The Ins and Outs of Getting on Hepatitis C Treatment


Hep C treatment is now short term, highly effective, and has minimal side effects for most people. What do you need to know for yourself or the people you support about getting treatment?  Pacific Hepatitis C Network team members Deb Schmitz and Daryl Luster  explain the road to treatment here in BC. They also talk about education and resources for people with lived experience of hepatitis C and their support teams.

 

This webinar includes information on:

  • Natural history of hep C
  • HCV Cascade of Care
  • What treatment involves and what ‘cure’ means
  • Access and barriers to treatment in BC
  • Resources to explore
  • Q&A

 

Suggested audience:

  • People living with or lived experience of hepatitis C
  • Staff and volunteers at organizations providing support to people living with or lived experience of hepatitis C
  • Health advocates
  • Community members and other allies

 

Resources

Presentation slides

Charting the Map: a reference for peer navigators

Connect with Pacific Hepatitis C Network