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HealthReach Grand Rounds Presentation on Hepatitis C

Details

Virtual
Starts at: June 17, 2021 12:30pm ET
Ends at: June 17, 2021 1:30pm ET
Free Admission

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Description

The goal of this presentation is to create a framework of understanding for HealthReach providers re: treating Hep C.

 - discuss current trends / statistics of Hepatitis C in Maine

-  discuss updated screening guidelines for Hep C

- why important in primary care

- why primary care is an ideal location to treat Hep C (especially in rural communities)

- brief introduction to Hep C treatment

 

Follow-up discussion with more nuts / bolts on hep C treatment.

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • Harm Reduction/Safe Injection
  • HIV Transmission Risk Assessment
  • Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP, occupational and non-occupational)
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Treatment as Prevention (e.g., U=U)
  • Acute HIV
  • Adult and adolescent antiretroviral treatment
  • Aging and HIV
  • Antiretroviral treatment adherence, including viral load suppression
  • Basic science
  • Clinical manifestations of HIV disease
  • HIV diagnosis (i.e. HIV testing)
  • HIV Epidemiology
  • HIV monitoring and lab tests (i.e. CD4 ad viral load)
  • HIV resistance testing and interpretation
  • Linkage to Care
  • Retention and/or re-engagement in care
  • Hepatitis C
  • Opportunistic Infections
  • Cultural competence
  • Health literacy
  • Low English proficiency
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Stigma or discrimination
  • Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility
  • Motivational Interviewing