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Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overdose-awareness-reversal-training-registration-39879675182 DESCRIPTION With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. Trainings will be held at 500 South Broad Street, in the 1st Read more…
The Philadelphia Health Commissioner has published a new segment of the CHART, a publication intended to bring attention to underappreciated public health topics. Article includes: Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Philadelphia A New Epidemic of HepC Among Young Adults in Philadelphia Acute HepC Infection is Also Increasing HepC in Young Read more…
Trump takes on hospitals: the facts behind fight over 340B drug discounts
https://www.razoo.com/organization/Prevention-Point-Philadelphia-Incorporated “This winter marks the 3rd year that Prevention Point Philadelphia will be operating its Point of Refuge for those living on the street in the Kensington area. We will be continuing our approach of radical acceptance for those who stay with us – meeting all guests “where they are at” Read more…
Mount Sinai Medical Center developed an app for patients to track their treatment and engage with providers throughout the process. Check it out below! http://hepcure.org/
In White House opioid plan, advocates see a major puzzle piece missing: naloxone
Hepatitis B and C Advocacy Workshop Monday, November 20 (3 – 5 PM) The American Cancer Society 132 W. 32nd St, New York All are welcome! Please help with outreach by inviting colleagues! Please RSVP The New York City and State budget and legislative sessions are approaching! Now is the Read more…
Forging A Path to HCV Elimination: Simpler Tests and Affordable Generics: Report of the World Community Advisory Board on HCV Generics and Diagnostics 18-20 July 2017, Bangkok, Thailand “In July 2017, 37 treatment activists from 17 countries—including 14 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—met with representatives from three generics and three diagnostics Read more…
Support Prevention Point and attend the 25th anniversary party to celebrate the incredible work and continued service to our city. Buy tickets below. https://prevention-point-philadelphia.ticketleap.com/25thanniversary/