Increase in hepatitis C infections linked to worsening opioid crisis – HHS
https://www.hhs.gov/hepatitis/blog/2017/12/22/increase-in-hepatitis-c-infections-linked-to-worsening-opioid-crisis.html “New research from the CDC showing steep increases among young people, whites, and women”
Philadelphia Health Commissioner publishes report about Hepatitis C in Philadelphia
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 – STAT News
Trump takes on hospitals: the facts behind fight over 340B drug discounts
In White House opioid plan, advocates see a major puzzle piece missing: naloxone – STAT News
In White House opioid plan, advocates see a major puzzle piece missing: naloxone
Philadelphia Perinatal Hepatitis C Program – National Success Story!
NASTAD highlighted hepatitis ending the epidemic success stories from this year. Philadelphia was the latest in its campaign! “NASTAD is a leading non-partisan non-profit association that represents public health officials who administer HIV and hepatitis programs in the U.S. and around the world. Our singular mission is to end the Read more…