Hepatitis C
According to the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2017-2020, approximately 3.5 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the United States. Approximately 75% were born between 1945 and 1965 and are unaware of the infection.
Substance use disorder treatment and recovery professionals have a unique role to play given the increased risk for hepatitis C transmission among people with substance use disorders, particularly among those with intravenous drug use.
Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge for Behavioral Health and Medical Providers Training
Mid-America ATTC held a virtual 3-part training on Hepatitis C basics. This presentation targets people who work in substance use treatment facilities and similar behavioral healthcare professionals who are interested in expanding services involving Hepatitis C testing and treatment in their organization.
Objectives:
- Review the basics of Hepatitis transmission and local/national viral Hepatitis trends
- Explain Hepatitis C testing and treatment protocols
- Identify tools to integrate testing and treatment into healthcare settings
To watch a video presentation of each training session click on the links below:
- Click here to watch a recording of session 1
- Click here to watch a recording of session 2
- Click here to watch a recording of session 3
HCV Resources in HHS Region 7
Iowa Resources
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Biz McChesney |
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HIV and Hepatitis Prevention Program Manager |
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515-242-5149 |
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Shane Scharer |
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Hepatitis Data Coordinator |
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shane.scharer@idph.iowa.gov |
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515-281-5027 |
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Kansas Resources
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Dominique Saunders |
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment |
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785-296-0752 |
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Missouri Resources
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Christine Sewell |
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Hep C Alliance |
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573-442-6599 |
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Tara McKinney |
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Viral Hepatitis Director |
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573-526-6640 |
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https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/hepatitis.php |
Nebraska Resources
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Tammy Wenz |
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Nebraska DHHS |
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Tammy.wenz@nebraska.gov |
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HCV Snapshot: Introduction to Hepatitis C for Health Care Professionals (Revised)
This free 90-minute online course is designed to familiarize medical and behavioral health professionals with Hepatitis C. After the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe populations at increased risk for hepatitis C
- Differentiate hepatitis C from A and B, and review transmission, symptoms, testing, and curability
- Describe the screening process and the importance of your role in addressing patient concerns and improving outcomes
- Review factors influencing treatment, current and emerging treatment options, and patients' treatment concerns.
Click here to go to online course.