Module Category: HIV Care

HIV and Older Adults: Managing Chronic Disease and Polypharmacy

This webinar will focus on the unique healthcare needs of older adults living with HIV. Faculty will explore the challenges of managing multiple chronic conditions alongside HIV, as well as the complexities of using multiple medications, known as polypharmacy. The session will review strategies for optimizing care, minimizing drug interactions, and improving overall health outcomes in this growing population.

This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.

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

The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Health in People Living with HIV webinar is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among people living with HIV.

Target Audience: This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients with HIV.

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

This webinar is designed to offer an in-depth exploration of 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. This webinar will address the rising prevalence of diabetes among individuals living with HIV and offer practical, region-specific guidance on managing these coexisting conditions. Participants will examine how HIV therapies impact metabolic health and the unique challenges faced by those with both HIV and diabetes. The session will equip participants with actionable knowledge to enhance patient care and outcomes. Additionally, the discussion will cover cultural competency and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in the DMV, including the impact of social determinants of health and disparities in care, and how to address these disparities for diverse populations affected by both conditions.

Target Audience: Clinicians, Medical Providers, Community Health Workers, Pharmacists

Beyond the Basics: Navigating the HIV-Cancer Intersection

This webinar will shed light on the reasons behind increased risk of certain cancers among people living with HIV and why their cancer outcomes are worse compared to people without HIV. The faculty will delve into evidence-based strategies to improve survival in HIV-associated cancers. The webinar also will cover potential treatment options that may exploit unique characteristics of these cancers to improve outcomes.

This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for Clinicians, Community Health Workers, and Direct Service providers.

Faculty

Dr. Kathryn Lurain MD, MPH-Associate Research Physician, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health
Dr. Lurain is a hematologist-oncologist and an expert in the treatment of virus-associated cancers and lymphoproliferative disorders. ShDr. e is the Clinical Director of the HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch and an associate research physician at the National Cancer Institute. She earned her B.A. in Biology from Oberlin College and Masters in Global Public Health from George Washington University. She received her M.D. from the University of Virginia and completed Internal Medicine residency at the University of Chicago before completing fellowship in hematology and oncology at the National Cancer Institute. Her clinical research is focused on the development of new treatments for HIV-associated lymphomas using immunotherapy approaches. Her translational work focuses on understanding the changes in cellular and humoral immune function at the onset of virus-associated cancers and how immune function is affected by treatment. Dr. Lurain is an advocate for people living with HIV and their inclusion in clinical trials, and she is trained in the clinical care of sexual and gender minorities.

Strategies for HIV Testing and Linkage to Care for People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH)

People experiencing homelessness or unstable housing face significant challenges in accessing and adhering to HIV care. These challenges often include delays in seeking care, inconsistent engagement with healthcare providers, and difficulties in adhering to HIV treatment. The complex interplay of housing instability with mental health disorders, substance use, and economic and food insecurity further complicates healthcare needs. This webinar will discuss the critical challenges and strategies involved in screening, diagnosing, and linking people experiencing homelessness to appropriate HIV care.

This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.

Best Practices for Youth: Transition to Care, Cultural Competence & Communication

Successful transition from pediatric to adult care for youth living with HIV is complex due to the coordinated medical and behavioral management required to reduce transmission risk. Adept navigation of co-occurring challenges, such as substance use, mental health conditions, and associated stigma and discrimination, is also essential. This webinar will explore strategies for successfully transitioning youth living with HIV to adult care, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and effective communication to this process.

This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients with HIV.

HIV and HCV in DC: Epidemic Intricacies and Inclusive Approaches for Substance-Using Populations

Among persons living with HIV in the United States, an estimated 15 to 30% have HCV coinfection. For persons living with HIV who have HCV coinfection, liver-related morbidity and mortality is a prominent non-AIDS-related complication—up to 80 to 90% of liver-related deaths in persons living with HIV are attributable to HCV infection-and proper treatment remains a priority. This webinar will discuss HIV/HCV co-infection in DC, particularly among people who inject drugs, and evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.

Equity in Action: Empowering BIPOC Healthcare via Community Engagement and PrEP Advocacy

This webinar will discuss how to promote equity, improve access, and increase retention in HIV prevention and care among BIPOC communities. The faculty will identify barriers and dispel myths relating to PrEP use in BIPOC communities in order to encourage patients’ use of PrEP while emphasizing strategies for fostering a strong patient-provider relationship. Additionally, the faculty will describe innovative healthcare delivery methods and initiatives to improve patients’ knowledge of PrEP and to increase PrEP uptake.

Addressing Stigma and Stigmatizing Language in the Workplace

Stigma is one of the biggest challenges in HIV prevention and care. The negative, often subliminal, impact of stigmatizing language can leave people living with HIV feeling “less-than.” Stigmatization can be eliminated through the combined efforts of clinical and non-clinical staff, the community, and even patients by learning and integrating improved terminology.
This thought-provoking webinar addresses stigmatizing language used when talking about HIV, mental health, and substance use disorders and how this language perpetuates bias in the workplace.