Rapid Start: Is the South Ready? A Conversation on How It Can Be Done
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/11/2023
Timely antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, linkage, and retention in care are critical keys for the optimal outcomes in patients with HIV infection. Implementing an open access process for medical, mental, and intensive case management care gives patients the ability to better achieve medication adherence and viral load suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
North Carolina's HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Unit, along with Western North Carolina Community Health Services and Carolina Family Health Center -- two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) -- has initiated a pilot rapid antiretroviral treatment (ART) program utilizing carryover funds and a streamlined HIV Medication Assistance Program application process. Preliminary data will be shared on the success of the pilot program.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
This presentation will review findings and lessons learned after implementing a pilot rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation protocol into an existing federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting. Presenters will describe the processes used for rapid linkage, benefits eligibility assessment, and provider appointment with ART initiation.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Guide to help HIV care and prevention planning groups with development of their Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plans, covering the stages of integrated planning, exemplary examples, and health department changes to enhance care/prevention integration.
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/15/2024
Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 04/12/2024
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 04/18/2024
Blog updated 04/10/2023
RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 06/24/2024
Research shows that African American students live with HIV more commonly than their primarily Caucasian counterparts. Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) educate millions of learners, positioning these entities to enact greater strategies to counter HIV acquisition and spread. This workshop describes an innovative partnership to address such factors at HBCUs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The Implementation of Evidence-Informed Behavioral Health Models to Improve HIV Health Outcomes for the BMSM Initiative seeks to engage, link, and retain black men who have sex with men in HIV medical care, behavioral health care, and supportive services. This session will describe the use of the Culturally Responsive Evaluation (CRE) framework to evaluate the initiative.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 12/19/2023
Implementation of innovations for End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) efforts requires innovative research/community collaborations. This session presents LA County’s efforts to prepare for long-acting injectable treatment, Miami’s pilot of telemedicine for test-and-treat at a syringe services program, and Philadelphia’s partnership to evaluate a U=U campaign.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Three sites in the Special Projects of National Significance Black Men Who Have Sex with Men (BMSM) Initiative have developed and implemented innovative technology innovations to engage BMSM in care. These include apps, telemedicine, social media, and texting services that meet clients where they are and provide access to services. This presentation will describe product selection and early implementation experiences.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Resource updated 09/19/2023