MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 1-4 PM HUB OF HOPE @ SUBURBAN STATION This health fair will offer free testing for HIV and Hepatitis C, as well as free Hepatitis A vaccinations, with no insurance requirements. Food will be provided. Share Read more…
The Chronic Liver Disease Foundation’s “Triple E for HCV: Engagement, Education, and Eradication of HCV Among Patients with Substance Use Disorders” is an initiative that offers a CME educational component for recovery center staff on the HCV management of patients. Read more…
Philadelphia County’s Medical Assistance Transportation Program provides a van service for medical visits. This resource clearly outlines the process of scheduling travel through a phone call with Logisticare, and is available to share with patients for whom lack of transportation Read more…
Thursday, October 4th, 2018 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT Join the Center for HIV Law and Policy, Harm Reduction Coalition, and the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable for “Punishment is Not a Public Read more…
Coordinated care has the potential to improve access to treatment for individuals with hepatitis C who are naive to direct-acting antivirals; however, having Medicaid could hamper access, according to a recent study published in PLoS ONE. In this study, an integrated treatment team Read more…
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. As we take the time to remember friends and community members we’ve lost, we can also show solidarity by showing up for those affected by and fighting the opioid epidemic. Saturday 9/1: Hike Against Read more…
The Gilead Medical Affairs team is looking to support Hepatitis elimination efforts that focus on micro-elimination among smaller and more defined populations, and on addressing gaps in the care cascade. If your elimination goals focus on your specific city or an at-risk Read more…
The latest issue of the Harm Reduction Journal features an article based on the stories and experiences of peer workers in a multidisciplinary care team in Toronto, Canada. It uses in-depth interviews to gain a deeper understanding of the transition Read more…
Liver cancer death rates among adults continue to climb nationwide, according to new data released by the CDC. Past studies have linked it to high rates of hepatitis C infection among baby boomers and the growing prevalence of obesity and Read more…
A position at C-Change has opened up for an HCV Health Navigator! This is an opportunity to make a difference through community outreach at multiple levels of the care cascade. Job Summary: C Change Health Navigators are responsible for supporting Read more…