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NECA in the Know

194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

A podcast for healthcare providers in the HIV field.

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Special Edition: Who Needs a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster?

September 30, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon for a special edition episode to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and how to protect folks with compromised immune systems. Find out who should get a vaccine booster, why, when, and much more.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! 

Special Edition: Who Needs a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster?

September 30, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon for a special edition episode to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and how to protect folks with compromised immune systems. Find out who should get a vaccine booster, why, when, and much more.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download ou...

Episode 29: Stephen Sebor & the Peer Certification Academic Center

September 23, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

This week, we're sitting down with Stephen Sebor, LCSW, the Coordinator of the Peer Certification Academic Center at Stony Brook University, to talk all about the NYS Peer Worker Certification Program in HIV, HCV, Harm Reduction and PrEP. To learn more, visit hivtrainingny.org or contact Stephen Sebor ([email protected]) at 631-444-3209.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with ...

Special Edition: The Delta Variant

September 16, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon for a special edition episode on a topic that’s been on the minds of many as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic – the Delta variant. Learn about when this variant emerged, how it differs from others, and what it means for healthcare providers, as well as patients.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episo...

Episode 28: The ACCESS Program

September 09, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

This week, Marianna sits down with Dr. Sam Wakim and Howard Lavigne to talk all about NECA AETC's unique certificate program - ACCESS. Hear all about what makes it different from other training programs and why Dr. Wakim feels it made him a better healthcare provider. Learn all about the ACCESS program here. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Chec...

Episode 27: New STI Treatment Guidelines

September 02, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MB

In this episode, Marianna sits down with Dr. Natalie Neu to discuss updates to STI Treatment guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Joh...

Episode 26: An Update to COVID-19 Guidelines

August 05, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MB

In this episode, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to discuss a recent update to the guidelines regarding COVID-19 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released in July 2021. Learn about what changed with respect to treatment for non-hospitalized and hospitalized patients, pregnant patients, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. C...

Episode 26: An Update to COVID-19 Guidelines

August 05, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MB

In this episode, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to discuss a recent update to the guidelines regarding COVID-19 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released in July 2021. Learn about what changed with respect to treatment for non-hospitalized and hospitalized patients, pregnant patients, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! 

Episode 25: Getting to Know Aimee Campbell

July 29, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

This week on NECA in the Know, Marianna welcomes Aimee Campbell, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Social Work at CUIMC in the Division on Substance Use Disorders. Join them as they discuss the opioid crisis, overdose, how this can affect HIV care settings, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! 

Episode 25: Getting to Know Aimee Campbell

July 29, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

This week on NECA in the Know, Marianna welcomes Aimee Campbell, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Social Work at CUIMC in the Division on Substance Use Disorders. Join them as they discuss the opioid crisis, overdose, how this can affect HIV care settings, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: ww...

Special Edition: COVID-19 Variants

July 22, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this special edition episode, Marianna and John Faragon sit down to talk about the current existing variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, what they mean, how they differ, and most importantly - what healthcare providers need to know to best protect themselves and others from these strains.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online ...

HIV Resources (Ep. 7 Rebroadcast)

July 15, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

In this episode, John Faragon and Marianna talk about resources that NECA AETC provides for training and consultation to you as a healthcare provider working in the HIV field. We talk about the National HIV Curriculum, the National Coordinating Resource Center, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaa...

Episode 24: HIV, Aging, & ART

July 08, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

This week on NECA in the Know, Marianna talks to John Faragon about treatment for older patients living with HIV - how is it different, what medication is involved, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/...

Episode 23: DHHS Update

July 01, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MB

This week on the podcast, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to go over recent updates to the Department of Health & Human Services Guidelines. Listen as they discuss everything from drug interactions to adolescents & young adults with HIV, and more.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-cours...

Episode 22: STI Update

June 24, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MB

In this episode of NECA in the Know, Marianna talks to John Faragon about recent dosing changes to a medication for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Find out what it is, who it's for, and more.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play....

Episode 21: An Update on HCV

June 17, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

This week on the podcast, Marianna catches up with John Faragon about the latest in treatment for Hepatitis C. We talk about simplified treatment regimens, who should get it and who shouldn't, and more. Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AVT3945) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV...

Episode 20: Renal Dosing

June 09, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

This week, Marianna welcomes back John Faragon to discuss a common topic that comes up in HIV care – adjusting medications due to renal dysfunction. Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=PVW3944) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google....

Episode 19: Jamir Tuten & Research with a Heart

June 02, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Jamir Tuten to talk all about Research with a Heart - an initiative at Rutgers University to provide culturally competent research on HIV treatment and prevention through community engagement, collaboration, and education. Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=MYC3943) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free ...

Episode 18: COVID-19 in Black & Brown Communities

May 26, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

This week we're sitting down with Gracine Lewis and Nadine Etienne from NECA AETC to talk about how COVID-19 has affected Black & Brown communities and what providers need to know to more effectively help folks in these demographics navigate the pandemic. -- Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=TBW3942) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online ...

Episode 17: Getting to Know Adam Thompson

May 19, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

This week, Marianna sits down with Adam Thompson, the Regional Partner Director at the South Jersey AETC, to talk about how he ended up in the HIV field, the importance of considering patient voices when thinking about how best to design training for healthcare providers, and more. Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!   Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: ...

Episode 16: Perinatal Guidelines

May 12, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This week, John and Marianna discuss the latest updates to the DHHS perinatal guidelines - what changed, what's new, and more. Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!

Episode 16: Perinatal Guidelines

May 12, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This week, John and Marianna discuss the latest updates to the DHHS perinatal guidelines - what changed, what's new, and more. Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US A...

Episode 15: COVID-19 Variants

May 05, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

This week, John Faragon and Marianna Breytman break down the current variants of the COVID-19 virus. They go through what they are, what they mean, and how we can protect ourselves from this constantly changing pandemic. -- Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=SOJ3939) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-cour...

Special Edition: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause

April 27, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this special edition episode, Marianna Breytman and John Faragon discuss the recent pause in distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Why did this pause happen? Is it safe for people to get this vaccination now? Hear about these key questions and more. Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=DED3941)  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free o...

Episode 14: 2021 CROI Update

April 21, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

This week, we sit down with John Faragon to talk all about the latest update from CROI, the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Learn all about the latest in COVID treatment, COVID disparities in care, new HIV medications, and PrEP. -- Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=ITG3938) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online co...

Episode 13: Our Role in the National EHE Summit

April 14, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Marianna sits down with Karen McKinnon to discuss the National Ending the HIV Epidemic Summit, happening on April 14th & 15th. We dive into some of the projects that the Northeast/Caribbean AETC is spearheading in this initiative. -- Help us track how many listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=OTN3936) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org...

Episode 12: Getting to Know Dr. Francine Cournos

April 07, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

This week, we're launching a new episode series dedicated to getting to know members of the NECA AETC leadership team, starting with Dr. Francine Cournos! Learn all about her four decades of experience in the HIV field, the history of HIV, and more.  (Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!)  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-course...

Episode 11: CAB-RPV Update

March 31, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

In this episode, Marianna speaks to John Faragon about the latest update in HIV treatment involving cabotegravir and rilpivirine intramuscular (IM) injections. They go through dosing, missed doses, how the studies were conducted, and more. (Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!)  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download...

Episode 10: Drug Interactions

March 24, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Marianna Breytman talks to John Faragon about drug interactions - why is this such an important topic? How do drug interactions even happen? There's so much to remember, so where can providers learn more? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in this episode. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=LFU3937) Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Che...

Special Edition: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

March 17, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this special edition of NECA in the Know, John Faragon and Marianna Breytman go into the ins and outs of the latest COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in the United States - the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine.  Learn about how this vaccine compares to the Pfizer & Moderna vaccines, safety, efficacy, and more.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. ...

Special Edition: Cabenuva, A New Injectable HIV Medication

March 10, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this special edition of NECA in the Know, John Faragon and Marianna Breytman talk about an exciting advancement in HIV medicine – the recent approval of a new injectable treatment for HIV infection called Cabenuva.  Learn about what this new medication is, who it's for, and everything in between.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out ou...

Special Edition: Cabenuva, A New Injectable HIV Medication

March 10, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this special edition of NECA in the Know, John Faragon and Marianna Breytman talk about an exciting advancement in HIV medicine – the recent approval of a new injectable treatment for HIV infection called Cabenuva.  Learn about what this new medication is, who it's for, and everything in between.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! 

Episode 9: Injectable PrEP

March 03, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

On this episode of NECA in the Know, John Faragon and Marianna Breytman discuss injectable PrEP as an option for HIV prevention. Learn about what it is, who it's for, potential side effects, and more.   Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store...

Episode 8: TasP and U=U

February 24, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

On this episode of NECA in the Know, John Faragon and Marianna talk about two key concepts in HIV prevention - Treatment as Prevention (TasP) and Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U). Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.go...

Episode 7: HIV Resources

February 18, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

In this episode, John Faragon and Marianna talk about resources that NECA AETC provides for training and consultation to you as a healthcare provider working in the HIV field. We talk about the National HIV Curriculum, the National Coordinating Resource Center, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.neca...

Episode 6: What is PEP?

February 11, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

John Faragon talks about PEP - Post-Exposure Prohylaxis - medication administered after a person has been exposed to HIV. We cover the difference between PEP and PrEP, the different types of PEP, and everything providers need to know.  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our ...

Episode 5: Rapid ART - What to Start & What's Next

February 04, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

John Faragon talks about the medications necessary to begin Rapid Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy and everything providers need to know to get patients recently diagnosed on the right track. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: htt...

Special Edition: COVID-19 Vaccines

January 29, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this special edition, Marianna and John Faragon talk about the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and tell you everything you need to know from the difference between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to potential side effects, and more. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download ou...

Episode 4: Rapid ART - Why Should We Do It?

January 28, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

In this episode, John Faragon dives into Rapid Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy - there's a mouthful! Join us as we cover what it is, who it's for, and why it's so important for HIV treatment. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: ht...

Episode 4: Rapid ART - Why Should We Do It?

January 28, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

In this episode, John Faragon dives into Rapid Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy - there's a mouthful! Join us as we cover what it is, who it's for, and why it's so important for HIV treatment. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! 

Episode 3: HIV Prevention (PrEP)

January 21, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

John Faragon tells us about one of the four pillars of the Ending the Epidemic Plan -- Prevention. We tell you everything you need to know about PrEP and how you can help spread the word about this life-changing medication. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile a...

Episode 2: Ending the Epidemic

January 14, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

John Faragon discusses the Ending the HIV Epidemic Plan, it's goals, and the four pillars - Diagnose, Treat, Prevent, and Respond. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US...

Episode 1: Who We Are

January 07, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MB

Who is the "NECA" of NECA in the Know? Join us as we talk to John Faragon about who we are and what we do. Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form!  Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store...

Welcome to NECA In The Know

October 05, 2020 19:00 - 53 seconds - 660 KB

Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691