Making an Impact on Hepatitis C in Your Health Centers

Title: Making an Impact on Hepatitis C in Your Health Centers When: February 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm EST. This is an hour long webinar Presenters: Daniel Church, MPH, Viral Hepatitis Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Dr. James Morrill, MD, PhD, Primary Care Physician and Clinician-Educator at Massachusetts General Hospital Charlestown Healthcare Center Summary: Hepatitis C virus is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States. Close to 3.2 million individuals are chronically infected. Mr. Church and Dr. Morrill will focus on transmission of and screening for hepatitis C. Also, the presenters will discuss important guidelines for treatment and provide valuable resources for providers. Objectives: • Understand the history of Hepatitis C • Learn about the epidemiology, transmission, and screening of Hepatitis C • Hear about updated guidelines for treatment and care for patients with Hepatitis C • Discover resources for providers