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HIV Prevention: Understanding PrEP and PEP

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Health Partners, Inc
3070 Crain Hwy, 101, Waldorf MD 20601
Starts at: June 17, 2026 12:00pm ET
Ends at: June 17, 2026 12:30pm ET
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Description

This presentation provides an overview of HIV prevention strategies with a focus on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). Participants will learn how these medications work, who may benefit from them, their effectiveness, and how to access services. The session will also address common misconceptions and highlight the importance of HIV testing, risk reduction, and linkage to care.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Define PrEP and PEP and explain the key differences between these HIV prevention strategies.

Identify who may benefit from PrEP and when PEP should be used following a potential HIV exposure.

Describe how to access PrEP and PEP services and the importance of timely HIV testing and follow-up care.

Intended Audience

Staff at Health Partners, Inc.

Contact

Person: Abby Ruth Plusen
Email: aplusen@som.umaryland.edu

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP, occupational and non-occupational)
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Status neutral