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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T104500
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SUMMARY:The Provision of STI Education and HIV Testing among Incarcerated Youth in Alabama
DESCRIPTION:In 2022 in Alabama\, youth age 13-24 made up the majority of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases\, and nearly a quarter of new HIV diagnoses\, illustrating the need for STI prevention efforts aimed at this population. Incarcerated youth represent a group more vulnerable to HIV/STI infection than youth in general. The UAB Family Clinic has partnered with the Alabama Department of Youth Services to provide HIV/STI education confidential HIV testing to youth held in detention facilities across the state of Alabama. In 2024\, the UAB Family Clinic provided comprehensive HIV/STI education to approximately 350 youth across 3 sites\, 268 of whom opted to be tested for HIV.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/the-provision-of-sti-education-and-hiv-testing-among-incarcerated-youth-in-alabama/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260120T145432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181122Z
UID:10000116-1774003500-1774008900@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Threats to Reduce STI and HIV Prevention Funding: An Analysis of the Immediate Effects on Partner Services at the Houston Health Department
DESCRIPTION:Scaling back HIV and STI federal funds undermines decades of progress made in the public health realm. Domestic HIV and STI Prevention programs aim to provide essential services such as testing\, treatment and education\, to help decrease transmission of infectious diseases and improve health outcomes in the local communities. The Houston Health Department (HHD) relies mostly on federal grants to support staffing\, infrastructure and preventative services. The Partner Services program is especially crucial for contact tracing to prevent further spread of disease by tracking partners of individuals potentially infected with syphilis and HIV. HHD assessed the Partner Services program’s performance levels to determine if uncertainty in receiving federal funds\, which potentially contributed to a significant reduction in workforce\, had negatively impacted Public Health Follow Up (PHFU) activities.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/threats-to-reduce-sti-and-hiv-prevention-funding-an-analysis-of-the-immediate-effects-on-partner-services-at-the-houston-health-department/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260120T143426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182835Z
UID:10000109-1774003500-1774008900@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:AI Ready: Establishing a Responsible and Practical Approach to Artificial Intelligence in HIV Care and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Many healthcare organizations are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to improve care and streamline operations but often face uncertainty about how to begin. This session provides a clear and practical entry point for HIV service systems that want to integrate AI responsibly\, particularly those working with limited resources. \nWe will outline how to form an internal AI Steering Committee that supports thoughtful planning\, evaluates proposed uses\, and builds understanding among staff. The committee also leads the development of governance policies that address privacy\, safety\, ethics\, clinical oversight\, and the role of human judgment in AI-supported care. \nThe session emphasizes how organizations can start small and scale gradually. We will focus on identifying tools that are accessible\, cost conscious\, and aligned with clinical or operational priorities. Participants will learn how to assess opportunities that may offer value even without large investments or complex platforms. \nGuidance will also be provided on engaging staff in AI efforts. This includes offering brief\, targeted tutorials on moving ideas into action\, supporting those with technical skills to explore simple applications\, and encouraging the use of AI to help solve challenges or locate information that supports patient care. These approaches help foster a sense of ownership\, creativity\, and shared responsibility for innovation. \nThis session is intended for leaders in clinical operations\, prevention\, and program improvement. Attendees will leave with an outline for establishing a governance structure and a practical checklist to begin evaluating and applying AI tools in ways that advance care and protect patients.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/ai-ready-establishing-a-responsible-and-practical-approach-to-artificial-intelligence-in-hiv-care-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260119T192624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175746Z
UID:10000094-1774003500-1774008900@syncconference.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260225T165105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T141859Z
UID:10000225-1773936000-1773941400@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Unseen and Unheard: Navigating Intersectionality and Trust Barriers in Healthcare for Sex Workers
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URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/unseen-and-unheard-navigating-intersectionality-and-trust-barriers-in-healthcare-for-sex-workers/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260120T194327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170512Z
UID:10000217-1773936000-1773941400@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Public-Private Partnerships: A Cost-Saving Model to Efficiently End Multiple Public Health Epidemics
DESCRIPTION:Congenital syphilis is a completely preventable condition that imposes a significant clinical and financial burden on our current strained healthcare system. In response to rising infection rates in Miami-Dade County\, Homestead Hospital (HH) implemented an innovative\, Electronic Health Record-integrated Syphilis Screening Algorithm in 2019\, embedded within its existing routine HIV and Hepatitis C testing infrastructure. Prioritizing pregnancy-related indicators\, the system uses the Reverse Sequence Algorithm to enable early detection and treatment\, particularly among pregnant patients. This initiative is supported by a public-private partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County\, ensuring seamless linkage to post-discharge prevention services. \nBetween 2018 and 2021\, HH averted 15 cases of congenital syphilis\, translating to an estimated $1.8 million in healthcare cost savings. Statewide adoption of the model across 12 hospitals contributed to the prevention of 275 cases from 2019 to 2024\, with an estimated cost aversion of nearly $33 million. Beyond the significant financial impact\, the program exemplifies a scalable\, equity-driven approach to public-private partnership interventions. Through the automation of screening and integrating services\, it reduces provider bias\, enhances early interventions\, and supports sustainable epidemic control. Policy updates to support bundled billing and reimbursement are essential for broader implementation and long-term sustainability.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/public-private-partnerships-a-cost-saving-model-to-efficiently-end-multiple-public-health-epidemics/
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:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260120T135257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172951Z
UID:10000098-1773936000-1773941400@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Frequent Participation in Ryan White Services Improves Time to HIV Viral Suppression Among Persons with HIV Monoinfection and Persons with HIV and HCV Coinfection in Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection is associated with poor health outcomes for persons with HIV (PWH). Although higher HIV viral suppression rates have been reported among PWH who participate in Ryan White services\, studies have not assessed effects on HCV coinfection. \nWe used Philadelphia’s routine HIV and hepatitis surveillance data to identify new HIV diagnoses during November 2018–October 2021 in a retrospective cohort analysis. We plotted Kaplan-Meier curves and performed Cox regressions to understand effects of HCV coinfection and receipt of Ryan White support services on time to reach HIV viral suppression\, adjusting for linkage to HIV care\, retention in HIV care\, race and ethnicity\, gender\, age at time of HIV diagnosis\, and injection drug use history. \nAddressing social determinants of health through federally sponsored Ryan White services can improve health for persons with HIV monoinfection and HIV and HCV coinfection.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/frequent-participation-in-ryan-white-services-improves-time-to-hiv-viral-suppression-among-persons-with-hiv-monoinfection-and-persons-with-hiv-and-hcv-coinfection-in-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260119T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181237Z
UID:10000086-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Powering Change: Community Engagement Strategies to End the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. South
DESCRIPTION:Despite progress\, the South continues to have highest rates of HIV in the United States\, with Black\, Latine\, LGBTQ+ people disproportionately impacted. Systemic social and structural barriers consistently drive these disparities. In response to these persistent disparities\, the Southern HIV Impact Fund (SHIF) provides tailored technical assistance\, one-year grants\, and leadership development to HIV-focused organizations and coalitions\, social justice organizations\, and coalitions working on intersectional issues. These efforts support unfettered access to HIV prevention and care; better resource advocacy and movement-building efforts; and increase diverse leadership reflective of the regional epidemic. \nThis session will share retrospective results from SHIF’s 8 Year history\, as well as SHIF’s community engagement strategies\, developed to intentionally address the common mismatch between public health programs and community needs that often hamper impact. This session will both describe SHIF’s robust community engagement strategies\, as well as recommendations to adapt such strategies for similar programming. \nThe adoption of such strategies allowed SHIF to engage community in the design\, implementation\, and evaluation of programming\, as well as continually adapt to address community needs and emergent threats. Further\, such engagement allowed us to maximize limited resources\, directing focus and financial support in the areas of greatest need and to areas for greatest opportunity for innovation. Further\, leveraging feedback allowed SHIF to reduce administrative burden\, better enabling grantees to focus their time and energy on HIV prevention\, care\, advocacy\, and movement building work that will improve outcomes for people living with and affected by HIV for years to come.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/powering-change-community-engagement-strategies-to-end-the-hiv-epidemic-in-the-u-s-south/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260119T184550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T134454Z
UID:10000084-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Unconventional Community Engagement Approaches
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide creative ways to go beyond the clinic walls to reach the underserved population. To teach individuals “Out of the box thinking” to get them introduced to PreP and HIV treatment.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/unconventional-community-engagement-approaches/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260119T181323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T154739Z
UID:10000082-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Building Trust Through Culture: Vivent Health and the Ballroom Scene’s Role in Advancing PrEP Uptake
DESCRIPTION:Ballroom culture has long been a sanctuary for Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ communities\, offering a space for creativity\, resilience\, and belonging. Originating in the early 20th century and evolving during the Harlem Renaissance\, ballroom became a refuge for individuals marginalized by race\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation. In Milwaukee\, this vibrant culture has become a vital tool in advancing HIV prevention efforts. Vivent Health has partnered with the local ballroom scene to co-create culturally tailored strategies that reduce stigma\, build trust\, and increase the uptake of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). \nThis session explores how cultural competency and community-based participatory practice (CBPP) models are being implemented to center community voices and ensure public health interventions are both relevant and affirming. Strategies include peer-led engagement\, wellness-themed mini-balls\, and house-based dialogues that allow for honest conversations around HIV\, stigma\, and care. Participants will be introduced to the CBPP model and the Cultural Competence Continuum as guiding frameworks for equity-driven outreach. \nExamples from Vivent Health’s programming—such as the annual ballroom event at Milwaukee PrideFest and private health-focused house sessions—will be shared\, illustrating how these culturally rooted approaches have led to increased health awareness\, stronger community participation\, and measurable progress in addressing HIV disparities. The session will include interactive discussions\, video clips\, and guided exercises to help attendees explore how they can apply similar methods within their own communities.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/building-trust-through-culture-vivent-health-and-the-ballroom-scenes-role-in-advancing-prep-uptake/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260119T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153750Z
UID:10000081-1773917100-1773922500@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:A Group Level Approach to Reduce HIV and STIs in Women of Color Residing in Low-Income and Transitional Housing in the Urban South
DESCRIPTION:Black women at are increased risk HIV of infection compared to women in general. In 2022 in Alabama\, over half of HIV people living with HIV were Black\, almost a quarter were women\, and 1 in 5 were unaware of their status. This data supports a need for HIV prevention interventions among youth and adults in the state. in 2024\, The UAB Family Clinic introduced a new project based on the CDC intervention known as “Sister To Sister”\, a one on one HIV testing and education session aimed at women color. The UAB Family clinic adapted this intervention for a small group setting to better accommodate the needs of the local population\, and held 5 events across the Birmingham\, AL metropolitan area.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/a-group-level-approach-to-reduce-hiv-and-stis-in-women-of-color-residing-in-low-income-and-transitional-housing-in-the-urban-south/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Power of Prevention,Track Session
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260120T193050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T143616Z
UID:10000210-1773849600-1773855000@syncconference.org
SUMMARY:Radical Rapport: Trauma-Informed and Culturally Rooted Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Radical Rapport is a dynamic\, trauma-informed training/presentation designed to help harm reduction providers and health professionals build deeper trust with Black\, Brown\, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities. Through reflection\, skill-building\, and cultural humility\, Dr. Vivid guides participants toward creating safer spaces rooted in affirmation\, not assumption. This training centers identity\, orientation\, expression\, plant medicine\, and spiritual healing as vital to holistic harm reduction.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/radical-rapport-trauma-informed-and-culturally-rooted-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260524T050058
CREATED:20260120T192946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T143222Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating Harm Reduction into Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:Integrating harm reduction conversations into primary care visits can help to provide education\, resources\, and support for behavioral change for the patient\, their family\, and their community. Patients are already considering their safety related to substance use and pain control but may not know all the facts or strategies to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Asking patients without judgment about how they control pain and use substances can open communication between patients and healthcare providers. \nIncreased screening around substance use and medication misuse has led to patients receiving and utilizing naloxone and fentanyl test strips and distributing them to their friends\, family\, and neighbors. It also helps patients understand the risks related to medication and drug interactions and the drug adulterants like xylazine. Additionally\, screening and support during medical visits allows for withdrawal management support and induction of medication assisted treatment (MAT)\, like naltrexone and suboxone immediately when patients express readiness to quit. \nManaging MAT in primary care helps to break down barriers to effective substance use treatment that otherwise would require a referral to outpatient\, intensive outpatient\, or residential drug and alcohol treatment that can delay or deter patients accessing care. There will be reflection and analysis of different interventions used by a behavioral health consultant in an HIV primary care setting.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/integrating-harm-reduction-into-primary-care/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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SUMMARY:Beyond Narcan: A Black Health Equity Approach to Opioid Capacity Building in Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Us Helping Us\, People Into Living\, Inc.\, a Black-led\, LGBTQ+-affirming health organization in Washington\, DC\, developed a harm reduction and capacity-building model rooted in health equity to address the opioid crisis. While naloxone distribution remains vital\, we go beyond it by centering legal literacy\, reducing stigma\, and community empowerment. Our work through the Bishop Rainey Cheeks Center of Excellence in Harm Reduction (RaCCE/HR) and the district’s opioid abatement initiative provides trainings and resources that prepare ordinary citizens to intervene in overdose situations and link individuals to long-term care. \nOur approach integrates culturally affirming\, community-rooted education strategies\, including the Hip Hop 2 Prevent (H2P) school curriculum\, a stigma-busting multimedia campaign\, and hands-on training for faith-based and grassroots organizations. This model provides a replicable blueprint for building sustainable community responses to opioid use that shift the frame from crisis response to prevention\, resilience\, and recovery.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/beyond-narcan-a-black-health-equity-approach-to-opioid-capacity-building-in-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Track Session
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T153000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Diagnosis: Building Systems for Healthy Aging with HIV
DESCRIPTION:Aging with HIV Institute\nPeople Aging With HIV are navigating longer lives within systems that were never designed to support aging\, multimorbidity\, or long-term stability. Clinical advances have extended life expectancy\, but the systems surrounding care—workforce pipelines\, financing structures\, and service integration—have not kept pace. As a result\, many experience uneven access to aging-appropriate services\, including highly complex and long-term care needs\, as policy and reimbursement pressures place the long-term sustainability of HIV care systems at risk. Healthy aging with HIV depends on care models and workforce capacity that support function\, continuity\, and stability across later life. \nDrawing from HealthHIV’s Fifth Annual State of Aging with HIV™ National Survey findings from consumers and the HIV workforce\, the Institute explores how clinical realities and patient experience are shaped by current care system capacity\, workforce readiness\, and access conditions. It also considers how system conditions influence who delivers care and where gaps persist\, reshaping the HIV workforce at a critical juncture. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe key issues shaping the experience of aging with HIV\, including multimorbidity\, mobility limitations\, housing instability\, and the long-term impacts of accelerated aging and early antiretroviral treatment.\nAssess whether current systems and providers are prepared to meet the full spectrum of aging-related needs in HIV care.\nExplore structural and policy innovation by identifying strategies to align HIV services with healthy aging priorities\, invest in workforce readiness\, and build models of care that sustain quality of life over time.
URL:https://syncconference.org/agenda/beyond-the-diagnosis-building-systems-for-healthy-aging-with-hiv/
LOCATION:Studio E
CATEGORIES:Institute
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