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CANCELED Health Challenges of Older Immigrant Adults in the US

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Cornell Scott Hill Health Center
400 Columbus Avenue, New Haven CT 06519
Starts at: March 11, 2020 8:00am ET
Ends at: March 11, 2020 9:00am ET
Free Admission

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Description

At the end of this activity the participant will be able to:

  1. Understand the current trends of older immigrants in the United States and health implications
  2. Discuss concepts on access to and knowledge of resources for older immigrant adults in the community
  3. Discuss strategies on how to provide resources to older adults and their families in the community

This training is for Cornell Scott Hill Health Center clinicians only. It is not open to the public.

 

Targeted Populations

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

  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
  • Black or African American
  • Hispanic or LatinX
  • Immigrants or Refugees

Topics

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

  • HIV Transmission Risk Assessment
  • Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP, occupational and non-occupational)
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Adult and adolescent antiretroviral treatment
  • Aging and HIV
  • Antiretroviral treatment adherence, including viral load suppression
  • Clinical manifestations of HIV disease
  • HIV diagnosis (i.e. HIV testing)
  • Retention and/or re-engagement in care
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Influenza
  • Mental health disorders
  • Non-infection comorbidities of HIV and viral hepatitis
  • Nutrition
  • Opportunistic Infections
  • Oral health
  • Primary care screenings
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Substance use disorders
  • Opioid use disorder
  • Tuberculosis
  • Cultural competence
  • Health literacy
  • Low English proficiency
  • Stigma or discrimination
  • Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility