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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Potential of Long-Acting Injectable Therapies for HIV Prevention and Treatment
DESCRIPTION:In this transformative session\, we will delve into the powerful potential of long-acting injectable (LAI) strategies to not only prevent and treat HIV but to foster deeper\, more meaningful healthcare engagement. With a focus on the tangible and intangible benefits of LAI therapy\, this session will equip healthcare providers with practical insights and tools to optimize patient care and health outcomes. \nParticipants will explore the multidimensional benefits of LAI therapy\, highlighting how regular clinic visits can strengthen patient-provider relationships\, enhance overall well-being\, and create opportunities for broader health interventions. Through case studies and real-world examples\, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these interactions can build trust\, support adherence\, and empower patients in their healthcare journeys. \nThe session will also emphasize the importance of in-depth provider-patient conversations\, helping attendees recognize the critical role of tailored discussions in guiding patients through prevention and treatment choices. You’ll learn how to differentiate between options\, identify the ‘sweet spot’ for optimized care\, and leverage these regular interactions to improve health equity and access. \nFinally\, participants will learn best practices (or clinical pearls) around how to successfully implement LAIs and gain awareness on the important areas for consideration when implementing LAIs in their own practice. Drawing on lessons from healthcare providers\, community leaders\, and implementation experts\, this segment will provide a roadmap for integrating LAI therapy into care plans—ensuring a holistic approach to patient health and well-being.  \nWhether you’re a healthcare provider\, advocate\, or clinic administrator\, this session will expand your understanding of LAI PrEP and treatment as a cornerstone of modern prevention and treatment efforts. Join us to discover how this innovative approach can transform lives and redefine the future of HIV.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/unlocking-the-potential-of-long-acting-injectable-therapies-for-hiv-prevention-and-treatment/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Special Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
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SUMMARY:The Healing Room: Yoga and Other Alternative Healing Modalities as Tools for Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:The integration of yoga and other alternative healing modalities into harm reduction strategies represents a growing\, holistic approach to addressing substance use\, mental health challenges\, and trauma. Harm reduction\, traditionally focused on minimizing the negative consequences of drug use and other high-risk behaviors\, can be enhanced by incorporating mind-body practices that foster self-regulation and awareness\, resilience\, and embodied awareness and healing. \nYoga\, with its emphasis on breath control\, physical postures\, and meditative focus\, has shown promise in reducing stress\, improving emotional regulation\, and increasing body awareness—key factors in interrupting cycles of addiction and promoting recovery. Reiki’s potential role in harm reduction for harm reduction lies in its ability to reduce stress and anxiety\, support emotional healing\, and promote overall well-being. \nThis session explores the emerging evidence supporting yoga and other healing modalities as a complementary harm reduction tool\, particularly in underserved or high-risk populations. Drawing on interdisciplinary research\, community-based programs\, and trauma-informed frameworks\, it underscores alternative healing modalities potential to serve not as a replacement for clinical treatment but as an accessible\, empowering adjunct that supports individual agency\, healing\, and long-term well-being. Visitors to The Healing Room will participate in a presentation and guided discussion of the use of alternative healing modalities followed by a 20-30 minute Restorative yoga practice.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/the-healing-room-yoga-and-other-alternative-healing-modalities-as-tools-for-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095117
CREATED:20260120T172407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T171136Z
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SUMMARY:Successes in Diagnosis and Linkage Where HIV and Viral Hepatitis Testing Programming Occurs Within a Syringe Service Program (SSP)
DESCRIPTION:Queen City Harm Reduction (QCHR) is the only organization expressly centered around harm reduction principles and syringe access in Mecklenburg County\, North Carolina\, where the city of Charlotte is based\, and seeks to minimize the harms associated with substance use and other intersecting conditions such as sex work\, justice involvement\, and homelessness. QCHR proactively educates peers and the community on drug user health promoting prevention of infectious disease\, overdose\, and compassionate care. Through an extensive testing and linkage program\, it has become clear that when full wrap-around services are offered within a trusted SSP\, there will be fewer barriers for people who use drugs (PWUD)\, people engaging in sex work\, and other marginalized populations to access care. Education is also more accessible for these populations when it is provided in a setting where they have trust and rapport with the outreach workers providing it\, as well as where they have access to supplies needed to engage in prevention practices.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/successes-in-diagnosis-and-linkage-where-hiv-and-viral-hepatitis-testing-programming-occurs-within-a-syringe-service-program-ssp/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
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SUMMARY:Empowerment Circle: A Peer-Led Recovery Support Group Integrating HIV Prevention\, Harm Reduction\, and Whole-Community Wellness
DESCRIPTION:The Empowerment Circle is a peer-led recovery support group serving individuals impacted by substance use\, trauma\, HIV\, and systemic health disparities across the broader community—including LGBTQ+ populations\, returning citizens\, older adults\, and people with lived experience of homelessness. What makes this model unique is its inclusive approach: while centering recovery\, it intentionally brings together diverse participants in a shared healing space. \nHosted weekly at the AmaSSi Wellness Center in Baltimore\, Maryland\, the Empowerment Circle uses a trauma-informed and harm reduction framework to promote emotional\, physical\, and sexual health. The group structure is guided by SAMHSA’s four dimensions of recovery—Health\, Home\, Purpose\, and Community—and incorporates simplified lesson plans\, HIV prevention tools\, and low-barrier access to care. Participants engage in peer discussions\, relapse prevention planning\, linkage to resources\, and expressive art therapy in collaboration with interns from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). \nThis program bridges clinical services with community engagement\, offering free HIV testing\, Narcan education\, and creative coping strategies. The Empowerment Circle creates a safe and affirming environment where all are welcomed—regardless of identity\, background\, or recovery stage.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/empowerment-circle-a-peer-led-recovery-support-group-integrating-hiv-prevention-harm-reduction-and-whole-community-wellness/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
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SUMMARY:Diverse\, Low Barrier MAT Programs: Case Studies for Increasing Access to Prevent Overdose
DESCRIPTION:In response to the opioid overdose epidemic\, national efforts to increase access to medication assisted treatment (MAT) have driven key policy changes in an effort to promote access to lifesaving treatment such as methadone and buprenorphine. Facente Consulting and The Center at the Sierra Health Foundation partnered to assess the current landscape of MAT services throughout several settings in California\, and created a series of case study videos\, a landscape analysis report\, and policy briefs. This presentation will explore the process and findings of this landscape analysis\, sharing some key case study videos and highlighting the various creative ways that programs have integrated MAT treatment into existing models even if they do not have a prescribing provider onsite. Participants will become familiarized with the meaning and significance of low barriers services in an MAT setting\, and will discuss various ways that MAT programs have been successful in preventing overdose and improving the overall health and wellness of their clients through provision of MAT.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/diverse-low-barrier-mat-programs-case-studies-for-increasing-access-to-prevent-overdose/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T151500
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CREATED:20260306T183506Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T095117
CREATED:20260306T183236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T183236Z
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SUMMARY:Building the HIV Prevention Workforce: CPN Network Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive session to learn about the CDC-funded national initiative\, the Capacity-Building Assistance Network (CPN). This session will feature presentations from several CPN HIV capacity-building providers who deliver specialized training and customized technical assistance to strengthen HIV prevention programs\, organizations\, and the workforce delivering these services. These services support community-based organizations and health departments across the United States\, Puerto Rico\, and U.S. territories. \nParticipants will hear directly from providers about available services\, resources\, and training opportunities that support the HIV prevention workforce. The session will also include interactive roundtable discussions and networking opportunities to exchange ideas\, discuss workforce challenges\, and connect with others across the conference working to end the HIV epidemic.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/building-the-hiv-prevention-workforce-cpn-network-exchange/
LOCATION:Studio A
CATEGORIES:Special Session
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