Category Archives: Hepatitis C policy

Project Inform holds annual Think Tank on scaling up risk-based hepatitis C screening

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On September 17 and 18, 2013, Project Inform will convene a Think Tank focusing on hepatitis C: “Scaling-Up Risk-Based Hepatitis C Screening in the United States”. Hosting 30 national, state and local health officials, policy experts, doctors and community advocates, Project Inform will utilize the Think…Read More

Project Inform applauds changes to final recommendations on hepatitis C testing

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Project Inform applauds the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for making a significant change in the release of its updated hepatitis C screening recommendations to test all people born between 1945 and 1965, as well as those who are at risk of infection. In August…Read More

CalHEP holds briefing on hepatitis B and C at State Capitol in Sacramento

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On May 14, 2013, the California Hepatitis Alliance (CalHEP) held a briefing on the viral hepatitis epidemic at the State Capitol in Sacramento. CalHEP, a program of Project Inform, is a statewide coalition of over 100 organizations advocated for an end to the hepatitis B and…Read More

Three major events promote month of May as Hepatitis Awareness Month

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As part of our ongoing work around the issues of testing and care of hepatitis C, Project Inform continues its participation in local and national coalitions that help raise awareness of being informed about one’s status. May has been designated National Hepatitis Awareness Month to bring…Read More

Project Inform to hold important think tank on the need for hepatitis C testing in the US

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In September 2013, Project Inform will hold a think tank in Washington, DC entitled “Hepatitis C Testing: Addressing the Need in the Context of the Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis.” This meeting will bring together 30 experts to critically address…Read More