Intimate Partner Violence: Screening Opportunities and Challenges Series, Part 1
2024-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Part 1: Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Women of Reproductive Age
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that intimate partner violence (IPV) is experienced by approximately 36% of U.S. women and 33% of U.S. men during their lifetime. Studies have also suggested that people with HIV (PWH) experience higher levels of lifetime violence and trauma than the general population, and victims of IPV are at an increased risk of acquiring HIV. These webinars will discuss challenges and opportunities in screening for IPV in vulnerable populations and provide tools and resources to support victims of IPV.
December 13, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern Time
Speaker: Diane Morse, MD, Associate Director, Office of Health Equity Research, University of Rochester School of Medicine
Registration is required. Contact War Talley at wmt22@sn.rutgers.edu with any questions.

Intimate Partner Violence: Screening Opportunities and Challenges Series, Part 2
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:30
Part 2: Challenges in Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Other Vulnerable Populations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that intimate partner violence (IPV) is experienced by approximately 36% of U.S. women and 33% of U.S. men during their lifetime. Studies have also suggested that people with HIV (PWH) experience higher levels of lifetime violence and trauma than the general population, and victims of IPV are at an increased risk of acquiring HIV. These webinars will discuss challenges and opportunities in screening for IPV in vulnerable populations and provide tools and resources to support victims of IPV.
December 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern Time
Speaker: Diane Morse, MD, Associate Director, Office of Health Equity Research, University of Rochester School of Medicine
Registration is required. Contact War Talley at wmt22@sn.rutgers.edu with any questions.

Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults with HIV
2025-02-28 10:30 - 11:45
This webinar will discuss the increased risk of comorbidities associated with unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) in older adults with HIV and address screening, treatment, and care of UAU in older adults in primary care settings.
Speaker: Darcel Reyes, Ph.D., ANP-BC
Associate Professor, Lehman College, CUNY
American Academy of Nursing Fellow 2024
Editor – New Jersey HIV Links
February 28th, 2024, 10:30-11:45 AM ET
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Contact Michelle Thompson, ccthomps@sn.rutgers.edu, with questions.

NJ Statewide Nursing Summit
2025-04-29 08:15 - 16:00
This activity will bring together NJ nurses working in HIV and primary care to discuss the quality of care in adults aging with HIV, transplantation and HIV updates, and long-term patient-centered care issues for aging patients. The conference will also address ways the appropriate uses of PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV acquisition.
Target Audience/Specialties:
Allergy and Immunology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Nursing, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Apply the 5Ms of geriatric care across clinical settings to develop practical approaches for improving care and positive outcomes for persons aging with HIV.
Describe the impact of HIV infection in the management and candidacy of transplant patients.
Discuss population growth of older adults and persons aging with HIV and adapting person-centered care principles for continuing care.
Practice strategies to engage HIV patients and develop trusting relationships for better patient outcomes.
Explain the appropriate uses of PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent HIV acquisition in women.

Registration

General Registration – $35
Advanced Registration is required. View the Registration & Refund Policies.
The registration deadline is April 15, 2025.

Accreditation and Credit Designation
In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.
Credits
ANCC Contact Hours (5.75 hours)

Registration for the 2025 HIV Clinical Update is now OPEN!
2025-06-27 08:15 - 16:00 | APA Hotel Woodbridge, 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, 08830, United States
June 27, 2025, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm, APA Hotel Woodbridge, Iselin, NJ
The 2025 HIV Clinical Update brings together HIV primary care providers to share and discuss statewide trends, treatment updates, care models, policy changes, and more.
Pre-registration is required; registration fee includes CEUs, continental breakfast, hot lunch, afternoon snack, and parking. Registration will close at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 23rd, or sooner if capacity is reached.
Contact Michelle Thompson at ccthomps@sn.rutgers.edu with any questions or for special accommodations.
This New Jersey Statewide Symposium is sponsored by Rutgers School of Nursing FXB Center, Rutgers School of Nursing Center for Professional Development, and the Rutgers School of Social Work, made possible through an education grant from the NJDOH-Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services.

Breaking the Ice: A Community-Informed Conversation on HIV Prevention and Substance Use Care
2025-06-30 12:30 - 16:00 | Rutgers Medical Science Bldg, Rosemary Gellene Room, 185 South Orange Ave, Newark, 07103, United States
Engage with local experts in the field of HIV prevention & treatment, and substance use treatment & recovery, and other key stakeholders in ending the HIV epidemic. Documentary parTy boi: black diamonds in ice castles, a Micheal Rice film, will be featured and discussed.
Panelists include:

Michael Rice, Founder & Creative Director, Michael Rice Entertainment
Reginald Bledsoe, Director, Essex County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs
Jamir Tuten, Community Liaison, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Jeremy D. Kidd, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University

The target audience for this program is substance use treatment facility and LGBTQ organization staff.
Light refreshments will be served followed by a talk-back with expert panelists.
Register soon! Space is limited.
Presented by the FXB Center, Rutgers School of Nursing, Northeast/Caribbean AETC, Essex County, End the Epidemic NJ, and the Opioid Response Network.

Until We're Strong Enough to Stand: A Story Slam from New Jersey's Community Health Workers
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:30
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 12-1:30 PM ETThis is a virtual creative storytelling initiative that centers on the lived experiences of New Jersey’s community health workers. It is open to HIV service providers, public health affiliates, friends, family, and community members. Hosted in collaboration with the Jefferson Health AIDS Education & Training Center and the New Jersey HIV Community Support and Development Initiative.
Register here
Contact Vanessa Herrera at Vanessa.Herrera@readyaiminnovate.com with any questions.

Registration is Open for the 2025 HIV Case Study Day and Perinatal Update
2025-10-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, Clinical Academic Building (CAB), 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Registration is open for the 2025 Case Study Day and Perinatal Update. This year’s program will:

Review current recommendations for vaccinations and immunizations for people with and at risk of HIV
Review changes to the NJ Medicaid program in light of new federal laws
Review strategies addressing adherence and retention of young adults in HIV care based on case presentations

Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Registration will close on Tuesday, October 21st, at 4:00 PM or sooner if capacity is reached. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated, so please register early.
Register Here
View/download program flyer
For questions, special needs, or additional program information, please contact Michelle Thompson at: ccthomps@sn.rutgers.edu.

World AIDS Day Webinar! Centering Black Women in HIV Prevention
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:15
In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, and as a reminder that there is still much to do to end the HIV epidemic, please join the FXB Center for Centering Black Women in HIV Prevention: Advancing Equitable Access to PrEP, a webinar on increasing awareness and uptake of HIV prevention options for Black women, who, among all women in the U.S., are disproportionately impacted by HIV.
Speakers:
Dr. Dottie Rains-Dowdell, Program Director, New Jersey HIV Planning Group
Judy Collins, Marketing Manager, Take PrEP & Take Charge HIV Prevention Awareness Campaign, FXB Center
Download/view the program flyer for more information. Please share it with your network.
Register

HIV and Infant Feeding Webinar: March 25, 2026, 12-1 pm ET
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
Webinar: HIV and Infant Feeding: Navigating HIV and Infant Feeding Under the Updated HHS Guidelines.
Presented by Emily Anne Barr, PhD, CNM, CPNP-PC, ACRN, FACNM, FAAN, this session will explore the updated recommendations through real-world case studies and clinical examples, highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration and strategies to support families from birth through the first year of life. This program has been approved for 1.0 CNE contact hours.
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Approaches to Lactation in Substance Use Disorders Webinar: April 15, 2026, 12-1 pm ET
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
Webinar: Evidence-Based Approaches to Lactation in Substance Use Disorders
Presented by Mollie Nisen, MD, FASAM, this program will explore evidence-informed approaches toward supporting lactation in the context of substance use disorders and recovery. Participants will gain practical tools – rooted in harm reduction, evidence-based medicine, and trauma-informed care to design and implement hospital protocols, effectively counsel patients, and promote realistic and patient-centered decision-making for parents affected by substance use disorders (SUDs).
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Registration is Open for the 2026 New Jersey Statewide Nursing Summit
2026-04-28 08:15 - 16:00 | New Jersey Hospital Association, 760 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Join us for the New Jersey Statewide Nursing Summit: Uniting the Field on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the New Jersey Hospital Association in Princeton, NJ.
This year’s conference will bring together professionals from across the care continuum to explore emerging trends in HIV and topics relevant to primary care providers, share best practices, and strengthen our statewide nursing community. ANCC Contact Hours (6.0 hours) will be provided. Registration fee includes conference materials, continental breakfast, hot lunch, afternoon break, and parking. Pre-registration is required. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Contact Michelle Thompson ccthomps@sn.rutgers.edu with questions or for more information.
Download Flyer: Nursing Summit 2026-1

Webinar: Navigating Changes in HIV Care Coverage
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar will review recent federal and programmatic updates that affect access to HIV care and medications. Participants will gain practical, up‑to‑date information to help patients navigate healthcare coverage and maintain continuity of care.
Presenter: Alex Torres Marrero, MPH
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Contact Michelle Thompson, Program Manager at ccthomps@sn.rutgers.edu with any questions.

Registration is Open: 2026 HIV Clinical Update - The New Jersey Statewide Symposium, June 12, 2026
2026-06-12 08:15 - 16:00 | APA Hotel Woodbridge, 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, 08830, United States
The goal of the 2026 HIV Clinical Update is to engage providers and prescribers from throughout New Jersey to discuss current research in treatment, strategies to engage patients in conversation about advanced care, describe the benefits of street medicine programs in New Jersey, and evaluate different approaches to engagement and re- engagement of patients into HIV Care.
Target Audience:

Specialties – Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Family Medicine, General Nursing, General Pharmacy, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Professions – Nurse Practitioner, Other Healthcare Professional, Physician

Registration fee: $30, includes CE/CME conference materials, continental breakfast, hot lunch, afternoon break, and parking.
Advanced Registration is required. Registration deadline is Monday, June 8, 2026.
View/Download the program flyer for more details

Webinar: 2026 Immunizations Update for People with HIV, June 24, 2:30-3:30 pm
2026-06-24 14:30 - 15:30
Dr. Dorothy Knutsen will review current immunization guidelines for people with HIV, summarize the differences in vaccine recommendations based on CD4 counts particularly with live-virus vaccines, and discuss new vaccines.
June 24, 2026, 2:30-3:30 pm ET
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Contact Michelle Thompson at ccthomps@sn.rutgers.edu with any questions.
