We had a robust and insightful discussion at the May 9 meeting about the implementation of CAB-LA for HIV prevention and injectable CAB/RPV for HIV treatment in SF and some of the challenges. Thanks to all who were able to join us, and special thanks to the presenters and panelists, including Laura Thomas, Andy Scheer, Dr. Monica Gandhi, Parousha Zand, Dr. Brad Hare, Gary Lee, Dr. Lou Cubba, and our discussion moderator, Dr. Hyman Scott.
The meeting slides are here!
Below is a list of links to LAI provider/front-line worker resources on the GTZ-SF website —
Here is a link to the SFDPH Long-acting injectable ART and PrEP in San Francisco Landscape Analysis (report).
If your clinic or organization has resources to share, we’re happy to link them on the GTZ-SF website! Lastly, here is a link – https://www.ebgtz.org/resource/injectables/ – to East Bay Getting to Zero’s Injectable HIV Medications and PrEP webpage that includes toolkits, clinical updates, and training videos.
Following up on Laura’s policy update, please MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the upcoming *Day of Action* on Fri, June 7, to call attention to issues including the HIV housing crisis; healthcare needs for LGBTQ+ and HIV communities, mental health for HIV long-term survivors, and San Francisco’s overdose crisis. Below is the schedule of action for the day.
You can also email city leaders; just text PREVENT HIV to the number 52886.