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SUMMARY:Bridging Mental Health Equity and HIV Prevention for LGBTQ+ College Students: A Systematic Review and Public Health Framework for Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ students in U.S. colleges experience disproportionately high rates of mental health disorders and HIV vulnerability—risks exacerbated in rural and Appalachian regions by structural stigma\, provider shortages\, and limited-service access. Despite this convergence\, few interventions integrate mental health and HIV prevention in campus settings. \nThis systematic review (2015–2024) analyzed 27 peer-reviewed studies addressing either or both domains among LGBTQ+ university students. Only 22% of studies integrated mental health and HIV prevention outcomes. These dual-focus programs typically combined trauma-informed counseling\, peer-led support\, and digital PrEP navigation\, yielding reported reductions in depressive symptoms (19–33%) and increased HIV testing or PrEP uptake (17–31%). Interventions using telehealth delivery and self-testing kits showed the highest adoption (≥80%) and maintenance (≥60%) rates. \nFewer than 10% of included studies were based in rural or Appalachian institutions\, highlighting a critical equity gap. To assess translational potential\, the RE-AIM framework was applied to evaluate reach\, effectiveness\, adoption\, implementation\, and maintenance. The MAP-IT model informed planning strategies for institutional scaling and capacity building. Additionally\, the Minority Stress Theory and the Social Ecological Model contextualized stigma and structural exclusion as key barriers. \nFindings support a public health implementation model focused on digital access\, peer engagement\, and stigma reduction. This review contributes to SYNC 2026’s call for integrated innovation by identifying scalable\, equity-driven interventions that can address co-occurring epidemics affecting LGBTQ+ student populations\, particularly in underserved campus communities.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/bridging-mental-health-equity-and-hiv-prevention-for-lgbtq-college-students/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
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SUMMARY:SYNCing Integrated Care: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health and HIV Prevention through the CCBHC Model in a Community Behavioral Health Setting
DESCRIPTION:Hillcrest Children and Family Center\, a community-based behavioral health organization in Washington\, DC\, implemented the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model to expand access and reduce disparities among underserved populations. Serving largely Black and LGBTQ+ communities\, Hillcrest’s CCBHC initiative provides an integrated platform for behavioral health\, primary care\, and prevention services. This framework has strengthened culturally responsive care and enabled the agency to leverage programs\, including Ryan White–funded HIV prevention and treatment\, to advance health equity and justice.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/syncing-integrated-care-advancing-lgbtq-health-and-hiv-prevention-through-the-ccbhc-model-in-a-community-behavioral-health-setting/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
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SUMMARY:Design and Early Findings from the Empower Theater Arts Peer Educator Program
DESCRIPTION:While a myriad of health education and prevention programs exist in the community and on HBCU college campuses\, most women are unaware of these resources and\, most importantly\, the availability and effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)\, despite being at greater risk of HIV. Black Women and HIV: Empowerment through Engagement\, Education\, and Enrichment (“Empower”) is an HBCU led\, collaborative\, multi-year initiative committed to advancing HIV prevention and sexual health among Black women by implementing culturally responsive education and community engagement. \nProgram methodology targets undergraduate students\, as well as the community at large and incorporates the arts\, storytelling and peer-led approaches. One signature component\, the Theater Arts (TA) Peer Educator Program\, reimagines HIV prevention education delivery. First- and second-year undergraduate students (most female identifying) were recruited and trained through a culturally sensitive\, train-the-trainer model focused on sexual education\, HIV knowledge\, facilitation\, advocacy\, and creative expression. Their knowledge was evaluated with a pre-test/post-test instrument. TA Peers work together to host performance-based events which convey sexual health and HIV prevention education. This group of poets\, actors\, rappers\, and singers leverages their varied skills to deliver sexual health information in an innovative way\, on campus and in the wider community. While still early in the implementation of this intervention\, initial activities have sparked interest and show significant engagement levels.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/design-and-early-findings-from-the-empower-theater-arts-peer-educator-program/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T194216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T134113Z
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SUMMARY:Leading from the Body: A New Paradigm for Trauma-Informed Leadership
DESCRIPTION:In today’s climate of burnout\, fear\, and fragmentation\, leadership requires more than strategy—it calls for presence\, relational courage\, and embodiment. Leading from the Body introduces a trauma-informed leadership model rooted in somatic awareness and relational intelligence. This approach recognizes that trauma is not only cognitive—it is emotional\, non-verbal\, and stored in the nervous system. As such\, healing and leadership must begin in the body. \nThis interactive session explores how lived experience and embodied presence shape culture\, relationships\, and organizational change. Participants will engage three foundational principles: \n\nThe Power of Presence: how grounding and awareness impact safety and trust\nBoundaries Before Belonging: why containment is essential for authentic connection\nBefriending Triggers: reframing reactivity as an invitation to relational growth\n\nThrough experiential practices\, somatic reflection\, and real-time scenarios\, attendees will learn the difference between cognitive approaches to trauma-informed care and relational embodiment. The session challenges binary roles such as “leader vs. employee” or “healer vs. the one being healed\,” inviting a more human-centered\, shared paradigm: we are all in this together. \nParticipants will leave with three sustainable practices to support embodied leadership\, including nervous system regulation tools\, relational check-in models\, and reflective practice frameworks. \nThis session is ideal for leaders\, practitioners\, and changemakers ready to shift from managing trauma to healing in community. Trauma-informed leadership is not a fixed destination—it’s a living\, relational practice. This session offers a path to lead from integrity\, resilience\, and the body.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/leading-from-the-body-a-new-paradigm-for-trauma-informed-leadership/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T171231Z
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SUMMARY:From Neglect to Respect: Ending the HIV Endemic with Affirmation
DESCRIPTION:Black and urban communities continue to experience the brunt of the HIV epidemic due to systemic inequities rooted in racism\, generational trauma\, and structural neglect. These inequities are compounded by a lack of culturally affirming prevention education\, minimal uptake of PrEP\, and a widespread absence of HIV-related discussions in traditional school systems. LGBTQ/SGL individuals\, especially within Black communities\, experience additional layers of marginalization\, resulting in disproportionate rates of HIV\, mental health challenges\, substance misuse\, and social isolation. \nThis session explores how affirmation-based intervention models — grounded in cultural pride\, self-preservation\, and community affirmation — are essential to ending the HIV endemic. Using a community engagement and harm reduction framework\, we discuss the historical roots of disconnection\, and how strategic investments in culturally affirming outreach and education are critical. We offer models and approaches that center community affirmation\, mental health support\, and intergenerational healing as HIV prevention tools. \nWe argue that without affirming Black lives and identities\, especially within LGBTQ/SGL contexts\, sustainable prevention efforts will continue to fall short. Empowerment\, dignity\, and cultural relevance must be centered in the next chapter of the HIV movement.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/from-neglect-to-respect-ending-the-hiv-endemic-with-affirmation/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T183958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T164322Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers\, Increasing Safety for Special Populations
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the ever-changing landscape and needs of a community is necessary but is it easy? Absolutely\, not. Boston’s Mass and Cass neighborhood has become the resting place for many who are actively consuming substances\, experiencing homelessness and are at risk of facing street-based trauma. \nIn 2022 Victory Programs opened its doors to The Victory Connector\, a new drop in space in the Mass and Cass neighborhood. A neighborhood that was already home to methadone clinics\, Boston Medical Center (the city hospital)\, Harm Reduction Providers and two homeless shelters. What could Victory Programs do that was different and meeting an unmet need? \nThe Victory Connector serves as a hub for women\, transgender and non-binary individuals navigating the beginning stages of seeking community\, by offering a safe environment to alleviate the isolation resulting from social stigma\, marginalization and street-based trauma. \nA low threshold\, low barrier program that offers a community of support by staff and peers. The Victory Connector offers safer consumption supplies\, HIV/STI testing\, Family Planning Services\, social support\, healthcare navigation\, housing support and hygiene supplies. \nCreating a safer space for populations that often have a harder time accessing service do to gender\, identity and sexual orientation was at the forefront of the development of the Connector. By creating an environment that is safer for specific populations Victory Programs is opening doors to other services and decreasing barriers.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/breaking-barriers-increasing-safety-for-special-populations/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260119T192422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202220Z
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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:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T160556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155644Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking and Cultural Affirmation (CTCA) Intervention
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session introduces the Critical Thinking and Cultural Affirmation (CTCA) intervention\, an Afrocentric behavioral health model developed by Dr. Cleo Manago and originally tested as MAALES (Men of African American Legacy Empowering Self). Designed specifically for Black same-gender-loving (SGL)\, bisexual men\, and trans individuals\, CTCA addresses the compounded effects of systemic racism\, cultural dislocation\, stigma\, and medical mistrust in HIV prevention and behavioral health. \nThis session explores how CTCA blends peer-led support\, expressive arts\, cultural rituals\, and critical consciousness to foster emotional wellness\, increase HIV care retention\, and support prevention. Participants will engage with evidence-based strategies and real-world examples demonstrating CTCA’s success in improving health outcomes while affirming identity and restoring community connection. \nAttendees will leave equipped with tools and a CTCA replication packet to implement culturally responsive practices in HIV care\, advocacy\, and community health settings serving Black SGL\, bisexual\, and trans populations.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/critical-thinking-and-cultural-affirmation-ctca-intervention/
LOCATION:Studio B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T144641Z
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SUMMARY:Embedding HIV Care in Shelters: The NYU Langone Community Medicine Program
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, 1\,686 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in New York City\, with Brooklyn reporting the highest rate and 19% concurrent AIDS diagnoses. To address these disparities\, the NYU Langone Family Health Centers’ Community Medicine Program (CMP)—a collaboration with the NYC shelter system—integrated medical services directly within shelters to improve outcomes among unstably housed individuals. After piloting a part-time patient navigator to support HIV-positive patients with linkage and retention in care\, the program demonstrated early success and secured a grant in December 2024 to expand into a status-neutral navigation model. \nThis model provides on-site\, point-of-care HIV testing\, same-day initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)\, and seamless linkage to infectious disease care\, behavioral health\, substance use treatment\, and housing services. Patient navigators offer individualized follow-up and education\, addressing social determinants of health and ensuring culturally competent\, trauma-informed care. \nSince launch\, CMP has linked numerous individuals living with HIV to stable housing\, insurance\, and pharmacy support\, while initiating high-risk HIV-negative individuals on PrEP. Early data indicate improvements in viral suppression and care retention among participants. \nBy embedding rapid HIV testing and treatment services within homeless service settings\, the CMP model demonstrates an effective\, scalable approach to bridging healthcare access gaps. Centralizing patient navigation within shelters builds trust and continuity\, fostering long-term engagement and adherence in populations often excluded from traditional healthcare systems.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/bridging-the-gap-between-medical-and-homeless-services-through-patient-navigation/
LOCATION:Studio F
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T154319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181318Z
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges: A Community-Based Institution’s PrEP Program Success Story
DESCRIPTION:How can a community-based organization (CBO) establish a thriving PrEP program that addresses the unique needs of its population\, particularly in a resource-constrained environment? Us Helping Us\, based in Washington\, DC\, wrote its first PrEP prescription February 21st\, 2019\, and has since enrolled and offered PrEP to over 450 individuals\, particularly Black sexual and gender minority individuals and Black cisgender women\, in the greater Washington\, DC area. This session explores the experience of Us Helping Us while equipping participants with the tools and strategies to overcome barriers to HIV prevention by developing effective\, community-centered PrEP services. Facilitators will guide attendees through experiential learning and hands-on activities\, demonstrating how to establish partnerships\, develop tailored PrEP protocols\, and address common challenges such as client engagement\, stigma\, and resource constraints in a resource-limited setting. By the end of this interactive session\, participants will be prepared to transform their respective organizations into a “one-stop shop” that eliminates access barriers and contributes to the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/building-bridges-a-community-based-institutions-prep-program-success-story/
LOCATION:Studio F
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180517Z
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SUMMARY:Taking the Test Home: NKY Health's Inclusive Approach to HIV Self Test Access
DESCRIPTION:This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of NKY Health’s expansive HIV self-test distribution program\, highlighting its multifaceted approach to making test kits readily available throughout the Northern Kentucky community. Our primary goal has been to maximize reach\, ensuring these vital resources get into the hands of as many people as possible. \nTo achieve the program goals\, NKY Health utilized diverse and innovative distribution methods\, including partnerships with harm reduction service sites\, collaboration with dedicated community advocacy organizations\, direct outreach in local bars and popular hangouts\, the strategic placement of vending machines\, and a convenient mail-to-home service. \nBeyond distribution\, the team will delve into the program’s robust data strategy. We’ll discuss the thoughtful design of our data collection instruments\, the practical methods employed for gathering this crucial information\, and most importantly\, how this data has been instrumental in shaping future program enhancements and refining our outreach activities.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/taking-the-test-home-nky-healths-inclusive-approach-to-hiv-self-test-access/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T190926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T142907Z
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SUMMARY:PrEPared RN: Bridging Health Equity Gaps Through Nurse-Delivered PrEP
DESCRIPTION:This session showcases how nurses are transforming HIV prevention in one of the nation’s highest-incidence regions. This innovative\, nurse-led model expands access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through standing orders\, telehealth\, and mobile outreach\, allowing same-day initiation of care. By empowering nurses to manage 96% of PrEP cases and tailoring services to uninsured\, LGBTQ+\, migrant\, and communities of color\, PrEPared RN has increased uptake by 86% and now delivers 67% of all PrEP care at CAN Community Health in South Florida. The session highlights how this scalable model integrates cultural responsiveness\, community partnership\, and clinical innovation to advance health equity and accelerate progress toward ending the HIV epidemic.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/prepared-rn-bridging-health-equity-gaps-through-nurse-delivered-prep/
LOCATION:Studio D
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120016
CREATED:20260120T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182112Z
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SUMMARY:PrEP\, PEP & Pleasure: Tools of Sexual Liberation
DESCRIPTION:This interactive presentation explores the intersection of sexual pleasure\, HIV prevention\, and liberation for communities of color. The Science of Sexuality and Pleasure\, it reframes PrEP and PEP not just as biomedical tools\, but as instruments of sexual agency\, protection\, and empowerment. Drawing on the imagery of chains\, whips\, handcuffs\, and doxycycline\, we assert that protection and pleasure are not mutually exclusive\, but deeply intertwined. Through storytelling\, case-based dialogue\, and visual metaphors\, we invite attendees to challenge conventional narratives that separate safety from desire. This session is rooted in affirming sex-positive\, stigma-free frameworks that normalize both protection and play\, while recognizing that the full spectrum of sexual expression\, particularly for people of color\, has been historically policed and pathologized. Our aim is to reimagine prevention as liberation\, pleasure as resistance\, and protection as power.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/prep-pep-pleasure-tools-of-sexual-liberation/
LOCATION:Studio B
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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