South Central AIDS Education and Training Center

11/25/2025

Once HIV has advance to stage 2, it is important to stat ART immediately (Check our previous post about ART😉). Otherwise it may advance to AIDS within 10 years.

11/21/2025

ART reduces the amount of HIV in the blood. Although this medication does not cure HIV infection, taking ART after an HIV diagnosis helps people with live a longer and healthy life.

11/18/2025

Given the high transmission rates in , starting antiretroviral therapy ( ) is essential to reduce the risk of spreading the virus after diagnosing . 🦠

11/14/2025

🙋‍♀️Who's joining the New Mexico Annual HIV & HCV Update Conference 2026? React with a ❤️if you are!
More details, including registration and agenda, are coming soon!

11/12/2025

Thank you for your service!👏

11/08/2025

is an infection that gets progressively worse over time as the virus destroys parts of the immune system. Nonetheless, with HIV medicines, this disease can be treated to slow or prevent more serious forms.💊

11/04/2025

is taken after a possible HIV exposure. It should only be used in emergencies and cannot replace regular preventive methods like PrEP. 💊

👉Join our PrEP training tomorrow at 12PM MT to learn more on HIV preventive medications: https://scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=10863

10/28/2025

We are grateful for the energy and insight of our partners at the 2025 SCAETC Face-to-Face Meeting this week!💡✨

From deep dives into legislative and financial planning sessions, new communication guidelines to cross-site collaboration that sparked fresh solutions, this gathering moved us forward—together.💝

10/27/2025

Great training opportunity coming soon by UTMB AIDS Education Training Center. Register now‼️

You're Invited! - UTMB AETC Lunch and Learn: Thur., Nov. 6, 2025 Hybrid Event
Registration link: https://scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=11090

📍University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Nursing and Health Professions Building
Quad Room 1.304
301 11th st., Galveston, TX 77550
🍴Light lunch will be provided.
🅿️Parking can be validated for Garage 4 upon request.
💻Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

We hope to see you there!

10/25/2025

📣 We’re thrilled to invite you to the New Mexico Annual HIV & HCV Update Conference 2026❗
Let’s come together May 28–29 to advance education, collaboration, and innovation in HIV and Hepatitis C care.

👉 Follow us and join our hashtag to get the latest updates!

10/22/2025

Curious about what’s coming up in November? Our trainings are designed to inform and equip you with the latest HIV care guidelines— and there’s something new every month.

🤓Take a peek at our calendar and register today: https://hsc.unm.edu/scaetc/education-training/calendar.html

10/18/2025

‼️Meet our director Tracy Jungwirth‼️
Her dedication to the SCAETC mission to expand and develop the HIV workforce in the United States and End the Epidemic has been unwavering for 20 years.👏