Concord/Lexington/Bunker Hill
Wednesday, December 7, 2005: 3:30 PM-5:00 PM

F2: F2 - Education and Resources for Persons Co-infected with HIV and HCV

This workshop will include epidemiologic data from Michigan’s surveillance activities on estimates of HCV and HIV co-infection in the southeast part of Michigan, followed by presentation and discussion of the educational and support services that are available and should be advocated for persons with co-infection and providers who care for such persons.
Learning Objectives: E. Identify and access communication, education, and training needs and available resources for viral hepatitis prevention and control; evaluate the effectiveness of education and training methods.

Moderators:Richard Controneo, Director, HIV Education & Training Programs, NYS DOH
Judy V. Schmidt, National Immunization Program, CDC
3:30 PMHepatitis C-HIV Co-infection in Southeast Michigan, 2000-2002
Linda L. Wotring
4:15 PMHIV/HCV Co-infection: Treatment Can Work, Support Services Are Essential, Advocacy is a Must! Jules Levin, Executive Director, National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project

The 2005 National Viral Hepatitis Prevention Conference of CDC