Summary

There are approximately 1.2 million Americans that have HIV of which 13% do not know their HIV status. The underdiagnosed portion of the HIV community leads to an alarming 40% of the new infections. It is critical to reduce barriers to testing so that these people can be identified so as to further reduce transmission rates.

This webinar will discuss HIV testing in nontraditional settings as it not only improves access but may be the only option for some people to be tested due to limited healthcare options. Identification of new cases will not only reduce new HIV transmission, but will also improve medical outcomes by connecting individuals with early treatment.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the current status of the HIV epidemic in the US and the importance of testing.
• Define implementation strategies for near patient HIV testing.
• With new prevention methods and new treatments, discuss how testing can lead to better health.

Dr. Aniruddha Hazra, MD
Associate Professor, Section of Infectious Diseases and Global Health Medical Director, UCM Sexual Wellness Clinic University of Chicago Chicago, IL USA

Dr. Hazra’s clinical and research interests center on sexually transmitted infections and their impact on sexual and gender minorities as well as other vulnerable populations living on the South Side of Chicago. These interests are complemented by his clinical work in complex HIV management, PrEP care, hepatitis C management, gender affirming hormone therapy, high-resolution anoscopy, treatment of opioid use disorder, and medical education. As a clinical ambassador of CDC's Let Stop HIV Together Campaign, he is passionate about equitable health care delivery to LGBTQ people of color.

Dr. Gregory Hirsch, MD, FACOG OB/GYN and Complex Family Planning
Chief Medical Officer Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, USA.

Dr. Hirsch is dual board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Complex Family Planning. Since 2011, he has served as Chief Medical Officer for Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, overseeing 17 clinics that conduct around 20,000 point-of-care HIV tests annually and provide STI prevention and treatment services including HIV PrEP, PEP, and Doxy as PEP through their “Get Yourself Tested” and other programs. Dr. Hirsch retired from private practice in 2023 after 25 years of service. He earned his BS from Cornell University and his MD from Stony Brook Medical School, then completed his residency at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. Throughout his career, Dr. Hirsch has been dedicated to expanding comprehensive reproductive healthcare and improving public health outcomes.

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Physicians