSM sexual harm reduction focused on condom use and HIV testing\, and was considered a small\, though important\, part of health practice focused on physical safety and social support. Younger BMSM reported greater access to larger support networks; older BMSM had smaller social circles and poorer health. Few participants were familiar with PrEP or U=U. More research is needed; however\, BMSM HIV interventions may be best couched in discussions of overall health and safety\, such as self-defense.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/lived-experiences-of-black-men-who-have-sex-with-men-in-washington-dc-survival-and-seroadaptation/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260119T191124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202109Z
UID:10000090-1773929700-1773935100@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Intercourse: Sex Ed for Congress
DESCRIPTION:A lack of equitable access to HIV/AIDS\, and STI prevention and treatment begins at a systematic level with a lack of comprehensive sex education\, including PrEP\, in schools. While the majority of states require HIV/AIDS education\, there are huge disparities in who receives said education and the quality of said information. This is further compounded by budget/appropriations and policy reforms\, which further strain the workforce capable of delivering comprehensive sex education. Inaccurate and stigmatizing education creates barriers to HIV prevention\, care\, testing\, and treatment for everyone – which further perpetuates inequities in care for marginalized populations\, especially among Black and Latino men\, MSM\, and transgender women. This presentation provides an update on federal reproductive healthcare and access litigation and policy\, and highlights strategies for systems change\, including policy reforms\, advocacy\, research\, collaboration\, and capacity-building to address the implications of unequal access to sex education.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/intercourse-sex-ed-for-congress/
LOCATION:Studio F
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260119T190815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233712Z
UID:10000089-1773929700-1773934500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Building Systemwide Capacity for Syndemic Screening: Baptist Health’s Expansion Across Miami-Dade County
DESCRIPTION:To address the intersecting epidemics of HIV\, Hepatitis C (HCV)\, and syphilis in Miami-Dade County\, Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF) expanded its innovative Electronic Health Record (EHR) syndemic screening model across multiple emergency departments in 2024. Building on the success of Homestead Hospital (HH) and West Kendall Baptist Hospital’s (WKBH) routine HIV/HCV screening program\, Baptist Main Hospital (BMH) and South Miami Hospital (SMH) implemented scalable workflows and smart syphilis screening algorithms into their EHR. This expansion was supported by strategic public-private partnerships with hospital leadership and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) which provided a dedicated Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) to ensure timely linkage to care and prevention services. \nIn the first year\, both hospitals saw dramatic increases in HIV testing\, BMH by 705% and SMH by 1\,013% with over 22\,000 combined tests and nearly 100 individuals linked to care HIV including relinking and confirming HIV care with the DOH-Miami-Dade. Syphilis screening also identified and supported numerous cases\, especially with pregnant individuals\, helping to prevent congenital transmission through referrals to Comprehensive Preventive Services (CPS). This initiative demonstrates the feasibility and impact of embedding syndemic screening into emergency care\, offering a replicable model for other health systems aiming to reduce disease burden\, enhance prevention\, improve outcomes\, and lower healthcare costs through early detection and intervention.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/building-systemwide-capacity-for-syndemic-screening-baptist-healths-expansion-across-miami-dade-county/
LOCATION:Studio F
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260219T132043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T201935Z
UID:10000224-1773929700-1773934200@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Too Big To Fail: What's Next for the Federal Drug Pricing Program?
DESCRIPTION:This session features the ADAP Advocacy Association’s 340B Patient Advisory Committee convening its first meeting of the year\, featuring Dr. Rory Martin of IQVIA sharing his perspectives on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The 340B Program has increasingly been targeted for reform by lawmakers at the federal and state levels\, and by the Trump Administration’s push to move the program to a rebate payment model. The 340B Patient Advisory Committee will convene its next meeting during SYNC to discuss ongoing executive orders\, administrative rules\, legislation\, and pending litigation in numerous federal district courts and appellate courts.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/too-big-to-fail-whats-next-for-the-federal-drug-pricing-program/
LOCATION:Studio B
CATEGORIES:Special Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260306T183627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T183627Z
UID:10000239-1773929700-1773933300@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Gilead Patient Ambassador Program: Journey Beyond HIV
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/gilead-patient-ambassador-program-journey-beyond-hiv/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Special Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260306T183506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T183506Z
UID:10000238-1773929700-1773933300@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Empowering the Community: Managing EVAF with Egrifta WR
DESCRIPTION:During this special sessions\, attendees will: Build awareness of excess visceral abdominal fat (EVAF) and how it differs from general weight gain in people with HIV (PWH); Understand how EVAF affects physical health\, emotional well-being\, and quality of life; Explore tools and resources available to support PWH in managing EVAF; and Discover the therapeutic role of EGRIFTA WR™ in addressing EVAF.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/empowering-the-community-managing-evaf-with-egrifta-wr/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Special Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260306T140009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T140009Z
UID:10000235-1773928800-1773930600@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Evaluating Public Health Messaging in Another Language – A Comparison of Sexually Transmitted Infection Digital Partner Notification Delivered in English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Informing partners about their risk of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is important to reduce the risk of complications\, onward transmission and reinfection; however\, it is difficult to do especially if it is not in your native language. An anonymous digital tool was developed with patients\, partners\, disease intervention specialists (DIS) and clinical staff to inform sexual partners of a patient diagnosed with an STI by text message or email and then to support these individuals to find a local appropriate testing venue and book an appointment to be tested. The DIS team were frustrated that they were unable to use this service when English was not their first language of the patient with the STI diagnosis. Spanish was identified as the first language\, and initial translations were done by machine and then reviewed by native speaking DIS staff for accuracy\, tone and readability. The Spanish translation went live in March 2024 and this analysis was of 1508 partners receiving a message in English and 255 in Spanish. In the analysis we looked at if the partner opted out of any further communication\, if the message was opened by the partner and then if the partner was seen and tested. The Spanish translation had similar engagement to English messages with only a small reduction in self-verification by partners in Spanish. The process was repeated for Brazilian Portuguese and Haitian Creole and these two languages went live in February 2025 with similar analysis planned.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/evaluating-public-health-messaging-in-another-language-a-comparison-of-sexually-transmitted-infection-digital-partner-notification-delivered-in-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:Podcast Area
CATEGORIES:Podcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T122000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20250731T162524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T145426Z
UID:10000072-1773922800-1773928800@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:The TalkPrEP Show LIVE with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis:  HIV Prevention in 2026 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Luncheon will be served at this plenary session. \n\nIt’s time to talk about the latest breaking news and the future of HIV prevention. Join Dr. Demetre Daskalakis for a star-studded “late night” chat about innovations in HIV prevention\, PrEP optionality\, and the importance of expanding access to HIV prevention for marginalized communities. Special guests Eternity Franks\, Kieta Mutepfa\, RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Mandy Mango\, and Professor Patrick Sullivan will share their insights on starting and staying on PrEP\, explore how PrEP options help fit various individuals’ needs\, and discuss the role we all play in helping to End the HIV Epidemic. \n\nThis session is sponsored by
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/talkprep/
LOCATION:Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Plenary,Power of Prevention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260306T140137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T135215Z
UID:10000236-1773922500-1773924300@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:In Our SYNC Era: Rewriting the Rules of Health
DESCRIPTION:In Our SYNC Era: Health\, Power\, and What We’re Building Next is a live podcast recording at SYNC 2026 exploring the shift from siloed\, single-issue health approaches to integrated\, syndemic solutions. Through a candid and forward-looking conversation\, speakers will unpack how overlapping crises\, such as inequity\, mental health\, housing instability\, and climate\, shape health outcomes and why whole-person\, community-driven models are essential for the future. This session centers next-generation leadership\, innovation\, and actionable strategies to redesign health systems with equity at the core.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/in-our-sync-era-rewriting-the-rules-of-health/
LOCATION:Podcast Area
CATEGORIES:Podcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260309T143530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T143530Z
UID:10000242-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:From Interest to Implementation: Building Sustainable LAI HIV Treatment & PrEP Programs
DESCRIPTION:As interest in long‑acting injectable (LAI) HIV treatment and PrEP continues to grow\, many healthcare sites face real‑world challenges translating enthusiasm into sustainable programs. This peer‑to‑peer panel focuses on the practical “how” of LAI implementation\, featuring external experts with hands‑on experience navigating operational workflows\, site‑level decision‑making\, and reimbursement considerations across medical benefit (buy‑and‑bill) and pharmacy benefit models. The discussion will also include an internal ViiV representative\, the Head of Global Implementation Sciences\, who will highlight the critical role nurses\, pharmacists\, and other advanced practice providers play as part of the interdisciplinary care team in successfully designing\, operationalizing\, and sustaining LAI programs. Through real‑world examples and lessons learned\, attendees will gain insight into how LAI program design varies by site infrastructure\, payer mix\, and patient population—and how to identify implementation pathways that best fit their own settings.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/from-interest-to-implementation-building-sustainable-lai-hiv-treatment-prep-programs/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Special Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260306T223257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T145118Z
UID:10000240-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:The Association of Insurance Type with Use of Emergency Care in New York
DESCRIPTION:In New York\, avoidable emergency department (ED) visits—non-emergent care that could be managed in primary care—remain common\, with an estimated 40% of ED visits classified as avoidable in 2024. These visits contribute to ED overcrowding\, higher costs\, workforce strain\, and longer wait times that can worsen outcomes for time-sensitive conditions. Barriers to timely primary care\, which vary by insurance type\, may drive these patterns of avoidable ED use. In this study\, we examined the association between insurance type and avoidable ED visits in New York\, hypothesizing that such visits are more common among patients with public insurance or who are uninsured than among those with private coverage.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/the-association-of-insurance-type-with-use-of-emergency-care-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Studio B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260304T145530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T145648Z
UID:10000231-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Bodies in Sync: Upstream Prevention and Community Healing to Address the Policing and Stigma of Adolescent Bodies in BIPOC Communities
DESCRIPTION:Bodies in Sync positions upstream prevention as a vehicle for healing and liberation. By synchronizing science\, community\, and culture\, the session demonstrates that prevention is not solely about risk reduction—it is about creating conditions for youth to thrive\, belong\, and lead the next generation of public health innovation.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/bodies-in-sync-upstream-prevention-and-community-healing-to-address-the-policing-and-stigma-of-adolescent-bodies-in-bipoc-communities/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260302T150459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T125115Z
UID:10000229-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Narrowing Care Gaps in the HIV Care Continuum
DESCRIPTION:Bridging care gaps in the HIV care continuum\, this presentation will review current HIV epidemiology in the United States\, examine gaps across the HIV care continuum\, and highlight missed opportunities in diagnosis\, linkage\, and retention in care. The session will underscore the importance of routine HIV screening and timely engagement in care\, and will discuss evidence‑based strategies—including rapid initiation and re‑initiation of antiretroviral therapy—to reduce HIV transmission through sex and help narrow persistent gaps in HIV care.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/narrowing-care-gaps/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Special Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260302T150130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T150130Z
UID:10000228-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice: Defending and Advancing LGBTQ+ Health in California
DESCRIPTION:This special session will: Identify key challenges and political pressures affecting LGBTQ+ health services in California\, and examine how healthcare leaders are navigating institutional and regulatory constraints; Analyze real-world strategies and best practices used by health systems and community organizations to protect\, sustain\, and advance LGBTQ+ affirming care across clinical\, educational\, and operational settings; and Apply lessons learned from diverse institutional contexts to strengthen participants’ own approaches to advocacy\, policy implementation\, and adaptive leadership in support of LGBTQ+ health.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/from-policy-to-practice-defending-and-advancing-lgbtq-health-in-california/
LOCATION:Potomac A
CATEGORIES:Special Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T161929
CREATED:20260120T194051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T225227Z
UID:10000215-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Hep C Crash Course: Managing Hepatitis C Treatment in Primary Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:Hepatitis C (HCV) remains a curable yet under-treated infection\, especially in populations impacted by structural inequities such as homelessness\, substance use\, incarceration\, and lack of insurance. Although curative treatments are now simplified\, many primary care providers still feel undertrained\, unsupported\, or unsure how to incorporate HCV treatment into their clinical workflows. This “Hep C Crash Course” is designed to bridge that gap and empower primary care and other community-based providers to confidently screen\, diagnose\, and treat HCV within outpatient settings using a simplified and scalable model. \nThis session provides a five-step roadmap for integrating HCV care into primary care practice. Attendees will learn how to conduct reflex-based screening\, stage fibrosis using labs or portable tools\, select treatment regimens aligned with AASLD-IDSA guidelines\, navigate medication access barriers\, and monitor patients through to sustained virologic response (SVR). \nThe session also addresses the syndemic of HCV\, HIV\, and opioid use disorder\, highlighting strategies to engage patients through trauma-informed care\, harm reduction\, and community partnerships. Special attention will be given to populations often excluded from specialty care\, including people who use drugs\, those experiencing homelessness\, and individuals reentering the community from incarceration. \nParticipants will leave with clinical decision tools\, sample workflows\, and resources to begin or expand HCV treatment in their own clinics and ultimately improving access\, outcomes\, and equity in care.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/hep-c-crash-course-managing-hepatitis-c-treatment-in-primary-care-settings/
LOCATION:Terrace
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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