Healthcare needs + Latino Diversity

MARCH 12-13, 2015ALBANY, NEW YORK

Registration deadline: March 5th

Scholarships deadline: Feb 11th

For more information: dleyva@latinoaids.org | 646-375-4446

www.latinoaids.org/reunionlatina

IDENTIFYING & ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG LATINOS IN NEW YORK STATE Reunion Latina provides an opportunity to bring experiences together in one powerful forum. The workshops, trainings and panel discussions highlight critical issues and provide an space to brainstorm solutions. At Reunion Latina 2015, participants will have an opportunity to: • Understand The Plan to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2020, and

examine the implementation challenges.

• Understand the Healthcare Needs and Diversity of Latinos in New York State.

Health Disparities

Hep C

Plan to End AIDS by 2020

HealthcareBarriers

REUNION LATINA 2015 TRAININg INsTITUTEMARch 12 & 13, 2015

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Identifying & Addressing Health Disparities among Latinos/Hispanics In New York State

The Institute is dedicated to the memory of Governor Mario Cuomo

Overarching Goals for Reunion Latina 2015:

By the end of Reunion Latina, participants will have an:

• Understanding of the Plan to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2020, and be able to examine the implementation challenges.

• Understanding the Healthcare Needs and the Diversity of Latinos in NYS

Tentative Program

Thursday, March 12

8:30 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 10:00 am Opening Remarks

· The Plan to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2020· Understanding the Healthcare Needs and the Diversity of Latinos in NYS

11:15 am Responding to Health Disparities in our Communities

12:30 pm Lunch/Gatherings/Encuentros

- Get involved with The National Latino AIDS Awareness Day & The National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day

2:15 pm WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES

2:15 - 3:45 P.M. CYCLE ONE OF WORKSHOPS:

Addressing the impact of Health Disparities among Latinos

Addressing the need of Latinos over 50

HIV Treatment and PrEP Update Reproductive Justice for Latinas

3:45 - 4:00 P.M. Coffee & Tea Break

4:00 - 5:30 P.M. CYCLE TWO WORKSHOPS

Prevention and Health Care Access Inequalities for Latino Gay/Bi Men in NYC

Healthy Lifestyles for Healthier Communities: The Impact of Cancer in the Latino community

Viral Hepatitis & Hepatitis C: Call to action to address the impact among Latinos

YOUTH INSTITUTE 2:15 - 5:15 P.M. Innovation, Engagement & Empowerment of Youth

5:30 P.M. Break

6:30 P.M. Community Dinner Celebration

Friday, March 13

8:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast

Hands United/Manos Unidas Capacity Building Assistance Program & Hispanic Federation’s Skills Building Institute

9:00 - 12:00 noon Challenges and opportunities on the Implementation of the Plan to End the HIV & AIDS epidemic in NYS by 2020

9:00 -12:00 noon Community mapping: Road map to understanding Latinos in NYS

9:00 – 12:00 noon ABC of Fund Development & Grand Writing 12:00 noon Closing Reflection and Remembrance led by the Latino Religious Leadership Program

Box Lunch