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World Hepatitis Day 2017: Local Health Departments Move Toward Elimination

World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28 to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and influence real...

Jul 28, 2017 | Gretchen Weiss

Guide to Hepatitis C Testing

In recognition of Hepatitis Testing Day, which was May 19, the American Academy of HIV Medicine’s (AAHIVM) Institute for Hepatitis C...

May 22, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

Gear Up for Hepatitis Awareness Month 2017!

It’s time to get ready to celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month and the sixth annual national Hepatitis Testing Day on May 19th!...

Apr 19, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

World AIDS Day 2016: Local Health Department Leadership, Commitment, and Impact

By Alyssa Kitlas, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Program Analyst, NACCHO This story originally ran in NACCHO’s Essential...

Dec 01, 2016 | NacchoVoice

World Hepatitis Day: What Local Health Departments Can Do to Address a Global Burden

World Hepatitis Day— today, July 28—brings awareness to the more than 400 million people across the globe who are infected with...

Jul 28, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

4th Annual National African American Hepatitis C Action Day

The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc (NLBCA) is commemorating the 4th Annual National African American Hepatitis C...

Jul 01, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis, Infectious Disease Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018: Addressing Hepatitis A By Meghan McGinty, PhD, MPH, MBA, Deputy Director of the Big Cities Health Coalition, and Michelle Cantu, MPH, Director of Infectious Diseases and Immunization, NACCHO The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During this month, NACCHO will highlight the role of local […] May 14, 2018 \| Kim Rodgers
Tools & Resources, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Gear Up for Hepatitis Awareness Month 2018! It’s time to get ready to celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month and the seventh annual national Hepatitis Testing Day on May 19th! In preparation, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan Partner Planning Guide to support individuals, groups, and organizations that are conducting strategic planning efforts for hepatitis B... Apr 25, 2018 \| Kim Rodgers
Tools & Resources, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis HEPline: Clinical Consultation Network for Hepatitis C Management The Clinician Consultation Center, a component of the AIDS Education and Training Centers Program, has launched HEPline, a clinical consultation network for hepatitis C management. Public health and healthcare professionals in need of support can call or submit an online request for clinician-to-clinician advice on hepatitis C mono-infection and co-infection management. In response, the Center... Apr 06, 2018 \| Kim Rodgers
World Hepatitis Day 2017: Local Health Departments Move Toward Elimination World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28 to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and influence real change. Viral hepatitis is a major global health threat with around 240 million people living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and up to 150 million people living with chronic hepatitis C […] Jul 28, 2017 \| Gretchen Weiss
Guide to Hepatitis C Testing In recognition of Hepatitis Testing Day, which was May 19, the American Academy of HIV Medicine’s (AAHIVM) Institute for Hepatitis C and the American College of Physicians (ACP) released a new Guide to Hepatitis C Testing. The Guide was designed for primary care providers and includes a summary of the latest testing recommendations, along with […] May 22, 2017 \| Kim Rodgers
Gear Up for Hepatitis Awareness Month 2017! It’s time to get ready to celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month and the sixth annual national Hepatitis Testing Day on May 19th! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a comprehensive list of activities and opportunities for local health departments to get engaged in promoting awareness of viral hepatitis in their communities. In […] Apr 19, 2017 \| Kim Rodgers
World AIDS Day 2016: Local Health Department Leadership, Commitment, and Impact By Alyssa Kitlas, HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Program Analyst, NACCHO This story originally ran in NACCHO’s Essential Elements blog. The U.S. Government theme for World AIDS Day 2016 is “Leadership. Commitment. Impact.” These themes resonate strongly with the work local health departments (LHDs) do every day to address HIV in their communities. LHDs are key […] Dec 01, 2016 \| NacchoVoice
World Hepatitis Day: What Local Health Departments Can Do to Address a Global Burden World Hepatitis Day— today, July 28—brings awareness to the more than 400 million people across the globe who are infected with chronic viral hepatitis, including up to 150 million living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). In the United States, more than 3.5 million Americans—particularly baby boomers (those born between 1945 and 1965)—are living with HCV, making it the most common chronic […] Jul 28, 2016 \| Kim Rodgers
4th Annual National African American Hepatitis C Action Day The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc (NLBCA) is commemorating the 4th Annual National African American Hepatitis C Action Day (NAAHCAD) on July 25, 2016. Local health departments and organizations are encouraged to support the day by signing up to host activities in their communities.To encourage participation, organizations who sign up will receive a promotional package... Jul 01, 2016 \| Kim Rodgers