Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention Program
The Hepatitis C (HCV) Prevention Program is an extension of the HIV Prevention Program under the Infectious Disease umbrella at the Arkansas Department of Health. The program is federally funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is required to fulfil specific goals and objectives as it relates to HCV prevention. CDC requires the program to:
- Facilitate state and large city viral hepatitis elimination planning
- Increase access to hepatitis C testing and prevention
- Increase access to hepatitis C medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and treatment services
The program collaborates with the HCV Surveillance Program to meet these objectives, as well as collaborate with its various community partners and subgrantees. HCV subgrantees are an extension of the program and offer HCV testing and prevention services too.
Furthermore, in addition to HCV testing and collaboration, the program offers HCV education and training opportunities. Community members and organizations may attend the HCV training course and become a certified HCV counselor and tester.
Hepatitis C Prevention Community Partners include:
Engaging Arkansas (EAC)
Danny Harris
501-406-5551
[email protected]
www.arkansasresourcehub.org
www.engagingarkansas.org
Future Builders (FB)
Dr. Ebony Conley
501-897-5566
[email protected]
Arkansas Human Development Corporation (AHDC)
Sue Espinoza
501-773-1103
[email protected]
For more information about the Hepatitis C Prevention Program call 501-661-2408.
Downloads
- Hepatitis C Prevention – Espanol
- Hepatitis C Prevention – Espanol – Marshallese
- 2014 Hepatitis C Epi Profile
- Hepatitis C Fact Sheet
- Testing Recommendations for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
- Hepatitis C Resource Guide
Contact Information
Hepatitis C Prevention Program
4815 W. Markham St., Slot 33
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-661-2408
Fax: 501-661-2082
[email protected]
