Getting2U

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro spotlight the nation’s first Mobile Healthcare Pharmacy Van. Joined by Dr. Sandra Springer, Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Founder of the InSTRIDE Research Lab, the discussion explores the launch of the nation’s first mobile retail pharmacy, patient services on the van, continuity of care, and lessons l...

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro spotlight the nation’s first Mobile Healthcare Pharmacy Van. Joined by Dr. Sandra Springer, Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Founder of the InSTRIDE Research Lab, the discussion explores the launch of the nation’s first mobile retail pharmacy, patient services on the van, continuity of care, and lessons l...

Dante Gennaro, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, and guest Jordan Wynn tackle the critical issue of provider bias and its direct impact on health equity in HIV care. The episode distinguishes between implicit and explicit biases, analyzing how underlying assumptions about race, gender identity, and sexual orientation manifest during clinical interactions. Specific examples of gatekeeping are examined, includin...

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson explore the intersection of HIV and homelessness. Joined by Erika Mott, Senior Program Director at Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT), the discussion examines the evolution of housing systems, key barriers and gaps, the role of community partnerships, and advocacy efforts that support housing stability and improved health...

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson explore the intersection of HIV and homelessness. Joined by Erika Mott, Senior Program Director at Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT), the discussion examines the evolution of housing systems, key barriers and gaps, the role of community partnerships, and advocacy efforts that support housing stability and improved health...

In this episode of Getting2U, hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro welcome Jordan Wynn, Planning Program Coordinator for the Greater Hartford Ryan White Planning Council. Together, they explore the complex origins of HIV stigma, tracing its historical roots across media, religious institutions, and widespread misinformation. The discussion breaks down the crucial differences between interna...

Continuing the conversation from part one, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson rejoin Amy Jin Johnson to explore practical methods for managing and disrupting implicit bias in clinical and daily environments. This episode delves into the crucial distinction between intent and impact, examining how genuine good intentions can still lead to negative consequences in care delivery. The team addresse...

Continuing the conversation from part one, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson rejoin Amy Jin Johnson to explore practical methods for managing and disrupting implicit bias in clinical and daily environments. This episode delves into the crucial distinction between intent and impact, examining how genuine good intentions can still lead to negative consequences in care delivery. The team addresse...

In the first installment of this two-part series on Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson take a deep dive into the concept of implicit bias and its significant role in HIV prevention, care, and treatment. They are joined by Amy Jin Johnson, Executive Director of Project Implicit, to demystify how these subconscious thoughts form, why everyone experiences them, and what drove her...

In the first installment of this two-part series on Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson take a deep dive into the concept of implicit bias and its significant role in HIV prevention, care, and treatment. They are joined by Amy Jin Johnson, Executive Director of Project Implicit, to demystify how these subconscious thoughts form, why everyone experiences them, and what drove her...

Rejoining hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro, guest Jordan Wynn returns to examine the profound power of terminology in HIV care and community spaces. The episode investigates how language choices, such as shifting from “HIV-positive” to “person living with HIV,” or replacing terms like “clean” with “negative”, fundamentally shape social perceptio...

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson focus on HIV and aging. Joined by Dr. Amy Justice, C.N.H. Long Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health at Yale University, the discussion explores how HIV impacts the aging process, key medical concerns for older adults living with HIV, medication interactions, recommended screenings, and considerations for indi...

On this episode of Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson focus on HIV and aging. Joined by Dr. Amy Justice, C.N.H. Long Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health at Yale University, the discussion explores how HIV impacts the aging process, key medical concerns for older adults living with HIV, medication interactions, recommended screenings, and considerations for indi...

In this episode, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson sit down with Jordan Wynn to unpack the psychological, historical, and social barriers that prevent individuals from seeking HIV testing. The discussion explores the pervasive “fear of knowing,” examining why the anticipatory anxiety surrounding a potential positive result often proves more paralyzing than receiving the diagnosis i...

In this episode of Getting2U, we take a closer look at HIV and Aging among Veterans, with a special focus on care within the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. Co-hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro are joined by Dr. Theddeus “Dr. Ted” Iheanacho, Associate Professor Adjunct of Psychiatry at Yale University, who brings deep expertise in psychiatry and veteran health. Together, they explor...

In this episode of Getting2U, we take a closer look at HIV and Aging among Veterans, with a special focus on care within the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. Co-hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro are joined by Dr. Theddeus “Dr. Ted” Iheanacho, Associate Professor Adjunct of Psychiatry at Yale University, who brings deep expertise in psychiatry and veteran health. Together, they explor...

On this episode of Getting2U, the G2U crew—Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, Dante Gennaro, and Dr. Sharen McKay—focuses on youth-focused HIV prevention strategies, with a deep dive into PrEP and PEP for adolescents and young adults. We are joined by Dr. Juan Salazar, Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Executive Vice President and Physician-in-Chief at Con...

On this episode of Getting2U, the G2U crew—Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, Dante Gennaro, and Dr. Sharen McKay—focuses on youth-focused HIV prevention strategies, with a deep dive into PrEP and PEP for adolescents and young adults. We are joined by Dr. Juan Salazar, Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Executive Vice President and Physician-in-Chief at Con...

The Getting2U (G2U) crew got the chat with one of our own co-hosts, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, Ryan White Project Manager at the Hartford City Health Department about the Ryan White Programs. With Ryan White Programs specialized in providing assistance to the most vulnerable among the HIV Community, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson takes the time to break down the various programs and how they serve the community. I...

The Getting2U (G2U) crew got the chat with one of our own co-hosts, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson, Ryan White Project Manager at the Hartford City Health Department about the Ryan White Programs. With Ryan White Programs specialized in providing assistance to the most vulnerable among the HIV Community, Peta-Gaye Tomlinson takes the time to break down the various programs and how they serve the community. I...

The Getting2U (G2U) crew get to chat with Dr. Kevin Hall, Dentist at The Health Collective, based in Hartford, CT. In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Kevin Hall delves into the critical intersection of HIV and oral health. The conversation explores the unique oral health challenges faced by individuals living with HIV and highlights the importance of integrating dental care into HIV treatment plans...

On this episode of Getting2U, the G2U crew chat with Dr. Marwan Haddad, Medical Director of the Center for Key Populations at CHC located in Middletown, Connecticut. The group explores who makes up the Key Populations within the HIV epidemic as well as the role of Primary Care Providers and the importance of taking a Sexual Health History. Listen today and join the G2U crew in this inspiring podca...

The Getting2U (G2U) crew get the chat with Dr. AC Demidont. Medical Scientist for Gilead Sciences. The team met with Dr. AC Demidont to discuss the latest on HIV PrEP and the studies involved in approving these medications. Dr. Demidont shared her knowledge and input on the current state of HIV PrEP and the importance of getting these treatments in the hands of those who need it most. If you have...

The Getting2U (G2U) crew get the chat with Adam Castillejo, also known as The London Patient. Adam was the second person in the world to be cured by HIV through receiving a bone-marrow transplant to combat against his Leukemia. The team sets the tone for the episode with a brief talk about “safe spaces” and the need to use “people-first language” to battle the ever-going stigma attached to HIV, Vi...

In this episode, the Getting2U (G2U) crew get the chat with Angelica Colon aka Angie, who acquired HIV perinatally and now uses her lived experiences to advocate for others who had similar life experiences. Angie is a member of the National HIV & Aging Network. If you’re interested in joining, click HERE . For medical providers looking to earn CME Credit for tuning in, please click here to be...