Friday, April 4, 2025 - 12:00pm EDT to Friday, April 4, 2025 - 10:00pm EDT
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Description:
This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series will highlight various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This presentation explores the integration of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment with HIV care, focusing on the unique needs of immigrant communities. It highlights culturally tailored approaches, addressing barriers such as stigma, language access, and systemic inequities to improve health outcomes and promote equitable care.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Intersectionality: Identify the unique challenges and barriers faced by immigrant communities at the intersection of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and HIV.
- Explore Culturally Tailored Interventions: Learn about evidence-based, culturally sensitive strategies to integrate SUD treatment and HIV care for immigrant populations.
- Promote Equitable Access: Develop actionable solutions to address systemic inequities, language access, and stigma in healthcare delivery for immigrants living with HIV and/or SUD.
Speaker:
JULIA D. LÓPEZ, PHD, MPH, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases·Washington University School of Medicine

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