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SUMMARY:Protecting Future Children from Hep B: The Importance of Hep B Vaccination at Birth - Part 2 (Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination)
DESCRIPTION:Protecting Future Children from Hep B: The Importance of Hep B Vaccination at Birth – Part 2\nTuesday\, April 8 | 11 AM – 12 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nHep B vaccination at birth is critical to protecting all babies from Hep B and liver disease. This early administration is crucial as newborns exposed to Hep B are at a high risk of developing chronic Hep B\, which can lead to serious liver diseases in adulthood\, i.e. liver cancer. In the United States\, Hep B vaccination at birth has been recommended since 1991. \nJoin the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination for this webinar highlighting how state and city immunization programs and local clinicians work with families to assure timely Hep B birth dose vaccination of all newborns in the United States. \nKey Topics:\n\nThe role of health departments in providing case management to ensuring routine hepatitis B birth dose\nCase studies demonstrating the need for universal Hep B birth dose vaccination for all newborns\, such as when the maternal serologic status was not available at birth\nThe receptivity of mothers to vaccination of newborns\, including questions raised and answered\nHow Hep B birth dose is implemented with other services delivered post-partum (such as Vitamin K\, testing for genetic disorders)\n\nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/protecting-future-children-from-hep-b-the-importance-of-hep-b-vaccination-at-birth-part-2-coalition-for-global-hepatitis-elimination/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep B,Webinar
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SUMMARY:CHES/MCHES | Incarceration & Health: Improving Health Outcomes in Jails & Prisons (Columbia University))
DESCRIPTION:Incarceration & Health: Improving Health Outcomes in Jails & Prisons\nTuesday\, April 8 | 12 – 1 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nIn this training\, participants will explore the complex relationship between incarceration and health\, gaining insight into how the prison system affects both physical and mental well-being. They will examine the mental health challenges faced by incarcerated individuals. \nThe training will highlight the specific health needs of incarcerated populations. Participants will learn about the role public health professionals play in addressing these needs and improving access to care within jails and prisons. Finally\, strategies for advocating and implementing public health interventions to improve health outcomes will be discussed. \nObjectives:\n\nExamine the connections between incarceration and health\nDescribe the mental health impact and needs of incarcerated individuals\nIdentify approaches public health professionals can take to improve the health outcomes of incarcerated individuals\n\nSpeaker:\nErinn C.Bacchus\, PhD\, MPH\, Adjunct Assistant Professor\, John Jay College of Criminal Justice\, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/ches-mches-incarceration-health-improving-health-outcomes-in-jails-prisons-columbia-university/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep B,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Hep C Medical Care & Treatment Update for Peer Workers - Part 1 (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C Medical Care & Treatment Update for Peer Workers – Part 1\nTuesday\, April 8 | 1 – 3 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\n\nThis is the first webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to provide peers with information to support clients who are living with or at risk for Hep C. Participants will practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion. \nObjectives:\n\nDescribe basic functions of the liver and how liver damage can affect the body\nDescribe how Hep C is and is not transmitted\nDescribe the two-step process of Hep C testing\nCounsel clients about the importance of knowing their Hep C status\nOutline the course of Hep C disease progression\nDescribe the benefits of Hep C diagnosis and care\n\nIntended Audience:\nIndividuals seeking peer worker certification. \n**Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1\, 2\, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hep-c-medical-care-treatment-update-for-peer-workers-part-1-nys-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Webinar
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