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“This is a wonderful initiative that empowers on all levels, with great potential.  Well enjoyed!

“Excellent symposium, one of the best I’ve been to.”

— 2007 Attendees

Presentation

3rd Annual Iris House Summit on Women Living with HIV/AIDS

 

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  Plenary I  - Adobe reader required
  Update on Women Living with HIV - Dr. Victoria Cargill, National Institute of Health

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

  Break-out Sessions/Lunch
 

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

 

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

 


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