Kentucky Becomes First State to Require HCV Testing for Pregnant Women

Jul 30, 2018 | Kim Rodgers

In response to increasing hepatitis C among pregnant women, Kentucky has become the first state in the nation to require that all pregnant women be tested for the hepatitis C virus. Read the legislation to learn more.

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Kim Rodgers was formerly the Communications Manager at NACCHO.

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