11.6.2025 1-3pm Linking Clients to Hepatitis C Care (In-person)
Thursday, November 6, 2025 1:00-3:00pm
Training Overview:
This training will provide effective strategies and useful information for successfully connecting people to hepatitis C treatment. Topics include: an overview of the types of HCV programs and how they differ, HCV services available in San Francisco, and methods for matching people to the most suitable program to meet their unique needs. It is especially useful for community test counselors and frontline workers who engage with people at risk of hepatitis C (HCV) infection.
Registration is open to all CHEP-funded partners’ staff. Use the “Enroll” button on the right to sign up for the training and an email confirmation will be sent to you.
Pre-training reading (required): Please read the attached CDC Hepatitis C Fact Sheet before attending this training. Estimated reading time: 3-5 minutes.
Additional reading (optional): Explore the HepVu website for further information about hep C, including interactive maps, statewide snapshots, deeper looks into special topics, and more.
See Summary Slides from the San Francisco 2023 Hepatitis C Surveillance Report to learn about SF’s recent trends in hep C.
Training Objectives:
- Provide general information about hepatitis C infection and its treatment
- Identify three strategies for having purposeful conversations with clients
- Understand distinguishing features of three types of HCV treatment services and identify appropriate services for a variety of situations
- Describe HCV treatment services available in San Francisco and identify two ways to find and share current program details with clients
CEUs will not be offered for this training.
Facilitator:
Rachel Grinstein (she/her), Viral Hepatitis Coordinator, SFDPH and Jordan Akerley (they/them), Strategic Director, End Hep C SF
Location:
25 Van Ness, Room 70 (Basement)
Equity Statement
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is committed to leading with race and prioritizing intersectionality, aiming to become an anti-racist institution. Participants in SFDPH activities must adhere to professional conduct standards and respect diverse identities. Discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated, and offenders may be removed and barred from future events.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is committed to leading with race and prioritizing intersectionality, aiming to become an anti-racist institution. Participants in SFDPH activities must adhere to professional conduct standards and respect diverse identities. Discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated, and offenders may be removed and barred from future events.
