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Carlos del Rio, MD

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Taryn Brill

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Susan L. Smith, MN, PhD

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Amy Bernard, MS, BSN, RN-BC

CME / CE

HIV: A Serious Health Threat to the Hispanic/Latino Community

Target Audience and Goal Statement

Disclosures

Faculty

Carlos del Rio, MD

Host

Taryn Brill

Editor

Susan L. Smith, MN, PhD

CE Reviewer/Nurse Planner

Amy Bernard, MS, BSN, RN-BC

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HIV: A Serious Health Threat to the Hispanic/Latino Community