Linkage and Retention are two critical points along the HIV Care Continuum. Development of programs that are dedicated to these two steps help ensure viral load suppression. Additionally, linkage to care and rapid initiation of ART after HIV diagnosis are key strategies in the national Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. In this webinar, we will review current national and state trends for Virginia and lessons learned from implementation of the Virginia Commonwealth University LINC (Linking Individuals in Need of Care) Program.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the steps on the HIV Care Continuum
2. Review national and state Linkage and Retention trends
3. Review existing models of HIV Linkage for Rapid Access
4. Review existing models of HIV Retention programs
5. Discuss the VCU LINC Program
6. Describe the Case Management role in Linkage and Retention 

Speaker:

Ashley Gonzales, BSW
Program Services Coordinator
VCU Ryan White Program

Intended Audience

Doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, case managers, DIS, HIV testers, outreach workers 

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