GRACE (Gender Race and Clinical Experience) Study - Dawn Averitt-Bridge, The Well Project

Microbicides - Dr. Roberta Black, National Institute of Health Hosack Hall

Break

Public Service Announcements: Iris House Could Be You, Young Women & Girls Collaborative, Trailer for Cable Positive Film, and the Latino Commission on AIDS

Plenary II

HIV & Pregnancy - Dawn Averitt-Bridge, The Well Project

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Adherence in Persons with HIV - Dr. Mary Ann Cohen, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine

Q&A

Keynote Speakers - Regan Hoffman, POZ, and Dr. Robert Fullilove, Columbia University

Nutrition

This session will focus on the merits of good nutrition counseling for persons living with HIV. The presenters will discuss methods they practice with their clients and new research linking vitamin D deficiencies in persons with HIV.

Moderator: Serge Jean

Presenters: Edwin Krales, Momentum AIDS Project; Shirley Alves, Iris House - New Research on Vitamin D; Katherine Sheehan & Shanon Morris, Iris House - Healthy Living Program

Dating while Positive

Curious as to how HIV+ persons find love and what it's like to disclose your status while dating? POZ magazine will present their online dating service and the success of those who have found love online.

Moderator: Dr. Frances Melendez

Presenters: POZ Magazine

Women's Empowerment (Financial Skills, Advocacy, Job Training)

Empowered women are able to advocate on their own behalf, better negotiate safe sex and make smarter decisions. Come hear how Iris House, Life Force, SMART University and Housing Works are empowering women through their financial education, outreach, educational and job training programs.

Moderator: Elaine Bergman

Presenters: Michael Smirlock, Iris House; José Cruz, Housing Works; Thomasina Stallings, Life Force; Yolanda Diaz, SMART University.

HIV & Aging *

Is it aging or is it HIV? Dr. Carol McLean-Long will discuss how to discern the difference and how to have a safe and enjoyable sex life after 50 with HIV. As well, Dr. Stephen Karpiak of ACRIA will discuss the work they are doing to train individuals to educate seasoned citizens on HIV prevention.

Moderator: Dr. Theresa Mack

Presenters: Stephen Karpiak, ACRIA and Dr. Carol McLean-Long, Renaissance Center.

* Please note no CME credits will be earned for the HIV & Aging Breakout Session.

Plenary III

Domestic Violence & Its Impact on Prevention - Ofelia Barrios, Latino Commission on AIDS and Elys Vasquez, Latina Por La Salud.

Substance Abuse - Irma Williams, Citiwide Harm Reduction

Homelessness - Charles King, Housing Works

Q&A