NYC Hepatitis C Task Forces
2008 Hepatitis C Task Force Calendar
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Borough Hall ~ 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn 11201 ~ Time: 2:30- 4:30
August 11th
October: 20th
December 8th
Queens
Queens Public Library Flushing ~ 41-17 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 ~ Time: 2:30- 4:30
July 14th
September 22nd
November 10th
South Bronx
Lincoln Hospital ~ 234 East 149th Street Bronx, 10451 - 1st Floor Conference Center ~ Time: 2:30-4:30
July 7th
September 8th
November 3rd
New York City Viral Hepatitis Task Forces
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is committed to supporting local efforts to prevent and manage hepatitis C (HCV) infection. In order to enhance early detection, prevention and medical care for HCV infection locally, the Office of Viral Hepatitis Coordination has established a network of hepatitis C focused task forces in areas of New York City most in need of services. This initiative began in May 2004 with the creation of the South Bronx Hepatitis C Task Force, continued in 2006 with the Brooklyn Hepatitis C Task Force, and most recently added Hepatitis C Task Force in Queens in May 2008.
About the Task Forces
The Hepatitis C Task Forces are action based coalitions committed to identifying and improving access to quality HCV services in NYC. The task forces are comprised of a diverse group of community members, including medical and social service providers and consumers who represent community-based organizations, harm reduction programs, drug treatment programs, hospitals and clinics. The task forces are guidedby a Citywide Steering Committee consisting of key health providers and health advocates as well as DOHMH staff. The steering committee meets regularly to offer guidance, advice, and expertise on the development of the task force projects.
Projects
Through the experience of setting up the South Bronx and Brooklyn HCV Task Forces and conducting a community needs assessment, the task forces completed the following projects:
- HCV Services Resource Guide. (Bronx, Brooklyn &
Queens in progress) Includes information about programs that provide Hepatitis
C services in the local area and how to engage in those services.
- Hepatitis C: How to Stay Healthy and Informed (Patient
Pocket Guide)
- Hepatitis C Monthly Support Group
- Bronx & Brooklyn Legislative Leadership Breakfasts
- Closing the Gap-Substance Use, Mental Health and
Hepatitis C Conference (2007)
- SAMSHA Grant: Integrate Coordinated Care for Hepatitis
C Patients
- Hepatitis Awareness Day Toolkit
Membership
Hepatitis C Task Forces create a unique opportunity to bring together health care advocates, clinicians, health educators and individuals affected by hepatitis C in order to network, share ideas, implement innovative and effective projects to build community capacity, and improve services for individuals affected by hepatitis C.
To learn more about the Task Forces, come to a meeting on the Calendar Listed above or contact:
Nirah Johnson, LMSW
Community Projects Specialist
(212) 341-0432
Njohnso2@health.nyc.gov
