Join us for the "Hope, Health, and HIV: A World AIDS Day X Chat" on December 4th, 2024, at 1pm EST, live on the platform 'X'. This conversation will focus on raising awareness and taking action in the fight against HIV, particularly in marginalized communities. We’ll discuss strategies to accelerate progress, the role of younger generations, the importance of research, and essential services for those living with HIV. Don’t miss this important discussion!
Recent Past Event:
NHMA Hispanic Heritage Month Community Health Fair - IG Live/Webinar
Check out the recap of our NHMA Hispanic Heritage Month Community Health Fair from October 12, 2024! We hosted a fantastic event in the DMV area, featuring an IG Live showcasing vital health services. Metro Health DC provided rapid HIV screenings, flu vaccines, health education, and treatment options like Doxy-Pep, Descovy, and PrEP. Neighborhood Health offered general primary care, Medicaid/FAMIS assistance, and bilingual support. Watch the full recap for highlights of the services provided and learn more about HIV prevention, treatment options, and access to healthcare for the community!
Past Year 3 Events (2023-2024):
Intersectionality In Our Communities: Supporting HIV Care
This roundtable highlights expertise from across the HIV Care Continuum, offering NHMA physicians valuable insights on building community-level partnerships and understanding the diversity within underrepresented groups who face challenges in accessing HIV care. It also equips clinicians to advocate for their patients and communities, encouraging them to become active voices in HIV care. Featuring Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean, FACOG; Carlos Flores Martínez; and Dr. Lucille M. Torres-Deas, FACP.
Medical School Roundtable: Discussing Careers in HIV Treatment
Hear from leading professors and infectious disease specialists as they discuss advancements in HIV treatment, clinical study insights, and shadowing opportunities within federally qualified health centers. Moderated by Denise Nemeth, OMS-III at UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine, the panel includes Dr. Georgina Osorio, Director of Mount Sinai Infectious Disease Fellowship; Dr. Sara Hurtado Bares, CDC Clinical Ambassador and Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and Dr. Yury Parra, Medical Director at Harlem United. Gain valuable perspectives on careers in HIV care from these experts.
