Treating Hepatitis C in Patients with Substance Use Disorders

Date/Time
Date(s) - November 14, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm


 

What: Treating Hepatitis C in Patients with Substance Use Disorders Webinar

When: November 14th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Who: Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and healthcare staff involved in the care of people with substance use disorders.

Why: The aim of this webinar is to discuss rationale behind and strategies for achieving broader uptake of Hepatitis C treatment for patients with active or recent substance use. New Hepatitis C infections are highest in young adults, with the majority of these infections being tied to injection drug use. Available data in real world and study settings has demonstrated that treatment of Hepatitis C is safe and effective, and expansion of treatment in this setting stands to have a dramatic impact on individual and public health.