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Webinar: CT Triple Threat: HIV, Hep C, Opioid Use Disorder - Interventions

Details

Starts at: January 19, 2021 12:00pm ET
Ends at: January 19, 2021 2:00pm ET
Free Admission

Invite Only: Password Protected

Description

A recording of this program is available upon request. Please contact NEAETC@umassmed.edu.

After completing this learning session, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the current treatment options for HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid use disorder
  • Understand the Hepatitis C Cascade of Care and its impact on system level change
  • Understand the SUD treatment referral systems in Connecticut

Contact

Person: neaetc@umassmed.edu

Targeted Populations

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

  • Adolescents (ages 13 to 17)
  • Young Adults (ages 18 to 24)
  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
  • Black or African American
  • Hispanic or LatinX
  • Women
  • People Experiencing Homlessness
  • People with Incarceration Experience

Topics

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

  • Acute HIV
  • Adult and adolescent antiretroviral treatment
  • Aging and HIV
  • HIV monitoring and lab tests (i.e. CD4 ad viral load)
  • HIV resistance testing and interpretation
  • Linkage to Care
  • Retention and/or re-engagement in care
  • Hepatitis C
  • Substance use disorders
  • Opioid use disorder