Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center - AETC

01/08/2026

NECA in the Know kicks off the new year with a conversation about long-acting PrEP. Tune in to hear Marianna's chat with John Faragon about a once-monthly PrEP option. They talk all about advantages, disadvantages, studies, and more.

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12/25/2025

This week, as we wrap up 2025, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to go over some of this year's highlights in the world of HIV care. Tune in to hear all about new drug regimens, updated guidelines, and more.

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12/11/2025

This week, Marianna sits down with Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health in the U.S. Virgin Islands, to talk about the use of AI chatbots in the HIV community. Tune in to learn how they can assist in linkage to care and what it means for the HIV workforce.

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11/27/2025

This week, Marianna chats with Dr. Carrie Johnston about HIV and aging. Tune in to learn about how the needs of the people aging with HIV differs from others, how their care may be different, and why this matters to you as an HIV care provider.

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11/13/2025

This week, Marianna sits down with Carolyn Chu and Astha Kanani from the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) to talk about treatment interruptions when it comes to HIV and Hepatitis C or HCV. Learn about why this can happen, the impact on treatment outcomes, and what you as an HIV care provider can do to prevent them.

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11/04/2025

Join our colleagues at NAHEWD for an important webinar on "Street Medicine and Caring for HIV and SUD in the Unsheltered."

Register here: https://nahewd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_odrRQw9yS763o22L709pmA #/registration

11/04/2025

Join us for tomorrow's webinar on Addressing To***co Use in People with HIV

Northeast/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center - AETC Webinar: Addressing To***co Use in People with HIV--

This webinar is designed to educate healthcare providers on the prevalence & impact of to***co use among people with HIV, as well as provide evidence-based approaches for to***co cessation.
Starting at, November 5th, at 11 am [ET}
Click here: https://www.e2neca.org/org/AETC/Portal/?Register=&e=EOB8017

10/30/2025

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to talk about new data released from the Centers for Disease Control regarding sexually transmitted infections. Learn all about the rates of infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and varying types of syphilis, and why this matters for you as an HIV care provider.

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10/24/2025

We are proud to provide training to healthcare professionals in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands

Since 1987, the AETC Program has trained clinical professionals, non-clinical healthcare professionals, and health profession faculty and students to be competent in HIV prevention and treatment clinical care, education, and public health support.

10/16/2025

This week, Marianna Breytman sits down with John Faragon to talk all about the most recent updates to the DHHS guidelines. Tune in to hear all about antiretroviral management, ASCVD prevention, and more.

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10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. It is essential to address the physical and mental health needs of our clients. We hope that you can take some time for yourselves today and also review some of the behavioral/mental health resources provided by the AETC:
National HIV Curriculum module on Screening for Mental Health Conditions: https://www.hiv.uw.edu/go/basic-primary-care/screening-mental-disorders/core-concept/all
Automated screening for depression: https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/phq-2
Automated screening for anxiety: https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/gad-2
NECA AETC Psychiatry app for providers: https://www.necaaetc.org/mobile-apps

Explore this resource for various phone lines such as the PEPline, Perinatal HIV hotline, and more.

10/03/2025

We appreciate all of Dr. Norberg's hard work over the years and wish her the best in her retirement!

Longtime Executive Director of the Rutgers School of Nursing’s FXB Center retires after 22 years. October 1, 2025 | By Judith A. Collins | News Andrea Norberg retires as executive director after four decades in nursing, 22 years at Rutgers Nursing’s FXB Center. Jamie Steiger is named the center....