Publications
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“The Fix” Documentary Film about Hep C Treatment in Methadone Programs
Patient Education Materials, Harm Reduction, Hepatitis C, Patient Stories, Video
THE FIX is a tale of recovery and redemption that paints a powerful portrait of life after heroin addiction in the Bronx.
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2014 NYC Health Dept Hep B & C Annual Report
News, Publications, Reports, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HepCX News
The Health Department today released a new report detailing the city’s hepatitis B and C surveillance, research, and programmatic activities in 2014.
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ACP/CDC | Hep B Screening, Vaccination & Linkage to Care Recommendations
Guidelines, News, Hepatitis B, Screening
The American College of Physicians' High Value Care Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed this article to present best practice statements for hepatitis B vaccination, screening, and linkage to care.
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Advancing HIV & Viral Hepatitis Testing with Point-Of-Care Diagnostics for People with Substance Use Disorder
Featured, Guidelines, News, Publications
SAMSHA and the CDC urges public health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment communities to increase the number of people tested and treated for HIV and viral hepatitis.
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Article | Development of Surveillance based Hep C Treatment & Cure Algorithms
Articles
This study aims to validate algorithms designed to estimate treatment and cure of Hep C using RNA test results reported through routine surveillance.
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Article | Dialysis facility screening and testing practices in the era of improved hep C treatment
Articles, News, HepCX News
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) examined anti-HCV and RNA testing performed by dialysis centres in NYC between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2017 to assess HCV testing practices.
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Article | Effect of Hepatocellular Carcinoma on Mortality Among Individuals With Hep B or Hep C Infection in NYC, 2001–2012
Articles, News, Publications, HepCX News
We describe the mortality profile of NYC residents with HBV or HCV, emphasizing the contributions of HCC and HIV coinfection.
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Article | Evaluation of a hep C care coordination effect on treatment initiation and cure
Articles, News, HepCX News
Evaluation of whether enrollment in Project INSPIRE was associated with differences in HCV treatment and cure compared with a demographically similar group not enrolled in the programme.
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Article | Telementoring of primary care providers delivering hepatitis C treatment in NYC
Articles, News, HepCX News
Project INSPIRE provides care coordination to HCV patients and a web‐based training program (telementoring) on disease management and treatment by HCV specialists to primary care providers inexperienced in HCV treatment.
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CDC Algorithm for Testing and Treating Pregnant Women for Hep B
News, Reports
The new CDC algorithm for testing and treating pregnant women for hepatitis B The PHBPP Perinatal Algorithm has been finalized and is now posted on the Division of Viral Hepatitis webpage. The link is below: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/perinatalxmtn.htm Here you will find...
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Clinical Updates | Conference Update Resource List
News, Reports, HepCX News
Learn about key clinical updates in Hepatitis C presented at recent conferences.
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Dear Colleague Letter | Hep B & C Screening & Treatment Guidance 2020 (NYC Health Dept)
Guidelines, News, Publications
In March 2020, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended one-time screening for hepatitis C in people aged 18-79. Simplified treatment guidance has been developed for hepatitis B and C.
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Symposium | Viral Hepatitis Research Symposium: Equity in Prevention & Treatment
News, HepCX News
A successful Viral Hepatitis Research Symposium took place on May 24, 2018 at Rockefeller University. This event brought together more than 200 local medical providers, laboratory directors, community service providers, policy-makers and other stakeholders, and DOHMH staff to r...
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Ongoing Training
NYC Health Department Hepatitis Training Guide Hepatitis C Basics (English or Spanish | 1 hour | Online or Your Location) Offered by the NYC Health Department and Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Audience: Community members, patients, consumer or staff at community-based orga...
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Training
Training & Technical Assistance For general and up to date information on providers and resources, click here. Ongoing Training NYS & NYC Hepatitis Data Technical Assistance Ongoing Training NYS & NYC Hepatitis Data Technical Assistance
