Quarterly Newsletter

December 1st

World AIDS Day

On this World AIDS Day, the CAPTC remains dedicated to a future where HIV/AIDS is no longer a threat. We reaffirm our commitment to equipping healthcare professionals with the skills needed to interrupt the transmission of HIV through trainings on partner services, disclosure, motivational interviewing, and strength-based approaches. Since the peak of the epidemic, the collective work of the public health workforce has significantly reduced HIV and HIV-related deaths. Every healthcare provider we train allows us to get one step closer to our goal. The CAPTC is proud to contribute to this progress. We commend every partner in this effort and thank you for your invaluable contributions over the years.

Upcoming CAPTC Events on HIV/AIDS

Social Determinants of Health Community of Practice:

To build the capacity of the HIV prevention workforce, the CAPTC will launch a monthly social determinants of health community of practice beginning in February 2025. To learn more, email captc@ucsf.edu.

Syndemics Navigators Academy: April 9th - 10th, 2025, in Atlanta, GA

1.5 day technical assistance event hosted in collaboration with CDC-funded CBA providers. Learning objectives include understanding the current state of the HIV epidemic, social determinants of health and whole person care, and the impact of syndemics. More details coming soon!

CAPTC Resources on HIV/AIDS

CAPTC PrEP Learning Collaborative

Check out this site for technical assistance and training on HIV PrEP and PEP access and equity. You can find webinars, training materials, and common FAQs on HIV/AIDS and PrEP/PEP. Sign up for the newsletter at the top of that page for more information!

The West Region Social Media Directory

In March 2024, the CAPTC CBA introduced this directory to provide links to the social media accounts of HIV prevention programs working to increase awareness of HIV services in the West Region of the United States.

Coming Together for Sexual Health

Listen to Our Most Recent Episodes!

11.12.24: Rachel Gross talks about her book, Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Journey, a truly fascinating look at what we know, and, importantly, what we DON'T know about the vagina, clitoris, and other organs. (Part 2 with Rachel, focused on the clitoris, will be out later this month.)

All episodes are available to stream on Spotify & Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music & iHeart Media

From Our Partners

Hot off the presses!

2023 STI Surveillance Data

The CDC released their Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance data from 2023. The report provides the latest data on chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, including congenital syphilis.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released their 2023 STI Surveillance Data for California.

CDPH Recommendations on Syphilis

CDPH shared New and Updated Syphilis Screening Recommendations in response to the rise in syphilis and congenital syphilis rates across California.

As of October 11, 2024, the FDA Drug Shortages webpage continues to report that both the supplies of 2.4 million Units/4 milliliter Bicillin L-A® and 1.2 million Units/2 milliliter Bicillin L-A® are available. When available, health care providers should treat patients with syphilis with Bicillin L-A® as appropriate per CDPH and CDC's standard guidance.

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