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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Equity in Nursing
DESCRIPTION:This presentation shares early findings from ANA\California’s LGBTQIA+ Equity in Nursing initiative\, led by Advocacy Institute Fellows Dr. Bri DuBose (2024) and Misty Mandeville (2025). The taskforce—formed in January 2024 and composed of nursing leaders\, clinicians\, and subject-matter experts—designed a structured assessment to benchmark organizational culture\, knowledge\, reporting comfort\, DEIB infrastructure\, and hiring practices related to LGBTQIA+ equity. To date\, 624 anonymized responses (predominantly from California) reveal moderate familiarity with core DEI concepts alongside notable gaps in applied understanding\, particularly around “gender diverse\,” “microaggressions\,” and “marginalized.” Respondents report frequent exposure to microaggressive statements (e.g.\, heteronormative assumptions and intrusive personal questions)\, underscoring the need for inclusive communication training. Organizational mechanisms for reporting and escalation are widely present\, yet awareness of dedicated DEIB roles varies\, indicating opportunities to enhance visibility and engagement. Bright spots include increasing leadership commitment\, staff interest in LGBTQIA+ education\, and growing visibility of inclusive practices. Opportunities center on embedding inclusivity into onboarding\, performance\, and leadership development; strengthening hiring strategies; and expanding practical training. The initiative’s benchmarking approach aims to guide sustained leadership\, education\, and transparency—advancing health equity for LGBTQIA+ nurses and patients across settings.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/lgbtqia-equity-in-nursing/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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SUMMARY:Transgender Empathy Training: Transforming Understanding Into Action
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Empathy Training is an interactive\, community-centered educational program designed to cultivate cultural humility\, deepen understanding\, and expand institutional capacity to support transgender\, nonbinary\, and gender-expansive people. Grounded in trauma-informed care\, intersectional analysis\, and lived experience\, this training moves beyond basic terminology and policy compliance to build genuine human connection and sustained allyship. \nThe program explores the full spectrum of transgender identity\, including social\, medical\, and legal transition pathways; everyday barriers to safety\, health\, and belonging; and the diverse cultural contexts that shape gender expression globally. Through storytelling\, reflective activities\, and guided dialogue\, participants learn to recognize harmful assumptions\, develop affirming communication skills\, and respond to discrimination and microaggressions with accountability and care. \nA key focus of the training is dismantling systemic inequities that disproportionately impact Black\, Indigenous\, and Afro-Caribbean trans communities—including disparities in healthcare access\, housing stability\, employment\, and violence prevention. Participants gain practical tools for improving organizational environments\, such as inclusive intake and data practices\, respectful workplace norms\, and equitable policy frameworks that center transgender autonomy. \nThis training is designed for schools\, health providers\, social service organizations\, government agencies\, corporate workplaces\, and community groups committed to fostering safer and braver spaces. Outcomes include improved cultural responsiveness\, strengthened relationships with transgender communities\, and concrete steps toward operationalizing equity at every level of practice. \nTransgender Empathy Training empowers individuals and institutions to advance justice not just with knowledge\, but with compassion\, responsibility\, and transformative action. TET was launched on March 31\, 2025 by Mallery Jenna Robinson of LA.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/transgender-empathy-training-transforming-understanding-into-action/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260120T184148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180608Z
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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:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260120T165958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181631Z
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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:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T011630
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:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260120T193934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T141050Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Systems: Integrating HIV and Aging Services to Address Behavioral Health and Social Isolation
DESCRIPTION:Older adults living with HIV—especially Black gay men aged 50 and over—face compounding challenges including stigma\, fragmented care\, and under-resourced behavioral health services. This session highlights strategies from the Aging and HIV Institute (A&H)\, a California-based think tank dedicated to bridging HIV and aging service systems. \nA featured initiative is Dundun—a narrative- and policy-focused project funded by the Joseph Beam Black Gay Men’s Wellness Grant. Rooted in the metaphor of the “talking drum\,” Dundun centers the lived experiences of older Black gay men with HIV to influence California’s behavioral health priorities under Proposition 1 and the Master Plan for Aging. A&H will share strategies for using culturally grounded storytelling\, coalition-building\, and legislative outreach to advance mental health equity. \nThe session will also draw from successful local efforts\, such as the LKAPS Roundtable peer support model and the Barbershop program developed with Brothers of the Desert. These initiatives show how community connection and culturally relevant programming can reduce stigma and promote well-being. \nParticipants will leave with tools for engaging marginalized populations in policy advocacy\, integrating HIV and aging services\, and building lasting equity-focused coalitions.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/bridging-systems-integrating-hiv-and-aging-services-to-address-behavioral-health-and-social-isolation/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T011630
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:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260120T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T144756Z
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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:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260120T145941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202410Z
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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:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260119T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T202138Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260304T145530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T145648Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260120T172030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T180941Z
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SUMMARY:Cool Kids Carry Narcan: A Rural Community Model for Equitable Naloxone Access and Overdose Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Cool Kids Carry Narcan is a rural overdose prevention initiative led by Berkshire Harm Reduction\, a program of Berkshire Health Systems in western Massachusetts. Designed to address geographic and racial inequities in naloxone access\, the project currently installs and maintains 124 public NaloxBoxes while pairing distribution with community training and stigma-reduction campaigns. \nThrough partnerships with law enforcement\, housing authorities\, libraries\, and local residents\, naloxone has become both accessible and visible—reshaping perceptions around harm reduction in a county with the state’s highest overdose fatality rate. \nPreliminary data show a 13% reduction in overall overdose deaths and an 83% decline in BIPOC fatalities\, marking measurable progress toward equity. By combining healthcare infrastructure with grassroots collaboration\, Cool Kids Carry Narcan demonstrates how rural communities can turn harm reduction into a visible\, shared practice of care.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/cool-kids-carry-narcan-a-rural-community-model-for-equitable-naloxone-access-and-overdose-prevention/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260518T011630
CREATED:20260120T171624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181103Z
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Year Highlights from the Harm Reduction Services Program: San Diego County’s First Government-Run Syringe Service Program
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, San Diego County launched its Harm Reduction Services Program (HRSP)\, the region’s first government-run syringe service initiative. Designed to address the intersecting crises of overdose\, HIV\, and hepatitis C among people who use drugs\, HRSP operates through a mobile delivery model\, providing low-barrier\, stigma-free services in underserved communities identified through a comprehensive Community Readiness Assessment. Services provided include sterile syringe access and disposal\, safer sex and smoking supplies\, naloxone distribution and education\, fentanyl and xylazine test strips\, HIV and hepatitis C testing and linkage to care\, basic medical consults\, and connection with housing\, transportation\, mental health\, and substance use treatment services. \nIn alignment with harm reduction principles\, HRSP does not require any formal identification and prioritizes meeting participants where they’re at\, with dignity and respect. In its first year\, HRSP reached 618 unique participants and facilitated 1\,823 program visits. Nearly 75% of program participants are unhoused\, underscoring the importance of the program’s personal care supplies. Notably\, in 63% of program visits\, participants reported collecting supplies for others in addition to themselves\, highlighting HRSP’s extended reach into the community. Over the course of the year\, a total of 2\,305 boxes of naloxone were dispensed\, and 517 overdose reversals were reported by program participants. These early outcomes reflect both the program’s meaningful impact and its success in building trust within the community. As HRSP enters its second year\, the program continues to grow while remaining grounded in its commitment to providing compassionate\, person-centered care for San Diego County residents.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/inaugural-year-highlights-from-the-harm-reduction-services-program-san-diego-countys-first-government-run-syringe-service-program/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T011630
CREATED:20250718T133550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T181701Z
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SUMMARY:Expanding the National HIV Prevention Workforce through Certification
DESCRIPTION:HIV Prevention Certified Provider Institute\nExpanding the HIV prevention workforce is more important than ever: biomedical prevention is advancing rapidly and the HIV workforce is shrinking. \nThis institute offers a comprehensive foundation for providers to: 1) identify individuals who may benefit from HIV prevention services; 2) implement high-impact PrEP interventions; and\, 3) apply a framework of cultural humility to improve engagement and retention in care. Participants also will learn strategies for HIV prevention\, PrEP counseling\, and PrEP provision within pharmacy-based settings. Expert faculty include an infectious disease physician and pharmacist\, bringing together clinical knowledge and applied strategies for frontline HIV prevention. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss sexual health and HIV prevention options with clients.\nReview biomedical advances in HIV and STI prevention.\nIdentify considerations for implementing long-acting HIV prevention in clinical settings.\nDescribe eligibility screening and PrEP counseling strategies in pharmacies.\nEducate patients on PrEP adherence\, safety precautions\, and the importance of regular monitoring for optimal HIV prevention
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/expanding-the-national-hiv-prevention-workforce-through-certification/
LOCATION:Potomac B
CATEGORIES:Institute,Power of Prevention
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