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In November 2023, CDC published new recommendations for hepatitis C testing for perinatally exposed infants and children.News Article updated on 12/19/2023
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Improving Sexual Health among Adolescents and Young Adults
The Adolescent Quality Learning Network (AQLN) identified barriers to sexual health care in four areas: sexual health assessment; receipt of sexual health counseling; three-site STI testing; and receipt of STI treatment. The AQLN then tested approaches to address the identified barriers including opt-out testing, self-rectal swabs, and creating a sex positive environment in the clinic. After one year, the AQLN found improvements in the percentage of clients assessed for sexual health risks, as well as improvements in testing and treatment of STIs.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 01/03/2024
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The Village Project
The Village Project is an intensive case management-based intervention that harnesses peer navigation and integrated behavioral health services to improve the health outcomes of young Black gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men. The Village Project was associated with increased retention in care and viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 02/28/2024
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The Alexis Project
The Alexis Project used social network recruiting and engagement, peer navigation, and contingency management to reach and engage transgender women of color with HIV who were not engaged in HIV care. Participation in the 18-month intervention improved linkage to care and viral suppression.Resource from the RWHAP Best Practices Compilation updated on 02/28/2024
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Tailored Motivational Interviewing
Description of a communication-centered approach to service delivery that provides a compassionate and supportive environment to promote intrinsic behavior change among youth 16 to 29 with newly diagnosed HIV.Resource updated 09/14/2023
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Tech/Mobile Apps Supporting HIV Care
Technology-focused tools to support HIV care engagement.Blog updated 04/10/2023
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Black Women First Initiative
Design, implementation, and evaluation of bundled evidence–informed interventions for Black women with HIV. Project period: 2020-2024.RWHAP Technical Assistance Provider updated on 03/07/2024
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Peer Engagement to Improve Linkage to Care and Improve Retention for Youth, Women, Infants and Children
University Health System’s peer engagement initiative employs peers, alongside Patient Navigators, to provide support and improve linkage and retention to care for youth, women, infants, and children. Group support activities and a chat-enabled website are two of the methods used to continually engage our population of focus.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Innovations to Increase Engagement with HIV Services among Adolescents and Young Adults with HIV
This workshop will share youth-tailored innovative approaches, such as integrated mental health and clinical nutrition services for peer support, facilitated transportation conducted by case managers via a rideshare program for youth clients, and a grading system to assess individual readiness and help guide transition to adult care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Shifting the Narrative Toward Research Equity: Evidence, Effectiveness, and Innovation in the Era of Ending the HIV Epidemic
This presentation discusses the limitations of using evidence-based and evidence-informed parameters when identifying innovative approaches to engage and retain people with HIV in care. Lessons learned will be shared along with strategies on how to address equity gaps in the identification of innovative approaches.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Co-Located HIV and SUD Care on a Mobile Unit for Homeless People with HIV and SUD
A community health center uses a mobile health unit to provide integrated substance use disorder (SUD) and HIV care and treatment for those suffering from housing instability. This low-barrier, mobile, integrated care model, supported by intensive case management and outreach, has made a significant impact on engagement, antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, and viral suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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The Benefits of Interdisciplinary Teams in Caring for Patients with HIV
With integrative, patient-centered care, the organization’s interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients with HIV has achieved a retention rate of 95% and the viral load suppression of patients with HIV to 95%.
Learning Objectives
- Identify barriers to care.
- Understand how working in an interdisciplinary team can achieve excellent results that improve a clinic’s continuum data
- Recognize the value of an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Managing Sexual Health in Adolescents
Clinician review of sexual health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV among adolescents.Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Four Evidence-Information HIV Care Interventions
Four evidence-informed interventions from the DEII initiative on peers, patient navigation, buprenorphine treatment, and care coordination.Blog updated 09/06/2022
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Achieving Viral Load Suppression in Youth Living With HIV in South Mississippi
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Female Youth Identified As Key Target Group For HIV Prevention Services
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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From Adversity to Resilience: Three Innovative Text Messaging Interventions in the SPNS Social Media Initiative
As part of the SPNS Social Media Initiative (SMI), three Ryan White recipients describe their experiences with text messaging, both automated and real-time, to increase engagement in care and the number of medical appointments kept, and improve viral suppression rates with an emphasis on engaging young men who have sex with men and trans women of color.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Women Informational Network: Using Innovation to Reduce Isolation and Stigma Among Women of Color with HIV
The Women Informational Network (WIN) micro-grant initiative supports grassroots, women-led, community-based organizations and leaders conducting innovative approaches that reduce isolation and stigma for women of color with HIV, with a special emphasis placed on women with HIV living in rural areas and ‘resource deserts’ not connected to care.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Best Practices for Engaging Special Populations
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
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Developing a Comprehensive Care Coordination Model for Women With OUD in HRSA-Funded Health Care Settings
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023