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Hep C Elimination Community of Practice: Prisons & Jails (International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users)
Hep C Elimination Community of Practice: Prisons & Jails
Wednesday, September 17 | 5 – 6 PM
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Description:
Join this interactive webinar hosted by The International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU). This webinar aims to facilitate a community of practice, providing a platform to discuss any ongoing challenges and share innovative solutions in Hep C service delivery. Engage with peers, learn from real-world experiences, and contribute to the collective effort to enhance Hep C care models.
This webinar is designed for all those involved in Hep C care and management in the United States. While it targets individuals who have attended one of our Hep C Intervention Symposia, we warmly welcome the participation of anyone working towards Hep C elimination.
This webinar will cover:
- Peer-led education programs in prisons in New Mexico
- The delivery of Hep C care in parish jails in Louisiana
- Engaging correctional staff in the delivery of Hep C care
Speakers:
Karla Thornton, MD, MPH, Interim Executive Director, Project ECHO® | Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
CAPT Chad A Garrett, MA, BSN, RN, CAPT, U.S. Public Health Service, Health Program Manager, Prisons Division, National Institute of Corrections
Jean Schexnayder, Corrections Coordinator, Louisiana Office of Public Health STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program
