I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for attending this year's conference. I hope you found the experience enjoyable and beneficial.
As Conference Chair, it is important to me to know what your thoughts are about this event. We have created a Comments section
where I hope you will take a few moments to leave your suggestions, opinions, or any remarks you wish to make. There are a number of topics plus an open/general thread for any comment.
Please let me know what you think!
Michelle R. Smith, PhD, MPH, Conference Chair
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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Opening Session
Kevin Fenton, M.D., Ph.D., FFPH
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention more
Deborah Parham Hopson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program more
Lunch Plenary
Swaleh Karanja
Heifer International more
Awards Banquet
Jancey Sheats
Mistress of Ceremonies more
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WORKSHOPS - SESSION A
Thursday, March 4 - 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Recruitment and Retention
HIV Treatment Update: What Clinical Providers Need to Know & An Health Literacy Model to providing HIV Treatment to Minority Communities
Co-Infections: The Intersection of HIV and Drug Use & Syphilis and HIV Co-Infections in TN and AR
Quality Improvement in HIV Care
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WORKSHOPS - SESSION B
Thursday, March 4 - 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Making Sure Your HIV Care is the Best it Can Be (Part 1 of 2)
CBO Getting Ready for DEBI: An Overview of CDC's Effective Behavioral Interventions & DEBI's That are Working in the South
An Overview of HIV Infections in Older Adults
Addressing the Needs of HIV+ Mothers: The MOMS Program
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WORKSHOPS - SESSION C
Friday, March 5 - 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Making Sure Your HIV Care is the Best it Can Be (Part 2)
Coping with the Economic Downturn: Examining the Impact of Employment Status on HIV Health and Prevention Outcomes
The CRUSHH Experience: The Broward County Collaborative to Reduce the Use of Substances, HIV & Hepatitis
The Role of African-American Clergy in HIV Prevention
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WORKSHOPS - SESSION D
Friday, March 5 - 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
The Transgendered Soul: Understanding Lifestyle Changes that go along with Gender Dysphoria
Reducing Risk Among Teens: Adolescent Growth and Development
Successes, Challenges and Opportunities for Healthcare Access in the South
Women of Color: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access
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PANELS
Thursday, March 4 - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Consumers Speak Out
Arkansas HIV Provider Network Strategic Planning Meeting
Ryan White Grantees Break-out Session
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