Hepatitis C Task Force

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The Hepatitis C Task Force is made up of non-profit groups, primary health care providers and county representatives. The Task Force seeks to prevent the spread of HCV through public education, targeted testing and timely referral to treatment and health education. During 2003, the Task Force sponsored a public forum to increase knowledge and awareness by health care providers and the general public. Task Force members have also partnered on a series of HCV information sessions for community groups who serve at risk populations, and have increased targeted education and testing for high-risk individuals. Between May 2001 and April 2004, over 3,700 high-risk individuals were tested. Approximately 17% tested positive for the Hepatitis C virus.

What's New

Calendar: The Task Force meets the second Thursday of each month. Contact Ellen Swedberg for more information, 565-6683.

Who's Who
Community Partners

Information and Resources

Hepatitis C Resource Guide
Guía Comunitaria de Recursos De la Hepatitis C (HCV)

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• Hepatitis C Test sites: Mobile vans and testing sites are scheduled throughout the county. The mobile vans provide anonymous testing and counseling for both HIV and HCV. Telephone the following agencies for details of testing locations or to schedule an appointment:
  • Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC)
    (707) 544-3295
    Cost: Free
  • Sonoma County HIV Helpline
    (707) 565-4620
    Cost: Free
    

Links

• Disease Prevention and Control: Hepatitis C - From The County of Sonoma Public Health Division
• www.hcvadvocate.org - The Hepatitis C Support Project site. This project was founded in 1997 by HCV positive individuals to address the lack of education, support and services. The site provides quality education, advocacy support and up-to-date information
• www.va.gov/hepatitisc - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Hepatitis C Program site. The VA leads the country in hepatitis C screening, testing, treatment, research and prevention. This site provides patient and provider information in a readily approachable format.
• www.hepcchallenge.org - The Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program site. This is a program developed by a person with hepatitis C in search of treatment options. A site that explores treatment options including traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine, mind-body work as well as traditional western approach to treatment.
• www.chipolicy.org - The Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is a national, independent, nonprofit health policy center dedicated to improving population health and encouraging healthy behaviors.

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