The Power of Prevention

Overview

This interactive educational symposium will examine why HIV prevention remains a
critical public health priority and why primary care providers are essential to achieving progress
toward Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) goals. Drawing on current U.S. HIV epidemiology, individual
vignettes, and realistic clinical scenarios, the program will highlight populations disproportionately
affected by HIV and the persistent gaps in awareness, testing, and prevention. Through expert
discussion and data-driven insights, the session will emphasize a status-neutral approach and the
everyday primary care touchpoints where opportunities for HIV testing, education, and prevention are
often missed, aiming to empower front-line providers to confidently initiate meaningful conversations
and integrate HIV prevention into comprehensive patient care.

Objectives:

Reinforce why HIV prevention remains a priority in primary care by summarizing the current U.S.
HIV epidemic and Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) goals, including the disproportionate impact on
key populations.

Identify missed opportunities within routine primary care encounters, such as annual exams,
sexual health discussions, and STI testing, where HIV testing and prevention conversations can
and should be initiated.

Empower primary care providers to adopt a status-neutral approach to HIV prevention, actively
engage in HIV prevention efforts, and pursue ongoing learning to better support individuals at
increased likelihood of HIV acquisition.