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HIV Affects All TN Communities

The nature of the HIV epidemic in the United States and Canada has changed with a shift toward rural areas. Factors including higher poverty rates, opioid abuse, fewer health care resources, and lower education make rural areas in the Southeast US vulnerable to increased HIV transmission. Read more in JAIDS.


For state and regional data on HIV cases, see the Tennessee Department of Health HIV Surveillance Reports.

HIV-Experienced Clinicians Needed

HIV-experienced clinicians are critical for positive outcomes along the HIV care continuum. However, access to HIV-experienced clinicians may be limited, particularly in nonmetropolitan areas, where HIV is increasing. 


Read more in this Clinical Infectious Diseases 2021 article.


If HIV is an area of interest for you, the resources below can help you develop your expertise and your health center's ability to start, or expand, an HIV program.

Upcoming Educational Sessions & Conferences


December 15, 2022

TPCA’s PrEP Learning Series:

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Get registered here >>>



February 10-12, 2023

American Diabetes Association's 2023 Clinical Update Conference

Learn more here >>>


Interested in attending?

TPCA will cover the conference registration costs for CHC staff on a first-come first-served basis. Contact Tiffany Priest for more information.


For more information on additional diabetes care and education resources covered by TPCA for its members, please view the Additional Education and Resources section below.

Provider Education & Resources

TPCA's HIV Resources

Visit TPCA's Clinical Resources on HIV for access to TPCA's 2022 PrEP Learning Series, 2021 HIV Webinar Series, and more!


These resources are for TPCA members only. Please log in to view! If you need assistance with your login information, please contact Susan Swartz.

Learn About Special Populations with HIV

The Southeast AIDS Education & Training Center Program provides the following webinars:


Underlying Issues with Opioid Use and HIV Dual Epidemics: HIV and Methamphetamine Use


Care of Pregnant People with HIV: Preventing Perinatal Transmission

Have Specific HIV Questions?

The National Clinician Consultation Center offers live phone-based and online consultations. The organization provides consultations on HIV, pre and post exposure prophylaxis, and hepatitis B and C to U.S.-based clinicians of all experience levels. All of the services are cost-free and confidential. 

HIV Program Development Resources

Interested in developing your clinic’s HIV services? Check-out these resources:


Southeast AIDS Education & Training Center provides training & customized support for primary care providers and clinics. Contact Clare Bolds (clare.bolds@vumc.org) for more information.


HIV BLUPrint provides resources to help clinics create and strengthen HIV prevention programs


Looking for new ways to improve your clinic's HIV outcomes? Check out the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Best Practices Compilation for inspiration and new ideas on HIV care.

Funding for HIV Programs: The ALAI UP Project

Accelerating implementation of multilevel-strategies to Advance Long Acting Injectables for Underserved Populations” (ALAI UP) aims to help clinics across the United States develop injectable HIV treatment programs with the goal of addressing inequity in health outcomes among underserved populations.


During this three-year project, participating clinics will receive:

1) sample protocols to support equitable delivery of injectable HIV treatment;

2) technical assistance to implement protocols;

3) data support to inform continuous quality improvement;

4) help engaging communities to design services your patients want; and

5) peer support from other implementing clinics.


Clinics at all stages of introducing injectable treatment services are encouraged to apply, including those that have not yet introduced injectable treatment. Applications are due January 20, 2023.


Read more about the ALAI UP project here.

Additional News & Resources

ADA Clinical Update Conference


The American Diabetes Association's 2023 Clinical Update Conference will take place February 10-12, 2023. All sessions will include practical clinical guidance on the latest evidence and newest clinical practice recommendations. This conference is designed for all health care professionals who provide clinical care and education for people with diabetes. Participants may attend virtually or in person in Tampa, FL.


Read more conference information here.



Interested in attending?

TPCA will cover the conference registration costs for CHC staff on a first-come first-served basis. A partial travel reimbursement is available to staff who attend the conference in person.


Please contact Tiffany Priest for more information.

Through June 2023, TPCA will pay for the following diabetes resources for TPCA Members:


Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Want to become an expert in diabetes management and prevention? Become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)! 



Core Concepts Online Course

Build up your diabetes management knowledge and skills through a 9-week online Core Concepts course from the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. The next course runs from January 19 - March 23, 2023.


Contact Tiffany Priest with any questions and to get registered!


Visit www.TNPCA.org to see all upcoming TPCA Trainings & Events!

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