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A single dose of a novel oral antibiotic called zoliflodacin has been found to be as safe and effective as standard therapy for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in an international Phase 3 non-inferiority clinical trial.News Article updated on 11/16/2023
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Virginia Rapid Start Collaborative
Virginia Rapid Start launched with HIV care providers across the state with goals to initiate ART for clients within 14 days of HIV diagnosis and to improve access to, and retention in, high-quality HIV care and support services. Through Virginia Rapid Start, providers initiated ART medications within an average of four days of HIV diagnosis, as compared with the statewide average of 28 days. Virginia Rapid Start clients had higher rates of viral suppression compared to both the RWHAP Part B overall and Virginia overall. The success of Virginia Rapid Start led VDH to expand the program to the entire Virginia RWHAP Part B.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/18/2024
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Improving Sexual Health among Adolescents and Young Adults
The Adolescent Quality Learning Network (AQLN) identified barriers to sexual health care in four areas: sexual health assessment; receipt of sexual health counseling; three-site STI testing; and receipt of STI treatment. The AQLN then tested approaches to address the identified barriers including opt-out testing, self-rectal swabs, and creating a sex positive environment in the clinic. After one year, the AQLN found improvements in the percentage of clients assessed for sexual health risks, as well as improvements in testing and treatment of STIs.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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Huntridge Rapid Start Initiative
The Huntridge Family Clinic launched the Rapid Start Initiative to provide same-day ART treatment and comprehensive case management to clients with a new diagnosis of HIV. Over 90% of clients received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 78% of clients were retained in care within the first year of starting treatment.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/08/2024
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Positive Care Center Rapid Access
Positive Care Center implemented the Rapid Access program in 2018, providing clients with ART on the same day as HIV diagnosis. Pharmacists, embedded within Positive Care Center’s care team, help clients with their treatment plans and adherence strategies. Over 90% of clients served through Rapid Access in 2021 received ART on the same day as diagnosis, and 82% of clients were retained in care at six months.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/12/2024
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The Alexis Project
The Alexis Project used social network recruiting and engagement, peer navigation, and contingency management to reach and engage transgender women of color with HIV who were not engaged in HIV care. Participation in the 18-month intervention improved linkage to care and viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 02/28/2024
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Update on Mpox Vaccination Rates
JYNNEOS vaccine coverage remains highly variable across jurisdictions with low uptake of the second dosage, as of November 2023 data.News Article updated on 01/08/2024 -
Kern County Rapid ART
Kern County Rapid ART links people with a new diagnosis of HIV to ART. The Kern County Health Officer’s Clinic identifies people with a new diagnosis of HIV through onsite testing, surveillance data, and referrals from local hospital emergency departments. Kern County Rapid ART provides support services and refers clients to other community clinics for ongoing care. A study of clients with a new diagnosis of HIV in 2021 found that on average, Kern County Rapid ART clients were linked to care and provided ART within two days of diagnosis.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/24/2024
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Co-Locating Care Management Staff and Peers in Medical Clinics
This medical-community partnership worked to link clients to care and decrease missed appointments and used peer navigators to successfully re-engage clients in care.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/17/2024
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Tailored Motivational Interviewing
Description of a communication-centered approach to service delivery that provides a compassionate and supportive environment to promote intrinsic behavior change among youth 16 to 29 with newly diagnosed HIV.Resource updated 09/14/2023
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Where to Get an HIV Self (At Home) Test
CDC has created a webpage where you can select your state and find out where to get an HIV self-test (home test) for free or reduced cost.News Article updated on 01/27/2021 -
Tech/Mobile Apps Supporting HIV Care
Technology-focused tools to support HIV care engagement.Blog updated 04/10/2023
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: How to Test and Treat
Review of chlamydia and gonorrhea epidemiology and updated STI guidelines.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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The Data Free Zone: Tough Cases in Prevention
Panel discussion of complicated cases involving HIV prevention-PrEP usage.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Managing Sexual Health in Adolescents
Clinician review of sexual health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV among adolescents.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Syphilis: Reemergence of the Great Pretender?
Review of the epidemiology of syphilis, testing, and treatment.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea on the Rise: Updated Guidelines for Testing and Treating
Update on STI guidelines.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, learners will be able to:
- Describe recent sexually transmitted infection (STI) trends
- Diagnose and treat syphilis, including complicated syphilis
- Screen for and treat extragenital gonorrhea and chlamydia
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Emergency Department and Hospital-Based Data Exchange for Real-Time Data to Care (ED Alert)
Intervention to re-engage people with HIV to care by utilizing a real-time data exchange system that connects clients with health department linkage specialists when presenting to the emergency department.Resource updated 09/14/2023
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Incidence of Syphilis Among Persons With Recent HIV Diagnoses – Connecticut, 2016
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Implementing a Community Engagement Program to Enhance Viral Suppression in Rural Populations
In this workshop, participants will gain resources and strategies for implementing community engagement programs, including training community health workers to be part of a health care team to enhance viral suppression and management of HIV in rural populations.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023