Native American Community Clinic HIV, HCV, Syphilis Syndemic Project Abstract
Summary
At NACC, we witness firsthand the intersecting epidemics of HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis
which are disproportionately impacting our AI/AN relatives. To address this syndemic, our
project will focus on three main goals: expanding staffing and care coordination, improving
clinical operations and workflow, and strengthening community engagement and outreach. We
will build upon our current work by creating a dedicated Syndemic Team to enhance
documentation and follow-up protocols, while providing comprehensive wraparound supports.
Additionally, we will expand HCV and rapid syphilis screening and fortify partnerships with
community organizations to deliver targeted and effective healthcare services to the urban AI/AN
community.