The Empire Liver Foundation invites you to attend:
Special Topics in Hepatitis C - Join us in October for two exciting topics on hepatitis C!
Hepatitis C Treatment in People Experiencing Homelessness
Thursday, October 16, 2025 (4:30pm-5:30pm EST)
1 CME/CNE/CEU
Description:
This training is designed to educate clinical providers on current hepatitis C screening and treatment guidelines and how to best support people experiencing homelessness to complete their hepatitis C treatment.
Speaker:
Abigail Hunter, FNP-BC, MSN, MPH, Surfpoint Recovery
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Acquire a basic understanding of hepatitis C (HCV) screening and treatment.
- Learn how to support people experiencing homelessness to complete their HCV treatment.
- Hone their engagement practices with people facing multiple social, medical and emotional challenges.
- Remain engaged with people who are highly transient in the homeless service system in order to start and complete medication and return for SVR 12.
Hepatitis C in People of Reproductive Age, Pregnancy and Children
Thursday, October 23, 2025 (4:30pm-5:30pm EST)
1 CME/CNE/CEU
Description:
This training is designed to educate clinical providers on current hepatitis C screening and treatment guidelines for people of childbearing age, pregnant people and children
Speaker:
Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE
Associate Professor
Director of Outcomes Clinical Research,
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Weill Cornell Medicine
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Explain changes in hepatitis C epidemiology nationally, including among people of childbearing age and pregnant people.
- Recall current hepatitis C screening and treatment guidelines for people of childbearing age, pregnant people and children.
- Describe the risk of gestational parent-to-child transmission of hepatitis C.
- Understand the impact of hepatitis C on pregnancy.
We look forward to your participation!
Questions? Contact Meg Chappell at the Empire Liver Foundation at
megchappell@empireliverfoundation.orgPlease pre-register for the session below: