Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center - AETC

11/27/2025

This week, Marianna chats with Dr. Carrie Johnston about HIV and aging. Tune in to learn about how the needs of the people aging with HIV differs from others, how their care may be different, and why this matters to you as an HIV care provider.

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11/13/2025

This week, Marianna sits down with Carolyn Chu and Astha Kanani from the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) to talk about treatment interruptions when it comes to HIV and Hepatitis C or HCV. Learn about why this can happen, the impact on treatment outcomes, and what you as an HIV care provider can do to prevent them.

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11/04/2025

Join our colleagues at NAHEWD for an important webinar on "Street Medicine and Caring for HIV and SUD in the Unsheltered."

Register here: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_odrRQw9yS763o22L709pmA #/registration

11/04/2025

Join us for tomorrow's webinar on Addressing To***co Use in People with HIV

Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center - AETC Webinar: Addressing To***co Use in People with HIV--

This webinar is designed to educate healthcare providers on the prevalence & impact of to***co use among people with HIV, as well as provide evidence-based approaches for to***co cessation.
Starting at, November 5th, at 11 am [ET}
Click here: https://www.e2neca.org/org/AETC/Portal/?Register=&e=EOB8017

10/30/2025

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to talk about new data released from the Centers for Disease Control regarding sexually transmitted infections. Learn all about the rates of infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and varying types of syphilis, and why this matters for you as an HIV care provider.

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10/24/2025

We are proud to provide training to healthcare professionals in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands

Since 1987, the AETC Program has trained clinical professionals, non-clinical healthcare professionals, and health profession faculty and students to be competent in HIV prevention and treatment clinical care, education, and public health support.

10/16/2025

This week, Marianna Breytman sits down with John Faragon to talk all about the most recent updates to the DHHS guidelines. Tune in to hear all about antiretroviral management, ASCVD prevention, and more.

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10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. It is essential to address the physical and mental health needs of our clients. We hope that you can take some time for yourselves today and also review some of the behavioral/mental health resources provided by the AETC:
National HIV Curriculum module on Screening for Mental Health Conditions: https://www.hiv.uw.edu/go/basic-primary-care/screening-mental-disorders/core-concept/all
Automated screening for depression: https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/phq-2
Automated screening for anxiety: https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/gad-2
NECA AETC Psychiatry app for providers: https://www.necaaetc.org/mobile-apps

Explore this resource for various phone lines such as the PEPline, Perinatal HIV hotline, and more.

10/03/2025

We appreciate all of Dr. Norberg's hard work over the years and wish her the best in her retirement!

Longtime Executive Director of the Rutgers School of Nursing’s FXB Center retires after 22 years. October 1, 2025 | By Judith A. Collins | News Andrea Norberg retires as executive director after four decades in nursing, 22 years at Rutgers Nursing’s FXB Center. Jamie Steiger is named the center....

10/02/2025

Join our colleagues at the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (NAHEWD) TOMORROW for their monthly webinar series "Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field."

Title: HIV and Substance Use Disorders: Implications for Elder Populations

Objectives:
• Describe the epidemiology of HIV and substance use disorders in the elderly population.
• Identify at least 5 risk factors and vulnerabilities specific to older adults regarding HIV and SUD.
• Examine the biological and psychological effects of aging on HIV and substance use.
• Evaluate the barriers older adults face in accessing healthcare services for HIV and substance use treatment.
• Explore the role of stigma in the experiences of older adults living with HIV and SUD.
• Explore resources and community assets in supporting elder populations.

Register here: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KIAM3srbTimJGtpCs5EMIA #/registration

10/02/2025

This week, we're chatting with John Faragon about the latest updates to NECA AETC's very own HIV mobile apps. From drug interactions to new guidelines, the apps cover it all. Learn all about the most recent changes and how they can help you as an HIV care provider.

Download the apps below:

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691
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09/26/2025

Join us for today's webinar in collaboration with the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development and the Opioid Response Network

Register here: https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AFP8009