WEEKEND POSITION: We are excited to share another opportunity to join the NCCC’s clinical education team! 🎉 We are seeking a part-time (20%), fully remote Prevention Education Specialist – #HIV/ Viral #Hepatitis to join our weekend team on the National PEPline. Apply directly: lnkd.in/gdaAshvG

🔔 Join our collaborative clinical education team! 🔔 We are seeking a part-time (30%), fully remote Clinical Education Specialist to join our team of experienced #HIV and #hepatitis specialists who provide clinical education directly to NCCC users across the country. Apply: lnkd.in/gz4ewwme

📢 THIS WEEK 📢 Join the NCCC and #IAS-USA this Thursday at noon PST for a cost-free CME accredited webinar on the core principles of #HIV management! NCCC Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Carolyn Chu, will be presenting alongside Drs. Michael Saag and Roy Gulick. 👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eZDQQZcg

📢 We’re hiring! The Clinical Education Coordinator will utilize their clinical acumen on #HIV, viral hepatitis, and substance use care to provide clinical education to users across our various teleconsultation services. 📌 Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/2sp2na8w @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social

📢 New free #CE HIV prevention updates from the National PrEP Curriculum! ✅ FDA-approved lenacapavir (long-acting injectable PrEP) 🎥 New mini-lectures: • Twice-yearly lenacapavir vs daily F/TAF for women • HPTN 084: Cabotegravir in women • PrEP with TDF-FTC in women Learn more, idea.medicine.uw.edu

Free @iasociety.bsky.social CME webinar (Sept 25): Principles of #HIV Care featuring Dr. Carolyn Chu of @aetc-nccc.bsky.social with Drs. Saag & Gulick. Learn about ART initiation, HIV pathogenesis, vaccinations, & ongoing care. Register by 12:30 PM PT on Sept 25: bit.ly/4oOfg2E #MedSky #PrimaryCare

NCCC’s HIV Warmline Project: In 2024, we followed up with eligible HIV Warmline callers who agreed to participate to learn: a) if the patient was still in their care; b)whether our HIV treatment recommendations were used; and c)if available, how the viral load changed. The results were powerful.

📞 New number, same trusted support! Reach the NCCC at 1-844-ASK-NCCC for expert guidance on HIV, HCV, substance use. Free. Confidential. Clinician-to-clinician. ➡️ www.nccc.ucsf.edu #MedSky #NurseSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth

If you've ever called the NCCC, there's a good chance you've spoken to Dr. Cristina Gruta, PharmD, #HIVPharmacist™ (AAHIVP)! As one of our longest-serving clinician education specialists, Dr. Gruta has provided countless consultations to U.S. #HCPs on BBP management. See more: tinyurl.com/54ar4rzc

📣 The Annual Perinatal #HIV Roundtable is coming up! In partnership with @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social and @hivlawandpolicy.bsky.social, this year's roundtable will address the stigma surrounding #pregnancy, parenting, and #HIVsky within the child welfare system. 💻 Register: tinyurl.com/3ammbctd

In honor of #DoctorsDay on Sunday, we are celebrating our extraordinary clinician teams who carry forward a legacy of advocacy, resilience, and compassionate care. Since our founding, our dept. has thrived in the face of adversity...

Launched in 1997, the National PEPline provides case-based, tailored information to support the implementation of established clinical guidelines for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and currently provides more than 6,000 PEP consultations annually. Learn more in our #EHE Newsletter: conta.cc/4ijhhzH

For over 30-years, the National Clinician Consultation Center has been U.S.-based health care provider's "phone-a-friend." Our center relies on vital support from the CDC. Today, we need your support to keep our vital services going. learn more: conta.cc/4ht8DOp

Recent discussions about changes to national #HIV prevention funding raise concerns about the future of critical services like the NCCC's PEPline, which provides free, expert guidance to clinicians nationwide. Learn more: conta.cc/4ht8DOp

🌟 Join us and the CTC-SRH TOMORROW for a learning session about the National PrEPLine! Learn more about our free, provider-facing #HIV PrEP resource supporting healthcare providers across the U.S. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 25 🕚 Time: 9 am – 10 am PST Sign up: bit.ly/3ENsREM #MedSky #IDSky

U.S. based health care providers: The National Clinician Consultation Center, based out of UCSF, is still available for free to answer your HIV, PrEP, and PEP clinical management questions. #MedSky #IDSky #NursePractioners #NurseSky #PrimaryCare

The NCCC remains open and available to all U.S. healthcare providers with questions about the best management of #HIV, viral #hepatitis, and substance use disorders. Clinicians, call or submit your case for free: nccc.ucsf.edu #MedSky #IDSky #PhysicianAssistants #NursePractitioners

Clinicians of all experience levels turn to the NCCC not just for answers — but for confirmation and confidence in their clinical decision-making. Peer support matters. Evidence-based guidance matters. That’s why we’re here. 📲 Swipe to see the latest testimonials about our #MedEd services.

Just released! Substance Use Disorders 101: The Overview bit.ly/40h4SpV This training provides an overview of the disease model of addiction, the overdose epidemic, stigma and evidence-based treatments for persons with substance use disorder. Developed by Grayken Center for Addiction TTA and AMERSA

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with this weekend kicking off the #MLK Week of Service! It's a time to reflect on the work and vision of Dr. King, and recommit to our mission of promoting #HealthEquity for all. Let’s honor Dr. King by continuing to reflect, learn, and take action.

January is the first national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month! Created by our federal partners at #SAMHSA, #SUDTreatmentMonth is a time to raise awareness of the benefits and availability of evidence-based treatments for people with #SUD. Find provider resources here: bit.ly/3BWMsl6

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, to the NCCC! As a residency-trained pharmacist specializing in infectious disease, Dr. Madison brings a wealth of experience to our free clinical education lines. Learn more: www.thepublichealthpharmacist.com #MedSky #HIV

NEW PEP-in-Pocket Grant Opportunity 📝 Happy New Year! We’re excited to share a great notice of funding opportunity to increase access to #HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in clinical settings! Learn more: www.grants.gov/search-resul... Deadline to apply is February 19, 2025. 🛑 #CDC #NOFO

Happy holidays from the NCCC! Our warmlines will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. Our Perinatal HIV Hotline and PEPline will remain open. Visit our website for hours of operation: nccc.ucsf.edu The work continues in 2025 to end the syndemic of #HIV, viral hepatitis, and substance use!

Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) injectable, has been named @science.org's 2024 Breakthrough of the Year! As we anticipate the rollout of lenacapavir (LEN), our National PrEPline will be integral to educating clinicians on best practices. Here's why: bit.ly/3ZKKWub

Hepatitis C Clinical Insights 📖 On the National #Hepatitis Warmline, we receive calls demonstrating that #HCV treatment is not always simple. See case analysis from Dr. Michele Tana, NCCC clinical education specialist, and her team of hepatology investigators: conta.cc/3K4zUIu #MedSky

Big news from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)! 🎉 The program, which aims to #EndHIVEpidemic in the U.S., achieved a record-breaking milestone: In 2023, 90.6% of #RWHAP clients receiving #HIV medical care reached viral suppression, exceeding national rates. Read More: bit.ly/3OY4EgS

Science (@science.org) has named twice-yearly #lenacapavir #PrEP as its Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing it as a game-changer in the fight to end the #HIV epidemic worldwide. Aiming to further push the envelope, Gilead is now working on a once-yearly version. www.poz.com/article/twic...

Explore the Indigenous Mental Wellness Toolkit! Created by the So’oh-Shinálí Sister Project, this toolkit covers myths and stereotypes, implicit bias, psychosocial struggles, and outreach techniques tailored for #AIAN communities. Learn more: sssisterproject.org/resources #MedSky #NativeHealth

Health care providers - Did you know the majority of people in the U.S. with #HIV are 50 and older? Our #AETC partners created this guide to help #HCPs with accommodations, basic assessments, and more to improve the care experience. View the guide here: aidsetc.org/olderadults

TO RON ❤️ Last week, we unveiled a lasting tribute to Dr. Ron Goldschmidt, #familymedicine pioneer at #UCSF and the founder of the NCCC. Ron passed away this summer at the age of 80. Huge thank you to artist Tamara Arzumanova Corinaldi for creating this wonderful tribute! See more: bit.ly/4fdaFRJ

If HIV care is a team sport, then Kevin Miles, NP, MSN, AAHIVS is a captain. When faced with a challenging diagnosis in clinic or on the NCCC's phone lines, he calls upon his own experience living with #HIV to offer a reassuring voice in a moment of fear. Read Kevin’s story: bit.ly/3DaVCdD

Another #PrEP Champion Preceptorship in the books! 🙌 Thank you to all of our learners and facilitators who participated to increase #HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-related clinical knowledge and skills. Learn more about this preceptorship's impact: bit.ly/3Wgs6uI

This #WorldAIDSDay, we honor the lives lost, remember the immense progress made in the fight against HIV, and acknowledge the critical work that remains ahead. Read our #EndHIVEpidemic Quarterly Newsletter to learn about the NCCC and access free #HIV education resources. 📖 More: conta.cc/498O1Ze

We’re excited to celebrate the #PowerOfRural on #NationalRuralHealthDay, Nov 21! Join us in recognizing the spirit of rural America and the efforts of health care providers and stakeholders addressing unique #healthcare challenges. Learn more at powerofrural.org #EndHIVEpidemic

New analysis from our #AETC Program partners shows a projected reduction in #HIV clinicians over the next five years – matching national trends in both HIV care and primary care in the U.S. Read the full HIV workforce forecast: bit.ly/4f6vFu7

We are excited to share a free CME opportunity for health care providers integrating #HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis - #PrEP - into primary care settings, feat. the NCCC’s clinical director Dr. Chris Bositis, MD! Learn more: medscape.org/viewarticle/... #MedSky #StopHIVTogether