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HIV/AIDS- 40 Years and Counting

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Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102
Starts at: June 1, 2022 8:00am ET
Ends at: June 1, 2022 9:00am ET
Free Admission
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Description

Dr. Robert Smith started the HIV clinic in Portland, ME back in the 80's. He will be reviewing the HIV/AIDS endemic; where it started and fast forward to where we are now.

-Origin of HIV and transmission

-The first 15 years of HIV; no effective treatment and focus on prevention

 

 

Targeted Populations

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

  • Young Adults (ages 18 to 24)
  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
  • Black or African American
  • Women
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual
  • People Experiencing Homlessness
  • People with Incarceration Experience
  • Immigrants or Refugees
  • Rural populations

Topics

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

  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Prevention of perinatal or mother-to-child transmission
  • Treatment as Prevention (e.g., U=U)
  • Acute HIV
  • Aging and HIV
  • Antiretroviral treatment adherence, including viral load suppression
  • Clinical manifestations of HIV disease
  • HIV diagnosis (i.e. HIV testing)
  • Linkage to Care
  • Cervical cancer screening, including HPV
  • Mental health disorders
  • Non-infection comorbidities of HIV and viral hepatitis
  • Opportunistic Infections
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Cultural competence
  • Health literacy
  • Low English proficiency
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Stigma or discrimination
  • Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility
  • Community linkages
  • Care coordination
  • Funding or resource allocation
  • Motivational Interviewing