Associate Professor and MSW Program Director Ball State University
For people who actively inject drugs, linkage and retention in HCV treatment can be difficult. These people often face barriers including housing instability, food insecurity, lack of transportation, lack of health insurance, and stigma. This program described below provided comprehensive on-site clinical and supportive services to retain patients in care.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Outline challenges and best practices for case management with people who actively inject drugs and contract Hepatitis C.
Share promising findings from an innovative Community Health Worker program.
Discuss lessons learned and implications for Hepatitis C Viral (HCV) treatment.
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