Thriving in Uncertainty: Strategies for Sustaining HIV Prevention in DC

Amid shifting policies and evolving funding landscapes, community-based organizations (CBOs) play a critical role in sustaining HIV prevention efforts. 

To thrive in times of uncertainty, CBOs must strengthen their organizational resilience and proactively position themselves for long-term success. This webinar will provide practical, actionable strategies to help leaders assess their organizations, identify vulnerabilities and opportunities, and chart a path toward sustainability. Participants will also learn innovative approaches to diversifying funding streams and building adaptive, future-ready organizations that can continue driving impact in the DC Community.


Target Audience

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

  • Media: Enduring Material
  • Release date: November 21, 2025
  • Expiration date: November 21, 2027
  • Time to Complete: 60 minutes

Accreditation, Credit, and Support

Participants can earn up to 1.0 credit/contact hour (CME, AAPA, ANCC, CPE, ASWB) for completion of the certification program .

In support of improving patient care, HealthHIV, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Physician Continuing Medical Education

HealthHIV designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Physician Associate Credit Designation Statement

HealthHIV has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid until November 2, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Successful completion of this nursing continuing professional development activity will be awarded 1.0 contact hour. 


Continuing Pharmacy Education

HealthHIV designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. 

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Please see below for UAN number assigned:

JA4008396-0000-25-024-H02-P


Social Worker Continuing Education

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, HealthHIV is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses are approved under this program.  Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 general continuing education credit.


Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Statement

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.


Support Statement

This activity has no commercial support.


Planning Committee and Content/Peer Reviewers

The planners and content/peer reviewers from HealthHIV, the accredited provider, do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.


Faculty Disclosures  

Erin Halligan-Avery, PhD 

CEO Concern Center 

Rochester, NY

Disclosure: Erin Halligan-Avery, PhD has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.


Disclosure & Conflict of Interest Policy

HealthHIV is committed to providing high quality continuing education to healthcare professionals, as individuals and teams, with a protected space to learn, teach, and engage in scientific discourse free from influence from ineligible companies that may have an incentive to insert commercial bias into education.  To that end, HealthHIV requires faculty, presenters, planners, staff, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this CE activity to disclose all financial relationships they have had in the past 24 months with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME, as related to the content of this CE activity, regardless of the amount or their view of the relevance to the education. All identified COI will be thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to HealthHIV policy. These disclosures will be provided to learners prior to the start of the CE activity.  


Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussions of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this CE activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the CE activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.


Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this CE activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this CE activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.


Method of Participation

There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this CE activity. In order to receive credit, learners must participate in the entire CE activity, complete the post-test and activity evaluation form and your certificate of credit will be generated. A passing score of 80% or higher is needed to obtain credit.  Your certificate will be available on eHealthHIV.org. If you have questions regarding your certificate, please contact Beth Brooks via email at beth@healthhiv.org.

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this CE activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

For Physicians requesting MOC credit, the post-test and evaluation are required in their entirety as well as your Board Unique ID number, DOB (MM/DD), and a score of 80% or higher is needed to obtain MOC credit (80% is required for ABS).

For Pharmacists, HealthHIV  will accept your completed evaluation form for up to 30 days post-activity and will report your participation to the NABP only if you provide your NABP e-Profile number and DOB (MM/DD). Within 6 weeks, you can view your participation record at the NABP website: https://nabp.pharmacy/.


About This Activity

HealthHIV is responsible for the selection of this activity’s topics, the preparation of editorial content, and the distribution of this CE activity. Our activities may contain references to unapproved products or uses of these products in certain jurisdictions. The preparation of this activity is supported by educational grants subject to written agreements that clearly stipulate and enforce the editorial independence of HealthHIV. 

The materials presented here are used with the permission of the authors and/or other sources. 

If you have any questions related to educational credits, including the type or amount of credit awarded, reporting of credits to certifying boards, or general accreditation-related inquiries, please contact the Accreditation Team at accreditation@healthhiv.org. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.

If you are experiencing issues accessing or downloading your certificate of completion, or if you have questions specifically about your individual certificate, please reach out directly to Beth at beth@healthhiv.org.

The Prevention Generation: Evolving Strategies to Engage Youth

The “The Prevention Generation: Evolving Strategies to Engage Youth” webinar is designed to empower professionals to take an active role in engaging youth in HIV prevention.

“The Prevention Generation” will discuss innovative and effective engagement strategies, share real-world experiences from youth-focused professionals, and promote actionable steps to help keep the next generation engaged in reducing the spread of HIV.

Companion Podcast
A companion podcast, “Living Bold: Youth and Beginning an HIV Prevention Journey,” explores professional and personal experiences of initiating youth engagement in HIV prevention, including PrEP use, HIV testing, and condom use.


Engaging African Immigrants in HIV Prevention and Care

Engaging African Immigrants in HIV Prevention and Care is a self-paced e-learning course designed to equip healthcare and service providers with culturally responsive strategies to improve HIV prevention, testing, and care engagement among African immigrant communities. The course explores social determinants of health, stigma, migration-related barriers, and trust-building approaches. Through expert insights and practical tools, learners will enhance their ability to deliver affirming, community-centered services that reflect the unique needs and strengths of African immigrant populations.

Generation Zero: Transformative Strategies to Reduce HIV Transmission in Youth

The Generation Zero: Transformative Strategies to reduce HIV Transmission in Youth webinar is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of innovative and effective strategies including comprehensive sexual education, community engagement, and the integration of technology in outreach efforts aimed at reducing HIV transmission and promoting viral suppression among youth.

Additionally, the course will highlight the importance of stigma reduction, mental health support, and access to healthcare services in fostering a supportive environment for young individuals. Participants will learn about best practices that address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young people in the context of HIV prevention and treatment.

The HIV-STI Nexus: Exploring the Hidden Connection

The HIV-STI Nexus: Exploring the Hidden Connection session addresses how STIs can increase susceptibility to HIV and vice versa, making comprehensive screening essential for effective prevention and treatment. Experts will discuss the latest research on co-infection risks, the impact on patient health, and best practices for integrated screening and care.

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

Breaking Barriers: HIV Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy for Black Women and Girls

Despite notable advancements in HIV prevention and treatment, Black women and girls continue to experience disproportionately high rates of HIV/AIDS, driven by distinct social, political, and structural factors that increase their vulnerability. This on-demand activity will explore these complex determinants and highlight effective strategies for raising HIV awareness, improving screening, and enhancing prevention efforts within Black communities. Participants will examine the crucial roles of healthcare providers, community leaders, and advocates in supporting HIV prevention tailored to the specific needs of Black women and girls. Additionally, they will gain the knowledge and tools needed to advocate for and implement equitable HIV prevention programs, contributing to a more inclusive and effective public health response.

PrEP and Doxy: Strategies for Prevention

The PrEP and Doxy: Strategies for Prevention Webinar offers an in-depth exploration of innovative HIV and STI prevention methods. It focuses on the combined use of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention and doxycycline as a potential pre and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent certain bacterial STIs. Attendees will gain insights into the latest research and best practices for incorporating these strategies into prevention efforts.

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

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.

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.

The Trans Experience: Pride in Our Health

Transgender and gender-diverse people seek preventive health care and health screenings less often than do other people due to a variety of factors including lack of insurance coverage, being refused care, difficulty finding a health care provider with expertise in transgender care or fear of discrimination in a health care setting. This webinar will address the need for accurate comprehensive data on transgender health, as well as how to provide specialized, culturally competent care to transgender individuals in a non-stigmatizing environment.

Faculty

Jasmine Ford LPN, BA, HIV Care Services Clinical Coordinator, VDH

Earline Budd, Non Medical Case Management Specialist, HIPS

Panelists

Sherri Meeks, Whitman-Walker

Tyree Williams, Brothers of Bonds

Kaniya Walker, Heart to Hand

Achim Howard, Trans Men Rising

Kym Gordon, Damien Ministries

La Fé en Acción: Empoderando a las Organizaciones de Fé Hispanas en la Prevención del VIH

En este curso se examinará la importancia y la necesidad de colaborar con grupos y organizaciones religiosas, especialmente en el entorno de la comunidad hispana. Se explorarán los grupos y organizaciones religiosos existentes centrados en la comunidad hispana en el área de Washington.  Se compartirán diversos recursos que servirán de base tanto para el proceso de evaluación personal como para el desarrollo de planes estratégicos de compromiso religioso personales u organizativos.  Al final de la formación, los participantes dispondrán de las herramientas necesarias para establecer relaciones de colaboración efectivas con diversos grupos y organizaciones religiosas con el fin de promover su labor de prevención del VIH.