Invitation to Harlem Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Tuesday September 15th ~ 2:30 – 4:30

Harlem Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting

Tuesday September 15th ~ 2:30 – 4:30

NEW Location!! North General Hospital ~ 1879 Madison Avenue (Between 121st & 122nd) Cafeteria (in the C level -Basement) Map



* RSVP would be appreciated
* Open the attached Outlook Appointment and Save to add this event to your calendar
* This meeting and the first presentation will start promptly at 2:30! Please arrive on time!



Presentations

Mental Health Aspects of Hepatitis C Infection & Treatment

Jeffrey Weiss, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

§ Hepatitis C disease process and impact on mental health

§ Mental Health Issues related to Hepatitis C Treatment

§ HIV/HCV Coinfection & Mental Health

§ Introduction of Task Force Project to develop a standard mental health screening tool to assess HCV treatment candidacy and readiness



Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Use Prevention, Care & Treatment Hepatitis C Related Issues Update

Anne Siegler, MPH, NYC DOHMH Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Use Prevention, Care & Treatment

§ New overdose prevention materials



SEP & Law Enforcement: Building a Positive Relationship

Narelle Ellendon, RN, Syringe Access Expansion Coordinator, Harm Reduction Coalition

§ Syringe Access Services & Law Enforcement Training at HRC

§ SEP Participant Rights & Responsibilities Card

§ Incident Report Revision Progress

§ Hepatitis C Related Programs at HRC



Task Force Project Updates

* Harlem HCV Services Referral Pathway Map
* Bio-Hazard Disposal Expansion
* Medicaid – Medicare Training: Special Issues related to HCV & HBV Mono-Infection
* HCV Anti-Stigma Skit
* Faith Based Outreach Initiative



Community Announcements



Enhanced Networking Session

* There will be two brief program presentations by organizations that have needs or offerings for the Hepatitis C Service Community to facilitate opportunities for networking.
* Please bring business cards and Hepatitis C related program brochures or materials.





Nirah Johnson, LMSW ~ Community Projects Specialist

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygeine

125 Worth Street, Room 326. New York , NY 10013

(212) 341-0432 ~ njohnso2@health.nyc.gov

Office of Viral Hepatitis CoordinationWebsite ~ NYC Hepatitis C Task Force Resources & Services Map

The rock in the water does not know the pain of the rock in the sun - Haitian proverb



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Harlem Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting
Tuesday September 15th ~ 2:30 – 4:30
NEW Location!! North General Hospital ~ 1879 Madison Avenue (Between 121st & 122nd) Cafeteria (in the C level -Basement) Map

o RSVP would be appreciated!
o This meeting and the first presentation will start promptly at 2:30! Please arrive on-time!

Presentations

Mental Health Aspects of Hepatitis C Infection & Treatment
Jeffrey Weiss, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
# Hepatitis C disease process and impact on mental health
# Mental Health Issues related to Hepatitis C Treatment
# HIV/HCV Coinfection & Mental Health
# Introduction of Task Force Project to develop a standard mental health screening tool to assess HCV treatment candidacy and readiness

Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Use Prevention, Care & Treatment Hepatitis C Related Issues Update
Anne Siegler, MPH, NYC DOHMH Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Use Prevention, Care & Treatment
# New overdose prevention materials

SEP & Law Enforcement: Building a Positive Relationship
Narelle Ellendon, RN, Syringe Access Expansion Coordinator, Harm Reduction Coalition
# Syringe Access Services & Law Enforcement Training at HRC
# SEP Participant Rights & Responsibilities Card
# Incident Report Revision Progress
# Hepatitis C Related Programs at HRC

Task Force Project Updates

o Harlem HCV Services Referral Pathway Map
o Bio-Hazard Disposal Expansion
o Medicaid – Medicare Training: Special Issues related to HCV & HBV Mono-Infection
o HCV Anti-Stigma Skit
o Faith Based Outreach Initiative

Community Announcements

Enhanced Networking Session

o There will be two brief program presentations by organizations that have needs or offerings for the Hepatitis C Service Community to facilitate opportunities for networking.
o Please bring business cards and Hepatitis C related program brochures or materials.


Nirah Johnson, LMSW ~ Community Projects Specialist
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygeine
125 Worth Street, Room 326. New York, NY 10013
(212) 341-0432 ~ njohnso2@health.nyc.gov
Office of Viral Hepatitis CoordinationWebsite ~ NYC Hepatitis C Task Force Resources & Services Map
The rock in the water does not know the pain of the rock in the sun - Haitian proverb