The last 30 years has seen the evolution in HIV care and especially as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Additionally, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has decreased the mortality from AIDS defining illnesses, and has transformed HIV to a chronically managed disease. Over time, chronic infection with HIV has brought additional complexities to care including higher rates of cardiovascular, bone and renal diseases.
This presentation covers the modalities in HIV diagnosis and treatment, the challenges of non-HIV related comorbidities in chronic infection, and strategies for HIV prevention.
1.0 general CEUs approved by OBNM
The Trans-Inclusive Medical PracticePresenter: Reid Vanderburgh, MAOriginal Date: July 25, 2015
Transgender identity and transition have become more prominent in our culture in recent years. Those who desire to support transgender people are frequently at a loss as to how to go about acquiring cultural competency. This lecture helps clinicians understand what support means, and how to begin acquiring the knowledge necessary to be of service.
1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM
Chiropractic Care and the LGBTQ CommunityPresenter: Angel Ochoa-Rea, DC, BSOriginal Date: July 26, 2015
Treatment of the LGBTQ community presents with unique presentation of musculoskeletal complaints. In most practices the presence of Transgender patients is not common place. Due to the transition process of Transgender patient’s unique presentations of musculoskeletal conditions presents in a clinical setting. This presentation includes common patient presentations of HIV Positive patients, and Transgender patients along with treatment approaches to help these patients.
1.0 general CEUs approved by OBNM
The Physiology of Oppression and LGBTQ Lived ExperiencePresenter: Lydia A. Bartholow, PMHNPOriginal Date: July 26, 2015
This talk highlights and follows the physiological path of stress and trauma in the body, allowing participants a full view into both the immediate and long-term health consequences of stress and oppression. Bartholow pays special attention to the neurobiological underpinnings of health disparities as they relate to addiction, mental health and the lived experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified people.
1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM
Transgender Medicine 101: Overview of the Basics for the Primary Care Clinician
Presenter: Leslie Nicholas, ND Original Date: July 26, 2015
This introductory webinar seeks to take the clinician into the specialty of transgender medicine for a general overview of the considerations in treating patients identifying as transgender. Dr. Nicholas explores vocabulary as well as socially and medically acceptable behavior as it relates to treating the patient. She also discusses what social transitioning is, why it can be important, and why clinician’s opinions of that process should be affirming only.
Dr. Nicholas also discusses the importance of screening for safety issues as well as assessing for potential suicide risk in a population that has some of the highest statistics as victims of homicide and suicide. Lastly, the importance of being an advocate for your patient can not be stressed enough. Learn how to access services and support for your patients who are LGBTQ community members.
1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM
LGBT Family-Building OptionsPresenter: Paula Amato, MDOriginal Date: July 26, 2015
This presentation includes an overview of LGBT family-building and fertility treatment options. Dr. Amato also discusses the legal issues related to LGBT parenting.
0.75 general CEUs approved by OBNM
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