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People with HIV, especially those with detectable viral load and those aging with HIV, need information and further education on COVID-19 and its impact on HIV care and treatment. With the stay at home social distancing guidance in place in most states, it has become increasingly more challenging for people with HIV to access care, maintain a healthy outlook, and remain connected.

Physical distancing has impacted access to and coordination of care, as well as mental health concerns driven by social isolation and overall pandemic-related anxiety and depression.

This webinar examines care coordination from clinical considerations and telehealth to housing and ASO/CBO services, as well as promoting resilience from self care and mental health to social connections and faith-based approaches.

AGENDA

Continuity of Care during COVID-19

HIV Clinical Considerations and COVID-19: Guidelines, Hospitalization, Adherence and Treatment Resistance
Dr. Howard Grossman, Medical Director, Midway Specialty Care

Navigating telehealth for accessing and maintaining care
Valerie Wojciechowicz, Medical Peer Program Manager, Community Access National Network
Michael Shankle, Senior Director of Capacity Building, HealthHIV

Evolving community needs: ASOs/CBOs responding to the pandemic
Michelle Lopez, Healthy Aging Specialist, Gay Men’s Health Crisis
Kirk Myers, Founder/CEO, Abounding Prosperity (Invited)

Housing and access to healthcare
Russell Bennet, Executive Director, National AIDS Housing Coalition

Strategies for Resilience

Practicing self-care and maintaining a healthy outlook for people aging with HIV and gay, bisexual, transgender, and same gender loving communities of color
Tez Anderson, Founder, Let’s Kick ASS
Kenya Hutton, Administrative Director, Damien Ministries

Faith based approaches to navigating isolation and practicing social connection
Edward Jackson, Community Engagement Coordinator, UAB Center For AIDS Research

Q & A
“Improving Care Coordination and Promoting Resilience” Resources