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The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis & Hep C (NYS Health Dept)
April 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis & Hep C
Wednesday, April 30| 1 – 3 PM
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Description:
The goal of this two-hour webinar for health and human services providers is to inform providers about the impact of the nation’s opiate crisis on the Hep C epidemic, so that they may better serve and address barriers for clients who are living with Hep C and/or have a relationship with opioid use.
Objectives:
- Discuss the history of both epidemics nationwide and within New York State
- Describe the relationship between Hep C and opioid use
- Identify harm reduction strategies for their clients
- Highlight how the New York State Hep C Elimination Plan works to address health inequities among priority populations who are living with Hep C and/or use opioids
Intended Audience:
Case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers and all other non-physician health and human services manager.