Category: Getting2U

Getting2U is the podcast for healthcare professionals who help those at-risk for, or who are currently living with HIV, brought to you by the CT AIDS Education and Training Center at Yale University. Each episode touches on a hot topic talk among our hosts, followed by an in-depth discussion with a subject matter expert on today’s most relevant subjects.

Labels and the Community’s Perspectives

Labels and the Community’s Perspectives

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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 perceptions and clinical interactions. The hosts and guest explore how labels operate within LGBTQ+ spaces, analyzing how terms like “undetectable,” “poz,” or “PrEP user” influence interpersonal relationships, dating dynamics, and community inclusion.

The dialogue balances the fine line between labels serving as empowering identity markers versus tools of reduction that simplify individuals down to a medical diagnosis. Furthermore, the episode highlights notable generational shifts, comparing how Gen Z, Millennials, and older adults navigate HIV-related vocabulary differently. Listeners will come away with a stronger commitment to person-first language and concrete strategies for reframing everyday clinical conversations to avoid harmful assumptions.

If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

HIV & Aging with Dr. Amy Justice

HIV & Aging with Dr. Amy Justice

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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 individuals diagnosed later in life.

If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

Fears Around Getting Tested

Fears Around Getting Tested

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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 itself. The conversation also delves into historical medical trauma, detailing how systemic mistrust within healthcare systems- particularly among BIPOC communities- continues to impede access to routine diagnostic care.

The episode tackles external fears, including worries about social rejection, community gossip, and discrimination following a positive result. Jordan emphasizes the importance of shifting the overall testing narrative away from fear and toward empowerment by illustrating what living with HIV actually looks like with modern care. Healthcare professionals will gain practical approaches for normalizing testing routines, leveraging pop-up events, and utilizing peer-led models to build safe, low-barrier entry points for care.

If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

HIV & Veterans with Dr. Theddeus Iheanacho

HIV & Veterans with Dr. Theddeus Iheanacho

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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 explore the prevalence of HIV among Veterans receiving VA services, the VA’s approach to routine HIV testing and PrEP, and how VA policies compare to Connecticut’s opt-out HIV testing guidelines. The conversation also addresses confidentiality, partner notification, follow-up after new diagnoses, and the critical role of wraparound services- such as housing, mental health care, and substance use treatment- in supporting Veterans to achieve and maintain viral suppression.
This episode highlights the unique challenges and opportunities in HIV prevention and care for aging Veterans, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals working to improve outcomes across this population.
For more information, please visit www.va.gov/hiv.
If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

HIV & Veterans with Dr. Theddeus Iheanacho

HIV & Veterans with Dr. Theddeus Iheanacho

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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 explore the prevalence of HIV among Veterans receiving VA services, the VA’s approach to routine HIV testing and PrEP, and how VA policies compare to Connecticut’s opt-out HIV testing guidelines. The conversation also addresses confidentiality, partner notification, follow-up after new diagnoses, and the critical role of wraparound services- such as housing, mental health care, and substance use treatment- in supporting Veterans to achieve and maintain viral suppression.
This episode highlights the unique challenges and opportunities in HIV prevention and care for aging Veterans, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals working to improve outcomes across this population.
For more information, please visit www.va.gov/hiv.
If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

Youth PrEP & PEP with Dr. Juan Salazar

Youth PrEP & PEP with Dr. Juan Salazar

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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 Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Salazar shares insights from his extensive experience caring for youth at risk for HIV, including how PrEP and PEP conversations are introduced in clinical settings, strategies to support adherence and retention, and the importance of sex-positive, youth-centered education.

The discussion also explores innovative approaches to improving PrEP outcomes, real-world clinical experiences, and comparisons between HIV prevention efforts in the United States and global settings. This episode is especially valuable for healthcare providers working with youth populations and anyone interested in advancing HIV prevention.

If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

Youth PrEP & PEP with Dr. Juan Salazar

Youth PrEP & PEP with Dr. Juan Salazar

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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 Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Salazar shares insights from his extensive experience caring for youth at risk for HIV, including how PrEP and PEP conversations are introduced in clinical settings, strategies to support adherence and retention, and the importance of sex-positive, youth-centered education.

The discussion also explores innovative approaches to improving PrEP outcomes, real-world clinical experiences, and comparisons between HIV prevention efforts in the United States and global settings. This episode is especially valuable for healthcare providers working with youth populations and anyone interested in advancing HIV prevention.

If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to share feedback, please email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

The Ryan White Programs with Peta-Gaye Tomlinson

The Ryan White Programs with Peta-Gaye Tomlinson

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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.
If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or just want to share your feedback, please feel free to email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

The Ryan White Programs with Peta-Gaye Tomlinson

The Ryan White Programs with Peta-Gaye Tomlinson

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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.
If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or just want to share your feedback, please feel free to email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.

HIV & Oral Health with Dr. Kevin Hall

HIV & Oral Health with Dr. Kevin Hall

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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.

If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or just want to share your feedback, please feel free to email us at CTAETC@yale.edu.