The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis & Hep C

Tuesday, September 9 | 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.

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