Hepatitis C & HIV/AIDS News
 Rapid Hepatitis C Testing Debuts at NBC Health and Fitness Expo: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (January 18, 2012)
"Community Education Group and Kappa Youth Development teamed up to provide free HIV and hepatitis C testing at the 19th annual NBC Health and Fitness Expo this past Saturday. ... Free HIV testing has been offered on numerous occasions around the city but hepatitis C is a virus that often goes overlooked."
From The Body
- Battling Hepatitis in West Africa (August 18, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: Hepatitis Cases Run Much Higher in Drug Treatment Facilities (August 5, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: Raising Awareness for Hepatitis C (August 5, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Safe Injections Sites Needed Across Canada to Boost Fight Against Hepatitis B, C (July 29, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hepatitis C "Silent Epidemic" in U.S.: Needs More Funding, Researcher Says (June 20, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Florida: Fired Mayo Employee Indicted After Hepatitis Spread Through Reused Syringes (May 26, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Finally, Progress Against a Silent Killer; Brand New Treatment for Hepatitis C Increases Importance of Getting Tested (May 20, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Colorado: Hepatitis C Awareness and Testing Campaign Launched (May 20, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Massachusetts: Hepatitis C Epidemic Among Young People Comes as Surprise (May 20, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Pennsylvania: Kidney Infected With Hepatitis C Shuts Down University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Program (May 18, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HHS Announces New Action Plan to Prevent, Care and Treat Viral Hepatitis (May 12, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
- Minnesota: Heroin Arrests Drop in Hastings, Dakota County (January 19, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Britain Boosts Funds for Hepatitis C-Infected Patients (January 14, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Early Study Shows HCV Vaccine Works (November 4, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kerry Takes Aim at "Silent Killer" Hepatitis (August 9, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Under the Radar: July 22 (July 22, 2010)
In The XVIII International AIDS Conference, from The Body
- Study: Lax Infection Control at Surgery Centers (June 11, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Shots Heard Around the Nation (June 10, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Forum on HIV/Hepatitis C Co-Infection (June 4, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hep C on the Radar (Spring/Summer 2010)
Reports of hepatitis C infection among HIV-positive men are raising the possibility that hepatitis C may pass during sex. What can you do to reduce the risk of transmission?
To read PDF, click here.
In The Positive Side, from Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
- Join a Rally in Washington, D.C., on May 19 to Call for Hepatitis Program Funding (April 30, 2010)
From Treatment Action Group
- Canada: Spike in Hepatitis C Cases Raises HIV Fears (April 15, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Johnson Urges More Hepatitis Funding (March 19, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Do Needle-Exchange Programs Really Work? (March 16, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australia: Warning Over the Dangers of Body Piercing (January 27, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: San Francisco Hep C Task Force Launched (January 26, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- United Kingdom: Experts Praise Scheme to Tackle Hepatitis C (January 5, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- San Francisco Mayor Convenes Hepatitis C Task Force (November 9, 2009)
From Project Inform
- U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ramp Up Hepatitis Battle (November 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Effect of a Hepatitis C Virus Educational Intervention or a Motivational Intervention on Alcohol Use, Injection Drug Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Injection Drug Users (October 15, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Canada: Hepatitis C "Silent Epidemic" -- Doctor (October 6, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Colorado: Bail Denied for Surgery Technician in Hepatitis C Scare (July 10, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Colorado: Hepatitis C Falls Under U.S. Disability Law (July 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Colorado: Hepatitis C Victims May Sue (July 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Nevada: Vegas Hepatitis C Outbreak Spurs New Laws (June 5, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Report Calls for Plan to Survey Surgical Centers (March 31, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Association of Syringe Type and Syringe Cleaning With HCV Infection Among IDUs in Budapest, Hungary (March 18, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New York: Hepatitis C Infections Found in Clinic Patients (March 6, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Snorting Drugs and Sharing Straws May Carry Hep C Risk, Study Suggests (September 11, 2008)
From aidsmap.com
- Hepatitis C Rates Rise Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (March 1, 2007)
From aidsmap.com
- HIV-Positive Gay Men and Sexual Transmission of HCV - Fisting is Key (August 7, 2006)
- Three of Four HIV-Positive Homeless in San Francisco Also Have HCV (April 5, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Oklahoma: No Appeals Filed During Settlement Protest Period for Hepatitis C Exposure Lawsuit (January 26, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Nebraska: Doctor Denies Blame in Hepatitis C Outbreak (September 9, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California: Officials Warn Travelers of Hepatitis (July 9, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Senators Introduce Hepatitis C Bill (June 25, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Colorado: Hispanics Launch Hepatitis C Campaign (May 23, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Canada Resists Mandatory Disease Testing in Prisons (May 16, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Maine: New Program Provides Testing, Education on Hepatitis C (May 13, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Oklahoma: State Senator Supports Hepatitis C Education (May 6, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Nebraska: Fifteen Lawsuits Filed in Hepatitis C Outbreak (November 26, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Eighty-One People Treated at Nebraska Cancer Clinic Test Positive for Hepatitis C (November 20, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Preventing Blood-Borne Infections Through Pharmacy Syringe Sales and Safe Community Syringe Disposal (PDF) (November/December 2002)
[Archived Article]
Full issue devoted to syringe access issues.
In Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association
- Nebraska: Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Needles at Clinic (October 17, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Oklahoma: Reuse of Needle at Hospital Infects 50 With Hepatitis C (October 11, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Finally, New Jersey Informs All Inmates of Hepatitis C (October 7, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Forty People Unknowingly Got Tissue or Organs From Donor With Hepatitis C; 5 Died (October 4, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HCV Infection Doesn't Reduce High-Risk Activities in Injection-Drug Users (October 3, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Attitudes & Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing Blood-Borne Infections Among IDUs (October 3, 2002)
[Archived Article]
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Number of Known Boston HCV Cases Triples in Four Years (August/September 2002)
[Archived Article]
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Massachusetts Canceling Hepatitis C Programs (November 2001)
[Archived Article]
In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
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