Hepatitis C virus is on the rise in rural communities of the U.S. This presentation will describe the syndemic of opioid use disorder (OUD) and hepatitis C (HCV). Dr. Tsui will present evidence showing the current gaps in treatment for OUD and HCV among persons who inject drugs. Based on analysis of current treatment methods and real-world patient living conditions, her presentation will also describe research on innovative models of care to improve treatment access and outcomes for persons with OUD and HCV.
This webinar is sponsored by the Northwest ATTC and the Area Health Education Center for Western Washington (AHECWW).
Presenter Judith Tsui, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Div. of General Internal Medicine, at the University of Washington School of Medicine
