The Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative focuses on the approximately 50 jurisdictions (cities, states, and counties) where new HIV infections are most concentrated. These are shown below.
Each of the eight AETC regions has at least one EHE participating jurisdiction (listed below). The regional AETCs support EHE activities in their regions with targeted training and technical assistance.
In addition, the national AETCs support the initiative and the AETC network. The National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) provides clinician-to-clinician consultation regarding nPEP, PrEP, and HIV testing, diagnosis, and management.
The National Coordinating Resource Center (NCRC) coordinates and develops resources for health care teams to utilize in providing cutting-edge, quality care to optimize health in people with HIV and reduce transmission in communities. The NCRC launched and maintains a mobile app, HIV Care Tools, featuring clinical reference tools and a national directory of training and consultation services.
The National HIV Curriculum (NHC) provides free high-quality online clinician training in all aspects of HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Key EHE Resources from the AETC Network
EHE activities are organized around four strategies for reducing the number of new HIV infections.
Key Resources
- HIV Care Tools App (AETC NCRC)
- HIV Epidemic Rapid Response Toolkit (AETC NCRC)
- Quick Guide: CDC HIV Laboratory Testing Recommendations
- Screening and Diagnosis Curriculum - 5-part course offering free CNE/CME (National HIV Curriculum)
AETC NCRC Topic Collections
Training resources, webinars and online training, fact sheets and other tools for clinicians and clinician trainers.
Other Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program & Federal Partner Resources
- RWHAP Best Practices Compilation - Innovative interventions to improve HIV testing and diagnosis
- Laboratory Testing for the Diagnosis of HIV Infection - Updated Recommendations (CDC)
- Implementing HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings: A Guide for HIV Testing Providers (CDC)
- HIV Services Locator (HIV.gov) - Find services near you, including HIV care (Ryan White and Health Centers), HIV prevention (PrEP, condoms, education), support services, and more.
Key Resources
- HIV Care Tools App: Rapid ART Pocket Guide (AETC NCRC)
- Antiretroviral Therapy Curriculum - 5-part course offering free CNE/CME (National HIV Curriculum)
- Antiretroviral Medications prescribing information, clinical studies, and slide decks (National HIV Curriculum)
- HIV/AIDS Management Warmline (National Clinician Consultation Center)
AETC NCRC Topic Collections
Training resources, webinars and online training, fact sheets and other resources for clinicians and clinician trainers.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program & Federal Partner Resources
- HIV Clinical Guidelines: Adult and Adolescent ARV (DHHS)
- HIV Clinical Guidelines: Pediatric ARV (DHHS)
- RWHAP Best Practices Compilation - Innovative interventions to improve viral suppression in people with HIV.
- HIV Services Locator (HIV.gov) - Find services near you, including HIV care (Ryan White and Health Centers), HIV prevention (PrEP, condoms, education), support services, and more.
Key Resources
- HIV Care Tools App (AETC NCRC)
- Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Toolkit (AETC NCRC)
- Prescribing PrEP: A Guide for Healthcare Providers (AETC NCRC)
- Prevention of HIV Curriculum 5-part course offering free CNE/CME (National HIV Curriculum)
- National Clinician Consultation Center
- Perinatal HIV/AIDS Hotline
- PEP: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Warmline
- PrEP: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Warmline
AETC NCRC Topic Collections
Training resources, webinars and online training, fact sheets and other resources for clinicians and clinician trainers.
- PrEP: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- PEP: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Perinatal Transmission
- Occupational Exposure
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program & Federal Partner Resources
- 2021 PrEP Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- HIV Services Locator (HIV.gov) - Find services near you, including HIV care (Ryan White and Health Centers), HIV prevention (PrEP, condoms, education), support services, and more.
Key Resources
- HIV Epidemic Rapid Response Toolkit (AETC NCRC)
- HIV Care Tools App (AETC NCRC)
- Linkage to HIV Care - Lesson offering free CNE/CME (National HIV Curriculum)
- Screening and Diagnosis Curriculum - 5-part course offering free CNE/CME (National HIV Curriculum)
AETC NCRC Topic Collections
Training resources, webinars and online training, fact sheets and other resources for clinicians and clinician trainers.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program & Federal Partner Resources
- RWHAP Best Practices Compilation - Innovative interventions to improve linkage to HIV medical care
- HIV Services Locator (HIV.gov) - Find services near you, including HIV care (Ryan White and Health Centers), HIV prevention (PrEP, condoms, education), support services, and more.
Regional AETC EHE Information and Resources
MidAtlantic Region EHE Overview
EHE Jurisdictions:
- Maryland: Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County
- Pennsylvania: Philadelphia County
- District of Columbia
EHE Jurisdictions:
- Illinois: Cook County
- Indiana: Marion County
- Michigan: Wayne County
- State of Missouri
- Ohio: Cuyahoga County, Franklin County, Hamilton County
EHE Jurisdictions:
- Washington: King County
EHE Jurisdictions:
- Massachusetts: Suffolk County
Summary of Activities
Participants: Suffolk County HIV Community Health Workers, Medical case managers, pharmacy liaisons, recovery coaches, peer navigators, etc.)
Membership requires an application and review process. Group meets 8 times per year.
Members are compensated for their time and expertise to provide feedback on Suffolk County EHE activities and have an active voice in the EHE Steering Committee.
Purpose: Increase awareness of HIV CHW work and role, integrate perspectives of front line staff into EHE implementation, and provide professional development and networking opportunities.
Participants: EHE-funded community health centers (CHC) in Suffolk County. Target audience is staff working on EHE-funded activities including provider champions and additional clinical and non-clinical staff.
Purpose: Foster communication and collaboration among the CHCs receiving EHE funding and provide a platform to identify challenges/barriers to achieving EHE goals. This meeting allows sites to share successful interventions, pool resources, expertise and best practices to advance the goals of Ending the HIV Epidemic initiatives. Goal is to have representation from all EHE funded sites for collaborative communication
Participants: Suffolk County CHC and CBO PrEP navigators, sexual health educators, HIV counseling and testing staff
Membership: open, NEAETC PCHP Sites Involved, Hybrid format with quarterly meetings NEAETC EHE Program Manager supports agenda development and staff from CHCs/CBOs host on a rotating basis. "Lunch and Learn" format with training topic or guest speaker along with open discussion
Purpose: Improve communication and resource sharing amongst PrEP navigation staff at CHCs and CBOs in Suffolk County, and increase the ability to provide "warm handoffs" across service sites for improved patient experience. Share workflows and challenges related to data collection, STI prevention strategies, and PrEP navigation role.
For more information, contact: Kristin Moccia, EHE Program Manager, [email protected]
Northeast/Caribbean Region Overview
EHE Jurisdictions
- New Jersey: Essex County, Hudson County
- New York: Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County
- Puerto Rico: San Juan Municipio
EHE Jurisdictions
- Arizona: Maricopa County
- California: Alameda County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, San Francisco County
- Nevada: Clark County
EHE Jurisdictions
- State of Arkansas
- Louisiana: East Baton Rouge Parish, Orleans Parish
- State of Oklahoma
- Texas: Bexar County, Dallas County, Harris County, Tarrant County, Travis County
EHE Jurisdictions
- State of Alabama
- Florida: Broward County, Duval County, Hillsborough County, Miami-Dade County, Orange County, Palm Beach County, Pinellas County
- Georgia: Cobb County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County
- State of Kentucky
- State of Mississippi
- North Carolina: Mecklenburg County
- State of South Carolina
- Tennessee: Shelby County
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