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Infectious Diseases
and STD-AIDS
Infectious Diseases and STD-AIDS 2018
Journal of Transmitted Diseases and Immunity
ISSN 2471-8084
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R o m e , I t a l y
Page 72
J Transm Dis Immun 2018 Volume 2
DOI: 10.21767/2573-0320-C1-003
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his session highlights effective strategies for HIV prevention, intervention and care for students in US higher education. This
session will focus on tangible outreach initiatives, partnerships and tools for increasing awareness of HIV and STIs, and PrEP
in Los Angeles. Further, intentional partnerships with campus and community organizations have increased access to counseling
and mental health services, HIV and STI testing services, research participation and access to care for HIV+ individuals. UCLA’s
LGBT Campus Resource Center, the Center for AIDS Research and Education and the Connect 2 Protect Coalition have developed
a comprehensive set of services to impact campus communities, broader LA and even impact national trends. UCLA is a leader in
HIV/AIDS research and services. UCLA students, staff and faculty can get tested on campus or with mobile testing vans, access
HIV education, fill PrEP prescriptions, engage in HIV-related community outreach, attend HIV support groups and connect with
community resources and service providers. This interactive session will provide effective strategies and engage participants in
reflective activities to develop effective strategies and networks for their respective communities.
rbhattar@lgbt.ucla.edu milsmith@chla.usc.eduEffective community and campus partnerships for
HIV and STI prevention, education and treatment
Raja G. Bhattar
1
and Milton Smith
2
1
University of California, USA
2
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, USA