Media Advisory: New York State Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force Holds Meeting

Event:
New York State Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force holds meeting in Albany

What:
The New York State Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force meeting will be open to the public and available via live stream.The Governor appointed 28-member Task Force is charged with developing the State's plan to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health problem. The work of the Task Force will be supplemented by five workgroups: Prevention; Testing and Linkage to Care; Care and Treatment; Surveillance, Data and Metrics; and Social Determinants.

Task Force and workgroup members include representatives from community based organizations, people living with and affected by hepatitis C, health care providers, payers, public health experts, researchers, harm reduction specialists and social service providers.

When:
Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Time:
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where:
Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle St
Albany, NY 12207