Getting2U

HIV & Veterans with Dr. Theddeus Iheanacho

In this episode of Getting2U, we take a closer look at HIV and Aging among Veterans, with a special focus on care within the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. Co-hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro are joined by Dr. Theddeus “Dr. Ted” Iheanacho, Associate Professor Adjunct of Psychiatry at Yale University, who brings deep expertise in psychiatry and veteran health. Together, they explore the prevalence of HIV among Veterans receiving VA services, the VA’s approach to routine HIV testing and PrEP, and how VA policies compare to Connecticut’s opt-out HIV testing guidelines. The conversation also addresses confidentiality, partner notification, follow-up after new diagnoses, and the critical role of wraparound services- such as housing, mental health care, and substance use treatment- in supporting Veterans to achieve and maintain viral suppression. This episode highlights the unique challenges and opportunities in HIV prevention and care for aging Veterans, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals working to improve outcomes across this population. For more information, please visit www.va.gov/hiv [http://www.va.gov/hiv]. If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

Youth PrEP & PEP with Dr. Juan Salazar

On this episode of Getting2U, the G2U crew—Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, Dante Gennaro, and Dr. Sharen McKay—focuses on youth-focused HIV prevention strategies, with a deep dive into PrEP and PEP for adolescents and young adults. We are joined by Dr. Juan Salazar, Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Executive Vice President and Physician-in-Chief at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Salazar shares insights from his extensive experience caring for youth at risk for HIV, including how PrEP and PEP conversations are introduced in clinical settings, strategies to support adherence and retention, and the importance of sex-positive, youth-centered education. The discussion also explores innovative approaches to improving PrEP outcomes, real-world clinical experiences, and comparisons between HIV prevention efforts in the United States and global settings. This episode is especially valuable for healthcare providers working with youth populations and anyone interested in advancing HIV prevention. If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

The Ryan White Programs with Peta-Gaye Tomlinson

The Getting2U (G2U) crew got the chat with one of our own co-hosts, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, Ryan White Project Manager at the Hartford City Health Department about the Ryan White Programs. With Ryan White Programs specialized in providing assistance to the most vulnerable among the HIV Community, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson takes the time to break down the various programs and how they serve the community. If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or just want to share your feedback, please feel free to email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

HIV & Oral Health with Dr. Kevin Hall

The Getting2U (G2U) crew get to chat with Dr. Kevin Hall, Dentist at The Health Collective, based in Hartford, CT. In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Kevin Hall delves into the critical intersection of HIV and oral health. The conversation explores the unique oral health challenges faced by individuals living with HIV and highlights the importance of integrating dental care into HIV treatment plans. If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or just want to share your feedback, please feel free to email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

Key Populations, Primary Care, and Sexual Health History-Taking with Dr. Marwan Haddad

On this episode of Getting2U, the G2U crew chat with Dr. Marwan Haddad, Medical Director of the Center for Key Populations at CHC located in Middletown, Connecticut. The group explores who makes up the Key Populations within the HIV epidemic as well as the role of Primary Care Providers and the importance of taking a Sexual Health History. Listen today and join the G2U crew in this inspiring podcast episode! For more information about Dr. Haddad’s Project ECHO series, click here [https://community.chc1.com/2012/01/project-echo-at-chc/]! If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or just want to share your feedback, please feel free to email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.