Sexual health is an essential element of overall health and well-being, yet HIV providers and patients often do not discuss this topic. Participants are introduced to the principles of sex positivity, learn about sex-positive communication, and explore the benefits and constraints of conducting sex-positivity training with diverse healthcare teams. 

Presented by:

JaDawn Wright-Morgan, MA

She/her/hers

Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center Training & Health Collaborative

University of California, San Francisco

Presented by Fernando Holguin, MD, MPH

Research Day highlights the full scope of innovative research in the Department of Medicine and facilitates collaborative interactions within our educational, research and clinical community. Includes poster session, speakers, breakout sessions, and meals. 

Syphilis rates are climbing across the US, including in rural areas, while Native populations disproportionately bear the burden. Similarly, congenital syphilis has skyrocketed, disproportionately impacting Native-born infants. Meanwhile, the ongoing shortage of Bicillin L-A continues to hinder rapid treatment, and the need for effective solutions in rural and Native-serving clinics is critical. Join our session on May 9 to learn how to recognize, test, and treat syphilis - including congenital syphilis  - in Native communities while incorporating American Indigenous medicine practices. During this session, participants will gain invaluable insights into addressing the complexities of rural healthcare and combating the disproportionate burden of syphilis and congenital syphilis among Native populations. 

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this sessions, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the epidemiology of syphilis in the US and Indian Country, including syndemic associations
2. Interpret syphilis serologic testing
3. Differentiate treatment recommendations for syphilis based on staging
4. Identify best and innovative practices for syphilis in Native communities and health systems 

Even if used unintentionally, stigmatizing language can harm patient/client interactions and result in driving patients and clients away from care. Join this three-part Language Matters series on weight and obesity, substance use, and mental health to learn about how the use of mindful language can aid in having better interactions with patients and clients and reduce barriers to HIV care, and to practice new language to increase comfort. Participate in one or more of this three-part webinar series to join the discussion on mindful language. Series Goals Identify how barriers to HIV care can be minimized through the use of mindful language Illustrate mindful language which does not perpetuate stigma and discrimination and other -isms Experiment with new language through small group activities to increase comfort Session Learning Objectives Explain how the terms used to describe mental health and mental illness can perpetuate stigma and discrimination, particularly for people with HIV Identify differences in history, impact, and coping in Black and brown communities Apply mindfulness in our daily use of words Select alternative language that can be used to reduce stigma Intended Audience 

This session is intended for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, behavioral health providers, PrEP navigators, linkage to care specialists, and others involved in HIV care and prevention. 

Speakers:

 Marion Malcome, PhD, LCSW | she/her/hers Assistant Professor, School of Social Work Loyola University Chicago 

José Salazar | any pronouns with respect HIV & Ryan White Coordinator Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers 

Moderator Ajay K. Sethi, PhD, MHS Professor of Population Health Sciences and Faculty Director, Master of Public Health Program University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Further information will be provided 

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All individuals from across campus involved in research — including undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, research staff, and faculty — are welcome at SMPH Collaborate, an event series from the SMPH Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies.

SMPH Collaborate fosters connections among investigators, researchers, and learners through the sharing of research discoveries and building of community. Events, typically held three times per year, include two components.  The first hour features researchers at various career stages — graduate students, postdocs, research staff, junior faculty, and senior faculty — presenting novel research and innovative technologies. A social hour offers time for discussion to promote collaboration.