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HEPATITIS C/HIV EDUCATION, TESTING AND TREATMENT
A project to provide resources and referrals regarding HCV and HIV education, testing, and treatment to prevent transmission.
Project funded by the WV Bureau for Public Health.
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Project Director:
Teresa Warner
EDUCATION
TESTING
TREATMENT
Includes:
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Referral to Trained Providers
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Hepatitis C & HIV Educational Materials
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Peer Navigators Will Provide Individualized Support & Education
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If individual does not have insurance, Peer Navigator will assist the individual through the process to apply for insurance
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The Peer Navigator will link the individual to an approved provider for rapid Hep C testing
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If rapid test comes back positive, Peer Navigator will provide support & education and refer the individual for confirmatory testing
*INDIVIDUAL WILL RECEIVE $25 GIFT CARD FOR COMPLETING INITIAL TEST​
If the individuals confirmatory test is positive, the Peer Navigator will...
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Refer the individual for treatment
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Provide support and education through the treatment process
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Upon completion of treatment, the individual will be given a $25 gift card
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Ongoing support will be given and a wellness plan developed to minimize risk