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Putnam County Offering Free Hepatitis C Screening

Hepatitis C Blog Posted on May 7, 2015 by Alan FranciscusDecember 13, 2015

BREWSTER, N.Y. —The Putnam County Department of Health is offering a full day of free Hepatitis C testing for all baby boomers on National Hepatitis Testing Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the main health department office, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster.
No appointment is necessary.

Residents who can’t make the free testing day May 19 can call the health department at (845) 808-1390 for information about other free testing opportunities.

For more information, please visit the Putnam County Health Department here. 

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Putnam County Offering Free Hepatitis C Screening

Hepatitis C Blog Posted on May 7, 2015 by Alan FranciscusDecember 1, 2015

BREWSTER, N.Y. —The Putnam County Department of Health is offering a
full day of free Hepatitis C testing for all baby boomers on National
Hepatitis Testing Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the main
health department office, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster.

No appointment is necessary.

Residents who can’t make the free testing day May 19 can call the
health department at (845) 808-1390 for information about other free
testing opportunities.

For more information, please visit the Putnam County Health Department here. 

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Free Hepatitis C Screenings Offered in Denver, Colorado

Hepatitis C Blog Posted on May 2, 2014 by Alan FranciscusMay 2, 2014

(NewMediaWire) – May 02, 2014 – Denver, CO – Avella Specialty Pharmacy, in collaboration with the American Liver Foundation and Denver Colorado AIDS Project, will offer free Hepatitis screenings for the general public at its Denver-based facility on May 19th in support of National Hepatitis Testing Day.
Hepatitis C can be detected through a simple blood test that identifies
antibodies to the virus. Early detection of the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
is critical since many individuals that have the condition exhibit no
symptoms and don’t realize they are infected.

The screening event will take place at Avella of Denver, Colorado at
1245 East Colfax Ave, Suite 102. In addition to receiving results within
about 20 minutes, individuals will also have access to guidance and
education from healthcare professionals if they test positive for HCV.  Appointments are required for these screenings. To schedule an appointment for an HCV test during this free event, please contact Avella of Denver at (303) 863-7644.

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May 23, 2013, is Hepatitis B and C Testing and Awareness Day in the U.S. House of Representatives

Hepatitis C Blog Posted on May 23, 2013 by Alan FranciscusMay 23, 2013

Hepatitis B and C Testing and Awareness Day in the U.S. House of
Representatives will take place at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Rayburn
Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.

  • May is Hepatitis Awareness Month.
  • May 2013 is the second anniversary of the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan.
  • May 19, 2013, was the second annual Hepatitis Testing Day.
  • May 23, 2013, is Hepatitis B and C Testing and Awareness Day in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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OraSure Technologies, Walgreens and Chronic Liver Disease Foundation to Launch Rapid Hepatitis C Testing Initiative in Support of National Hepatitis Testing Day

Hepatitis C Blog Posted on May 15, 2013 by Alan FranciscusMay 15, 2013

Select Walgreens Locations to Offer Rapid HCV Testing With OraQuick(R) HCV Rapid Test

BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OraSure Technologies, Inc. (OSUR), Walgreens (WAG),
and the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation announced today that they have
joined with local health organizations to offer hepatitis C (HCV)
testing with the OraQuick(R) HCV Rapid Test to individuals who may be at
risk for HCV infection. The testing will be available in select
Walgreens locations across 11 states in observance of National Hepatitis
Testing Day, May 19. The on-site testing, patient education and linkage
to care will be conducted by local health organizations. National
Hepatitis Testing Day was established by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) as an opportunity to remind healthcare providers
and those individuals at risk that they should be tested for viral
hepatitis.

In addition to this initiative with Walgreens and CLDF, OraSure’s
OraQuick HCV Rapid Test is being deployed at public testing events in
Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and
other cities across the U.S. in recognition of National Hepatitis
Testing Day.

For more information, including Walgreens testing locations and hours, please visit: http://www.TestHepC.com/Walgreens.

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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month! Free & Low Cost Opportunities from CDC and local NGOs

Hepatitis C Blog Posted on March 27, 2013 by Alan FranciscusMarch 27, 2013

March 27, 2013
Webinar

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, March 27th 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

COURSE ID: 1042853

HOW TO REGISTER: Go to www.train.org, sign in or create a valid account, and search for the course ID

COURSE DURATION: 1 hour and 30 minutes

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the second webinar in a series produced
by the CT-RI Public Health Training Center in conjunction with the NE
ATTC, the CDC and the DHHS. This webinar will review tools available for
clinical education, training and communications surrounding Hepatitis B
& C.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. Understand how May Hepatitis Awareness Month & National Hepatitis Testing day support the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan
  2. Understand at least 3 available strategies to promote awareness
    during the May Hepatitis Awareness Month & National Hepatitis
    Testing Day
  3. Learn what is effective from others who have implemented May activities

INSTRUCTOR BIOS:

Cynthia Jorgensen, DrPH, is the Lead for Education,
Training and Communication in CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis.  Dr.
Jorgensen has worked at the CDC for over 24 years, working on
educational campaigns in HIV/AIDS, before going on to lead several
national cancer prevention campaigns.  She joined the Division of Viral
Hepatitis and leads the Know More Hepatitis national hepatitis C
campaign and is planning a new national campaign on hepatitis B.  She is
a Past President of national SOPHE (Society for Public Health
Education) and is an adjunct faculty member at Emory University’s School
of Public Health, where she teaches classes on health communication and
health behavior change.

Corinna Dan, RN MPH, is with the Office of HIV/AIDS
and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) at the US Department of Health
and Human Services and is the Viral Hepatitis Policy Advisor working to
implement the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan and support
coordination of viral hepatitis activities across federal agencies and
the community. Prior to joining the OHAIDP, Corinna served as Hepatitis B
Policy Fellow at the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health
Organizations (AAPCHO). In this role, Corinna worked with community
leaders and policy makers to promote improved prevention, diagnosis,
treatment and care of viral hepatitis in Asian American communities
across the United States. Before joining AAPCHO, Corinna held positions
in the Hepatitis Foundation International (Chief Operating Officer) and
the Chicago Department of Public Health (Hepatitis C Virus Program
Coordinator). Corinna received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian
Studies from Connecticut College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from
Rush University in Chicago and Masters in Public Health from the
University of Illinois at Chicago.

Chari Cohen serves as the Director of Public Health
for the Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF), in Doylestown, PA. For over 10
years, she has worked with the HBF public health team to plan, implement
and evaluate community programs and research projects focusing on
hepatitis B and liver cancer. Currently, her research focuses on
reducing HBV and liver cancer health disparities, and developing models
for improved health care access and management for chronic HBV
infection, including the early detection and prevention of liver cancer.
Ms. Cohen directs Hep B United Philadelphia, a campaign to increase
testing and vaccination to fight hepatitis B and liver cancer. She
served as Vice-Chair of the National Task Force on Hepatitis B: Focus on
Asians and Pacific Islander Americans from 2005-2012, and is currently
Caucus Councilor for the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus of APHA. Ms.
Cohen is actively involved in national advocacy efforts, working with
organizations around the U.S. to help them become HBV advocates and
learn how to implement HBV-related projects using best practices. She
received her MPH in Community Health Education from Temple University in
2001 and is currently a doctoral candidate at Drexel University School
of Public Health.

Philip E. Reichert, MPH, has been the manager of the
Florida Department of Health’s hepatitis program since 2005.  He has
worked in the public health field in STD and HIV/AIDS prevention and
control for over thirty-three years.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in
communications from Florida State University and his master’s degree in
public health from the University of South Florida.

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