https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-rss/?orgId=114095&title=Recent+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Clinical & Community Research (YCCR) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Fri, 15 May 2026 13:38:25 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/improving-care-abroad-for-those-living-with-opioid-use-disorder-and-hiv/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/improving-care-abroad-for-those-living-with-opioid-use-disorder-and-hiv/ In today’s health headlines, improving care abroad for those living with opioid use disorder and HIV. Plus, longer acting medications for controlling HIV and other viral infections. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/strengthening-tuberculosis-screening-in-high-risk-settings/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/strengthening-tuberculosis-screening-in-high-risk-settings/ A new Yale-led study offers evidence for more effective TB screening strategies that could improve detection and outcomes in high-risk populations. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:43:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/revolutionizing-care-for-people-with-hepatitis-c/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/revolutionizing-care-for-people-with-hepatitis-c/ A new initiative led by Yale’s Rick Altice, MD, is removing barriers to hepatitis C virus (HCV) care by providing same-day diagnosis and treatment in the community, not in traditional brick-and-mortar clinics. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/internal-medicine-promotions-appointments-may-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/internal-medicine-promotions-appointments-may-2025/ Congratulations to the Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/emd-stories-integrating-hiv-care-in-ukraine-during-wartime/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/emd-stories-integrating-hiv-care-in-ukraine-during-wartime/ This series explores the broader implications of recently proposed changes in US policy and funding for science and public health in the US and around the globe. In this story, Dr. Sheela Shenoi discusses how potential cuts to USAID funding for primary care integration of HIV programs in Ukraine could lead to devastating consequences, especially for older adults with HIV. This threatens efforts to control the world's fastest growing HIV epidemic in Ukraine. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/celebrating-love-and-friendship-at-ysph/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/celebrating-love-and-friendship-at-ysph/ Joseph Lewis, MPH '23, and Jessica Robles, MPH ' 23, have remained close to their Yale friends who not only attended their wedding, but aided Lewis’ plan to surprise Robles with an elaborate marriage proposal. At their friends’ urging, Lewis and Robles shared their story as a testament to the meaningful relationships they formed at YSPH. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/asci-welcomes-5-new-members-from-ysm/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/asci-welcomes-5-new-members-from-ysm/ The American Society for Clinical Investigation honors new members for translational research excellence. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/yale-faculty-present-findings-from-research-funded-by-hecht-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/yale-faculty-present-findings-from-research-funded-by-hecht-awards/ Faculty affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) gathered on December 5th for the Hecht Global Health Faculty Network Award Event. Hecht Awards winners from 2023 and 2024 presented findings from research studies funded by the awards and highlighted the impact this source of funding has had on several global communities. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/reducing-high-risk-behaviors-for-hiv-prevention-jeffrey-wickersham/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/reducing-high-risk-behaviors-for-hiv-prevention-jeffrey-wickersham/ Jeffrey Wickersham, PhD, associate professor of medicine (infectious diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, and co-principal investigator Roman Shrestha, PhD, MPH, designed a micro-randomized trial using a just-in-time adaptive intervention to determine whether using an app could discourage HIV-uninfected gay or bisexual men from engaging in high-risk behavior that would put them at risk for HIV transmission. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:59:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/paula-dellamura-senior-administrative-assistant-infectious-diseases/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/paula-dellamura-senior-administrative-assistant-infectious-diseases/ Meet Paula Dellamura, MPH, who is part of a Yale team that travels to Southeast Asia and Central Asia annually to deliver an intensive three-day boot camp training. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:46:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-initiates-new-pilot-projects/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-initiates-new-pilot-projects/ Research examining health conditions unique to women, more prevalent in women, or affecting women differently than men have been at the heart of Women’s Health Research at Yale since its founding in 1998. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/yale-new-haven-health-launches-mobile-pharmacy-and-clinic/3332810/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/yale-new-haven-health-launches-mobile-pharmacy-and-clinic/3332810/ Yale New Haven Health launched the state’s first mobile pharmacy and clinic on Wednesday. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/first-legalized-mobile-retail-pharmacy-clinic-provides-care-to-people-where-they-are/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/first-legalized-mobile-retail-pharmacy-clinic-provides-care-to-people-where-they-are/ Yale Medicine (YM) and Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) recently introduced the first mobile retail pharmacy and clinic in Connecticut, bringing health care to people where they live. This project, known as InMOTION, serves communities throughout Connecticut, the first state in the nation to legalize mobile retail pharmacy services. InMOTION’s goal is to make better health accessible to anyone disconnected from the health care system for any reason. It is led by Sandra Springer, MD, professor of medicine (infectious diseases). Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/yale-debuts-nation-s-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-19564741.php https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/yale-debuts-nation-s-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-19564741.php Waiting in line at the pharmacy can be annoying, but what if all of your worldly belongings are in a cart that you have to leave outside? Or if you need medications that reveal to the rest of the people in line that you have HIV or opiate addiction? Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yale-launches-first-mobile-clinic-and-pharmacy-in-connecticut/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yale-launches-first-mobile-clinic-and-pharmacy-in-connecticut/ Yale made history on Wednesday as they rolled out the country’s first mobile clinic and pharmacy. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://connecticut.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets https://connecticut.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets On Wednesday, Yale New Haven Health and Yale Medicine showed off the nation's first mobile pharmacy. With brick-and-mortar chains downsizing, the health system said the bus fills a critical gap – especially for patients with no car or no home. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LgLWvGwTAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LgLWvGwTAE Yale launches first mobile clinic and pharmacy in Connecticut Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/pharmacy_on_wheels_gets_in_motion https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/pharmacy_on_wheels_gets_in_motion A National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded mobile pharmacy van is taking to the streets of New Haven to provide clinical testing, prescriptions, and medical treatment to underserved communities — i.e. ​“healthcare for everyone.” The van, unveiled at a press conference at 789 Howard Ave. Wednesday morning, is the result of years of research and planning directed by Dr. Sandra Springer, a Yale School of Medicine professor and Yale New Haven Hospital infectious diseases specialist. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://longisland.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets https://longisland.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets With brick-and-mortar chains downsizing, the Yale New Haven Health said the bus fills a critical gap – especially for patients with no car or no home. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/2024-07-10/mobile-pharmacy-on-wheels-ct-yale-neighborhoods https://www.ctpublic.org/2024-07-10/mobile-pharmacy-on-wheels-ct-yale-neighborhoods A mobile retail pharmacy may soon be rolling into your neighborhood. Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System announced the effort in July. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://world.yale.edu/news/muyu-collaboration-improving-health-education-two-continents https://world.yale.edu/news/muyu-collaboration-improving-health-education-two-continents Overview of the accomplishments of the Makerere University-Yale University (MUYU) collaboration, from 2006-2024. Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://your.yale.edu/youryale/mobile-medical-clinic https://your.yale.edu/youryale/mobile-medical-clinic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Liz Znamierowski runs the Mother and Infant Mobile Clinic based out of the storefront at 270 Congress Avenue. Launched by Dr. Leslie Sude in 2020, the Mother and Infant program brought care to mothers and newborns in New Haven during the COVID-19 pandemic and revealed that there was enough community need to continue its services beyond the pandemic. In partnership with American Medical Response, the Mother and Infant Mobile Clinic utilizes a retrofitted ambulance to provide dyadic healthcare curbside to patients’ residences. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/?m=22640&i=817892&p=28&ver=html5 https://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/?m=22640&i=817892&p=28&ver=html5 Pharmacy deserts affect a quarter of the country, but tactical solutions show promise. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/educational-exchange-ugandan-hematologist-yale-school-of-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/educational-exchange-ugandan-hematologist-yale-school-of-medicine/ The Office of Global Health in the Yale Department of Internal Medicine addresses global health disparities through education and research, in partnership with institutions serving resource-limited communities worldwide. One of their significant educational initiatives brings residents, fellows, physicians, and faculty from partner institutions to New Haven. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/02/14/hhs-announces-final-phase-winners-challenge-address-racial-equity-postpartum-care.html https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/02/14/hhs-announces-final-phase-winners-challenge-address-racial-equity-postpartum-care.html Yale School of Medicine Community Health Care Van; Mother Infant Program (MIP) – New Haven, CT Program/Focus: Mobile Van (Community Healthcare Van- CHCV), CHCV Mother Infant Program, Curbside Postpartum Care Curbside Postpartum Care, a program that uses mobile support and evidence-based data to address priority health needs, including behavioral health services, screening for postpartum depression and substance use disorder, and connecting patients to treatment and care, increased program accessibility and doubled the number of referrals made to behavioral health and healthcare services for women at risk for postpartum depression or hypertension. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/fostering-equity-and-inclusion-in-infectious-diseases-at-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/fostering-equity-and-inclusion-in-infectious-diseases-at-yale/ The Infectious Disease Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee (ID2EA) was formed in March 2020 as a joint effort by faculty from the Yale Section of Infectious Diseases, the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, and faculty in Yale School of Medicine’s Section of the History of Medicine. ID2EA aims to take a multi-pronged approach towards incorporating a focus on equity and antiracism into the education and professional development initiatives within the Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Infectious Diseases. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/russian-invasion-ukraine-hiv-prevention-hiv-epidemic/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/russian-invasion-ukraine-hiv-prevention-hiv-epidemic/ Ukraine has the second-worst HIV epidemic in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, which is particularly concentrated among people who inject drugs. Syringe services programs provide people who inject drugs with sterile needles, syringes, and other HIV prevention services, all of which are essential for the prevention of HIV transmission in Ukraine. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/implicit-bias-inhibits-hcv-treatment/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/implicit-bias-inhibits-hcv-treatment/ A new study reveals significant insights into the challenges that can occur for hepatitis C virus (HCV) micro-elimination efforts in people with HIV (PWH). Due to the opioid epidemic, the prevalence of co-infection with HIV and HCV has been increasing. If left untreated, HCV infection can lead to liver damage, cancer, and death. Although HIV requires lifelong therapy, HCV can be cured with a few months of oral medications. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/10/cvs-rite-aid-walgreens-pharmacy-deserts/ https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/10/cvs-rite-aid-walgreens-pharmacy-deserts/ Pharmacies were once abundant in the South Side of Chicago. Now, residents living in the majority Black neighborhood often find themselves with few options when it’s time to get a prescription refilled or stock up on cold medicine. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://cira.yale.edu/news/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder https://cira.yale.edu/news/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder The first legal mobile retail pharmacy in Connecticut, a project conceived by a Yale School of Medicine (YSM) professor, has become a reality. The "Integrated Mobile Opioid Treatment and Infectious disease cOordinated care in your Neighborhood" project (InMOTION), aspires to bring care to people where they live who are at risk or living with infectious diseases, such as HIV, as well as those with substance use disorders, such as opioid use disorder (OUD). Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://interestingengineering.com/science/the-states-first-fully-mobile-pharmacy-is-coming-to-connecticut https://interestingengineering.com/science/the-states-first-fully-mobile-pharmacy-is-coming-to-connecticut A first-of-its-kind fully mobile pharmacy may soon be coming near you. The “Integrated Mobile Opioid Treatment and Infectious disease cOordinated care in your Neighbourhood,” also known as “InMOTION,” was started by Sandra Springer, a professor of medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, and her team, with the goal of bringing a working pharmacy directly to people’s homes, making the treatment of HIV, hepatitis C and substance use disorders accessible to a greater number of people. Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/13/yale-researchers-help-create-states-first-mobile-pharmacy/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/13/yale-researchers-help-create-states-first-mobile-pharmacy/ By the end of November, a fully functioning pharmacy on wheels will be on the streets in Waterbury, Connecticut. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:20:00 Z https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2023-10-03/a-mobile-pharmacy-hits-the-road-in-connecticut https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2023-10-03/a-mobile-pharmacy-hits-the-road-in-connecticut A mobile retail pharmacy will hit the road this month to reach underserved communities in Connecticut. The project called ‘inMotion,' was created by Dr. Sandra Springer, a professor of medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.rep-am.com/localnews/2023/10/03/states-first-mobile-pharmacy-coming-to-waterbury/ https://www.rep-am.com/localnews/2023/10/03/states-first-mobile-pharmacy-coming-to-waterbury/ A Yale University medical professor will launch the state’s first mobile retail pharmacy in Waterbury at the end of this month. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-for-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-for-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder/ In their communities, a mobile pharmacy and clinic will serve people with OUD and other substance use disorders who are at risk or living with infectious diseases like HIV. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-tools-enable-non-clinicians-to-diagnose-substance-use-disorders/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-tools-enable-non-clinicians-to-diagnose-substance-use-disorders/ A new study by Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers demonstrates the validity of two new diagnostic tools—the Rapid Opioid Use Disorder Assessment and the Rapid Stimulant Use Disorder Assessment. These instruments may be used to increase diagnoses of opioid and stimulant use disorder and access to treatment. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:38:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/ukrainian-refugees-face-high-barriers-to-opioid-use-disorder-treatment-yale-study-finds/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/ukrainian-refugees-face-high-barriers-to-opioid-use-disorder-treatment-yale-study-finds/ Many Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war have encountered obstacles when seeking therapies for opioid use disorder in European Union countries, a new Yale-led study finds. The study examines the barriers to opioid agonist therapies (OAT) and providers’ responses to increased demand in OAT enrollment. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/initiative-tackles-diversity-equity-and-anti-racism-within-infectious-diseases/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/initiative-tackles-diversity-equity-and-anti-racism-within-infectious-diseases/ As the summer season of 2020 peaked, amidst a swelling pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, a team of physicians and staff within the Yale Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Infectious Diseases banded together with university historians and experts from the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning to create a space to address diversity, equity, and anti-racism. Initially spearheaded by Lydia Aoun-Barakat, MD, associate professor of medicine (infectious diseases), and Gerald Friedland, MD, professor emeritus (infectious diseases), the section established the Infectious Diseases Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism (ID2EA) consortium, which aims to address systemic racism, promote diversity, and promote equity within the infectious disease space both at Yale and beyond via interactive learning sessions. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-03-29/tuberculosis-cases-rise-across-nation-and-in-ct https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-03-29/tuberculosis-cases-rise-across-nation-and-in-ct James Shepherd, MD, PhD, associate professor of internal medicine (infectious diseases), and Sheela Shenoi, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine (infectious diseases), discuss the rise in tuberculosis cases in Connecticut and across the nation. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/meet-angel-ojeda-research-assistant/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/meet-angel-ojeda-research-assistant/ As a research assistant for the Community Health Care Van, Angel Ojeda enters the spaces where his clients live to help them make healthier decisions. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2022/11/08/pop-vaccine-clinic-finds-perfect-parking-spot-cross-campus https://news.yale.edu/2022/11/08/pop-vaccine-clinic-finds-perfect-parking-spot-cross-campus A new “pop-up” clinic makes getting the updated, bivalent COVID-19 booster shot even more convenient by bringing health-giving vaccines to the heart of campus. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/979308 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/979308 The complex association between chemsex — a form of sexualized drug use that includes elements of planning and a clear intent to use specific drugs to enhance the sexual experience — and HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) requires deeper understanding and integrated interventions. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z