Training and Conferences

Description
This HIV-focused Medical Update will discuss the rising rates of  co-morbidities in Philadelphia, specifically, the evolving landscape of Hepatitis B & C and Mpox; providing the background, evolution, and acquisition of both.

Intented Audience
HIV Case Managers and their Supervisors

Contact
Tiania Warner

Description
Will provide overview of Chemsex and the impact/effects on patient care in relation to HIV care and prevention.
Describe Chemsex
Identify commonly used substances
Describe harm reduction and affirming communication methods while discussing substance use


Intented Audience
Thrive staff

Contact
Abby Ruth Plusen

Description
This session provides a practical introduction to HIV testing, prevention, and linkage to care for community health workers and other frontline staff.  Participants will learn why routine HIV testing is an important part of preventive healthcare, who should be tested, ...
Intented Audience
Westside Family Health CHW & MA

Contact
Lori Holsey

Description
This is a regular meeting of the multidisciplinary stakeholders of the Philadelphia Fetal Infant Mortality HIV Case Review Team. We will discuss two cases of HIV-exposed infants and their mothers that fit the criteria for review.

Intented Audience
Fetal Infant Mortality HIV Case Review Team

Contact
Kristin Walker, RN, MSN, ACRN

Description
This didactic session will provide a practical overview of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy for HIV treatment. Participants will review current indications, patient eligibility, and clinical considerations, followed by a live demonstration of injectable ART administration. The session is designed to ...
Intented Audience
UHC Faculty

Contact
Alysa Bush