HIV Today: A New Conversation

A Free Community Lunch & Learn in Grand Junction

March 26, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mesa County Workforce Center – Rooms A & D
Free to Attend | Lunch Provided

Join Colorado Health Network (CHN), in partnership with Intermountain Health and the Western Colorado Area Health Education Center (WCAHEC), for an engaging and informative Lunch & Learn focused on the realities of HIV prevention, treatment, and care in Western Colorado.

Why Attend?

HIV care and prevention have advanced significantly — but stigma, transportation barriers, and limited rural access still impact many in our communities.

HIV Today: A New Conversation offers an updated, community-centered look at:

This interactive session is designed to share accurate information, elevate local solutions, and continue the conversation in a respectful, inclusive way.

What You’ll Learn

HIV & Health Equity Today

Presented by Intermountain Health

  • Who is most impacted by HIV today
  • Rural vs. urban differences
  • Racial disparities in care
  • Advances in HIV treatment and prevention, including:
    • Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U)
    • PrEP
    • Long-acting therapies
  • Community-based care models reducing barriers and improving outcomes
  • Colorado Health Network’s local services in Grand Junction
HIV & Harm Reduction: Then and Now

Presented by Lyndell Young, WCAHEC

  • Harm reduction through a public health lens
  • Safer injection and disposal efforts, including the Fill It Forward initiative
  • Overdose prevention strategies
  • Evidence-based approaches grounded in dignity and compassion
  • Partnerships with pharmacies and outreach teams

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to:

Whether you work in healthcare or simply care about improving community health, this session is designed to inform, engage, and empower.

Space may be limited. RSVP today to join the conversation and be part of advancing equitable HIV care in Western Colorado.

Event Co-Hosts