Managing HIV and Diabetes in the DMV: An Integrated Approach for Healthcare Providers 

This webinar on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 12:00pm will explore the complex relationship between HIV and diabetes, two chronic conditions that increasingly intersect within patient populations. Designed for healthcare professionals in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), this one-hour session will provide key insights into preventive strategies and management techniques for patients living with both conditions.

The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Health in People Living with HIV

This webinar on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:00pm will provide a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among people living with HIV and the underlying factors contributing to this risk. Participants will learn about current risk prediction tools available for assessing CVD risk in people living with HIV, as well as the findings and implications of the REPRIEVE trial. 

Medical Redlining: Challenges Accessing Equitable Care

Medical redlining is a form of systemic discrimination that restricts access to quality healthcare for marginalized communities. This webinar on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm will explore the historical and ongoing practice of medical redlining. The faculty will examine how discriminatory policies, lack of resources, and geographic segregation have contributed to health disparities, and discuss the challenges these communities face in accessing equitable care.

Tune in to the "Rooted in Wellness" podcast mini-series that is dedicated to exploring holistic approaches to health and well-being, and embark on a journey of personal growth. Join us as we delve into topics such as trauma, HIV, mental wellness, and the social determinants of health, all with the goal of helping you cultivate a balanced and thriving life.

The newest episode, "Roots of Stigma - Cultural Barriers in Mental Health" was released on 10/26. To listen to this or one of the other episodes, "Trauma at the Root of Health Outcome Disparities" and "Roots of Resilience: HIV Prevention/Management Strategies for Black Women," click the button below.

HIV and the Latino/a/x Community

The Latino/a/x community is made up of diverse populations who often experience barriers to accessing equitable HIV care and services. This leads to poorer health outcomes and rates of retention in care among these populations. Culturally-responsive strategies can help providers break down systemic barriers in order to increase engagement in care. This webinar will equip providers with a comprehensive understanding of Latino/a/x culture, the barriers to testing and access to care that Latino/a/x people encounter, and best practices for engaging this community in HIV services.

Empowering Latino/a/x Communities:
Advancing PrEP Initiatives for HIV Prevention

This webinar will provide an overview of different PrEP initiatives that have proven effective in the Latino/a/x community. The faculty will focus on practical strategies to increase the knowledge, comfort, and skills of providers to engage this community in PrEP services.

Faith in Action:
Empowering Latino/a/x Faith-Based Organizations in HIV Prevention

In minority communities, faith often unifies individuals across socioeconomic status, educational levels, and other social factors. Secular organizations that address HIV prevention can share common goals with faith-based organizations (FBOs), and therefore it is important for secular organizations to work collaboratively with FBOs and faith leaders in order to reach people who are disproportionately affected by HIV. This webinar will give an overview of Latino/a/x-focused FBOs in the DMV, explore the personal assessment process as well as the development of strategic religious engagement plans, and provide various resources. Participants will also learn strategies for effectively forming mutually beneficial relationships with diverse Latino/a/x faith groups in order to further their HIV prevention work.

The Effi Barry Training Institute, led by HealthHIV, provides training and technical assistance to support current and prospective HAHSTA grantees and community-based organizations in implementing fee-for-service business models; basic HIV service competencies; advanced skills in health care systems; data and health informatics; high-impact prevention programs; and emerging evidence-based or informed approaches through a series of group trainings, boot camps, community forums, and individual consultation.