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SUMMARY:Hep C Basics for Peer Workers (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C Basics for Peer Workers\nTuesday\, April 7\, 2026 | 1 – 3 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis 2-hour training will offer peer workers information about Hep C and will cover basic facts about Hep A and B. \nObjectives:\nAs a result of this training\, participants will be able to: \n1. Recall basic facts about the who is affected by Hep C in New York State\n2. Recall basic facts about the functions of the liver\n3. Describe how Hep C is and is not transmitted\n4. Share information with others about viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction strategies\n5. Recall recommendations regarding who should be screened for Hep B and C\n6. Describe the two-step testing algorithm for Hep C\n7. Recall resources for Hep C testing in NYS\n8. Describe to clients the spectrum of illness for Hep C\n9. Recall key facts about new treatments for Hep C and resources for Hep C treatment in NYS\n10. Counsel clients with Hep C about the importance of vaccination for Hep A and B\, avoiding alcohol\, good liver health practices\, and avoiding re-infection\n11. Recall NYS AIDS Institute Hep C Peer Worker competencies \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hep-c-basics-for-peer-workers-nys-health-dept-4/
CATEGORIES:Education,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T100000
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SUMMARY:Hep C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities (NYS AIDS Institute)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities\nWednesday\, January 7\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis 2-hour webinar from the Regional Training Center will review the basic information about Hep C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). \nThis webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for Hep C transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for Hep C care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. \nObjectives:\n1. Review basic information about Hep C prevention\, transmission\, screening\, diagnosis\, care and treatment\n2. Explore Hep C risk and identify harm reduction options for LGB and TGNC health\n3. Discuss the benefits of HCV testing and connection to care\n4. Identify Hep C prevention messages using Harm Reduction to educate LGB and TGNC clients\n5. Address common concerns that LGB and TGN clients may have regarding Hep C care and treatment \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hep-c-prevention-for-lgb-and-tgnc-individuals-and-communities-nys-aids-institute/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hepfree.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AIDS-Inst.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
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SUMMARY:Training | Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs\nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025 (1 – 3 PM)\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis 90-minute training will discuss the high Hep C incidence and low treatment initiation rates among young people who use drugs. This training will help participants understand that novel\, simplified care models need to be developed to engage\, treat\, and cure hard-to-reach patient populations\, such as young people who use drugs. \nObjectives:\n\nDescribe the scope of Hep C among young PWUD\nExplain the association between the emerging epidemic of Hep C infections among young persons and the opioid epidemic\nIdentify factors that can impact YPWUD and vulnerability for Hep C infection\nIdentify the principles of youth-centered\, harm reduction-oriented service provisions\nIdentify strategies for Hep C prevention\, care\, and treatment for young PWUD\n\nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-hep-c-prevention-with-young-people-who-use-drugs-nys-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hepfree.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AIDS-Inst.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20251029T003202Z
CREATED:20251029T003202Z
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SUMMARY:Training | Hep C Treatment Update for Health & Human Services (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C Treatment Update for Health & Human Services\nNovember 5 (10 AM – 12 PM)\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis training will describe the role of non-clinical health and human services providers in supporting clients living with Hep C as they consider starting treatment. Participants will become familiar with current guidelines regarding treatment\, issues relating to treatment access\, and patient assistance resources. \nObjectives: \n\nDescribe the recent progress in treatment options for patients living with Hep C (shorter duration\, fewer side effects\, better health outcomes).\nDescribe the importance of engaging in primary care\, regardless of the client’s intent to undergo treatment.\nIdentify strategies to support clients as they prepare for and engage in Hep C treatment.\nDefine sustained virologic response (SVR).\nDiscuss strategies to address the risk of reinfection with clients who achieve SVR.\n\nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-hep-c-treatment-update-for-health-human-services-nys-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hepfree.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AIDS-Inst.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T100000
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SUMMARY:Training | The ABCs of Hepatitis (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:The ABCs of Hepatitis\nMonday\, November 3\, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis 90-minute webinar will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep A\, B\, and C. \nObjectives: \n\nDescribe the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep A\nDescribe the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep B\nDescribe the epidemiology\, modes of transmission\, prevention techniques\, and treatment of Hep C\nDiscuss efforts at the national\, state\, and local levels to end the viral hepatitis epidemic\n\nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/training-the-abcs-of-hepatitis-nys-health-dept-4/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep B,Hep C,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
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SUMMARY:Abstract Deadline | 2025 NYS Hep C Elimination Progress Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Abstract Deadline | 2025 NYS Hep C Elimination Progress Meeting\nNew York State’s efforts to eliminate Hep C. These practices will be highlighted at the virtual 2025 NYS Annual Hep C Elimination Meeting\, scheduled for May 14\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. \nWe welcome submissions from both community-based and clinical settings that showcase effective and unique strategies in the fight against Hep C. Proposals that involve meaningful participation from individuals with lived experience of Hep C are especially encouraged. Submissions that align with the theme of “syndemics”will be given priority. \nPlease submit your abstract through:  2025 Annual New York State Hepatitis C Elimination Progress Report Meeting Call to Present Innovative and Promising Practices Survey\, or through the link on the Save-the-Date flyer \nQuestions? Please email hepatabc@health.ny.gov \n 
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/abstract-deadline-2025-nys-hep-c-elimination-progress-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, NY
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education,Hep C
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