
0961_SHSO_East Bay Update_Live
Description:
This conference brings together clinical, public health, and community-based professionals for a timely update on HIV prevention, treatment, and care across the East Bay and beyond. Through keynote presentations, plenary sessions, panels, and interactive discussions, learners will explore current epidemiologic trends, advances in HIV treatment and prevention, aging with HIV, emergency department initiatives, and community-informed strategies to build trust and engagement. Sessions highlight equity-centered, patient- and community-partnered approaches and emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration to support coordinated care. This activity is designed to support learners in applying evidence-based and culturally responsive practices to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities affected by HIV.
Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
Mayer, K. H., Bradford, J. B., Makadon, H. J., Stall, R., Goldhammer, H., & Landers, S. (2008). Sexual and gender minority health: What we know and what needs to be done. American Journal of Public Health, 98(6), 989–995. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2007.127811
White Hughto, J. M., Reisner, S. L., & Pachankis, J. E. (2015). Transgender stigma and health: A critical review of stigma determinants, mechanisms, and interventions. Social Science & Medicine, 147, 222–231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.11.010
Target Audience
Physicians (MD or DO)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Social Workers
Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:
A History of HIV Health Advocacy in a Time of Uncertainty Describe the historical evolution of HIV health advocacy and its impact on public health systems, policy, and community engagement.
- Analyze how past advocacy strategies can inform current responses to emerging challenges in HIV prevention, care, and health system uncertainty.
- Apply lessons from East Bay HIV advocacy movements to strengthen community trust, stakeholder engagement, and program effectiveness in today’s context. Section: Updates in HIV Epi, Where are We Heading.
- Describe current HIV epidemiological trends, including incidence, prevalence, and disparities across key populations. Interpret recent data to identify emerging patterns and shifts in HIV transmission and care engagement.
- Apply epidemiological insights to inform public health strategies, program planning, and service delivery.
Ending the HIV Epidemic: Current Considerations in HIV Treatment and Prevention
- Identify key considerations impacting implementation, access, and adherence across priority populations.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to strengthen HIV prevention and care in public health practice.
- Describe current approaches in HIV treatment and prevention, including PrEP, ART, and emerging strategies.
Data Collection CBPR
- Describe and apply key concepts related to data collection CBPR in order to improve public health practice and outcomes.
Treatment and Clinical Care Update: Aging and HIV
- Identify challenges affecting older adults living with HIV, including access, adherence, and care coordination.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to improve treatment and clinical care for aging populations with HIV.
- Describe key clinical considerations in aging with HIV, including comorbidities and long-term care needs.
The Role of the Emergency Department in Ending the HIV Epidemic Describe the role of emergency departments in HIV testing, linkage to care, and prevention.
- Identify opportunities to integrate HIV services into emergency care settings.
- Apply strategies to improve screening, referral, and patient engagement.
Understanding the Impact and Prevention of HIV Drug Resistance Describe the causes and impact of HIV drug resistance on treatment outcomes.
- Identify factors contributing to resistance, including adherence and treatment gaps.
- Apply strategies to prevent and manage HIV drug resistance in practice.
Burnout Among Health Workers
- Apply sustainable workforce care models to support resilience and performance.
- Describe the causes and impact of burnout among health workers. Identify factors influencing workforce well-being and retention.
Public Health Strategies: System Level Solutions to HIV Care
- Describe and apply key concepts related to public health strategies: system level solutions to hiv care in order to improve public health practice and outcomes.
Supporting LGBTQ Health
- Describe and apply key concepts related to supporting LGBTQ+ health in order to improve public health practice and outcomes.
Women and HIV Describe key factors impacting HIV prevention, care, and outcomes among women.
- Identify disparities and barriers affecting women, including cisgender women and women of diverse identities.
- Apply gender-responsive strategies to improve access, engagement, and care.
Clinical Perspectives Care, Trust, and Truth: What Patients Need to know from HIV Clinicians Now Describe key clinical information patients need regarding HIV care, treatment, and prevention.
- Identify strategies to build trust and improve patient-clinician communication.
- Apply patient-centered approaches to support engagement, adherence, and outcomes.
Lived Experience Panel: How can we help providers be available in a real and respectful way for patients people with lived experience.
- Describe the role of lived experience in shaping patient-centered HIV care.
- Identify practices that foster respectful, authentic provider–patient relationships.
- Apply insights from lived experience to improve communication, engagement, and trust.
Fireside Chat III: Getting to Zero Panel Perspectives Across the Bay Area
- Identify key challenges and opportunities in coordination, access, and service delivery.
- Apply lessons learned to strengthen local HIV prevention and care efforts.
- Describe regional strategies and progress toward Getting to Zero goals across the Bay Area.
Data Collection CBPR
- Describe and apply key concepts related to data collection CBPR in order to improve public health practice and outcomes.
Getting to Zero in the East Bay: A Strategic Planning Workshop
- Identify gaps and opportunities in prevention, care, and coordination.
- Apply strategic planning approaches to inform local action and next steps
- Describe key priorities and targets for Getting to Zero efforts in the East Bay.
Bridging Research and Practice: Shifting from Traditional Research to Community-Partnered Research
- Identify principles and practices for engaging communities as partners.
- Apply community-partnered approaches to improve relevance, trust, and impact.
- Describe key differences between traditional research and community-partnered research (CBPR).
Long Term Survivors Describe the Experiences and Evolving Needs of Long-Term Survivors Living with HIV.
- Identify gaps in care and support across the lifespan.
- Apply survivor-informed strategies to improve engagement, care, and quality of life.

Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
Douglas White, MD, faculty for this activity, has disclosed receiving research grant funding from Gilead. This relevant financial relationship has been reviewed and mitigated through peer review by LaShonda Spencer, MD, who has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Hyman Scott, MD, faculty for this activity, has disclosed receiving research grant funding from Gilead. This relevant financial relationship has been reviewed and mitigated through role delineation. As a panel participant, Dr. Scott does not have independent control of educational content.
Rashon Lane, PhD, a planner for this activity, has disclosed grand funding from Lilly. This financial relationship is not relevant to the content, and no mitigation is required.
No one else involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D.
Learner Notice:
In accordance with Joint Accreditation Standards for Integrity and Independence, all marketing, promotional activities, and exhibits from ineligible companies have been physically separated from the accredited educational content. Participation in promotional activities is optional and is not a part of the continuing education activity. Standard 5.2a
Homero del Pino, PhD, MS
Barbara Green-Ajufo, DrPH, MPH
damon powell, PhD
Anthony Sillemon, PsyD
J Phoenix Smith, MSW, LCSW-A
LaShonda Spencer
Rashon Lane, Rashon Lane, PhD
J Phoenix Smith, MSW, LCSW-A
Harit Agroia, DrPH, MPH, MCHES
Daniel Allgeier, MPH
Jesse Brooks
Antoine Johnson, MA, Ph.D.
Anthony Jones
Yamini Oseguera-Bhatnagar, MPH
Hyman Scott
Michele Tang, MD
Dorothy Theodore
Douglas White, MD

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 6.50 approved continuing education hours for social workers. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physician Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
- 6.50 ASWB-ACE
Social Work Credit
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Sutter Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 6.50 continuing education credits.
- 6.50 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Learner Notice
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all marketing, promotional activities, and exhibits from ineligible companies are physically separated from accredited educational content. Participation in promotional activities is voluntary, and these activities are not eligible for continuing education credit.
The sessions "Product Theater: PrEP as Prevention – Yeztugo" and "Closing Plenary: Ending the HIV Epidemic—Considerations for Treatment and Prevention, Presented by Gilead" are non-accredited promotional activities. These sessions will be held in separate rooms from accredited continuing education activities and are not part of the accredited educational program.

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