The US Latino HIV Crisis – Ending an Era of Invisibility

Opportunities to Amplify the Response

o Establish measurable goals to eliminate Latino HIV prevention and treatment inequities

o Expand comprehensive HIV care models that integrate clinical, behavioral (e.g., substance use services), and social care

o Redefine the HIV workforce ; there is a need for new roles and better representation of the Latino community, and better cultural/linguistic preparedness o Remove restrictions to non-physician HIV care workers ’ ability to practice at the highest levels of their education and licenses (e.g., nurses, pharmacists, PAs)

LATINO PREVENTION & TREATMENT INEQUITIES

o Eliminate implicit and explicit biases, stigma, and discrimination of Latinos in HIV prevention and treatment services

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