Critical Issues in HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Co-Infection Forum Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Participants of this half-day session, presented by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) and Title II Community AIDS National Network, explored strategies to increase the quantity and quality of care available for individuals co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Participants also learned about new Ryan White legislative requirements that present new challenges and opportunities to expand treatment for co-infected individuals.

The agenda included presentations on the following topics. To review notes from each presentation, click on the presentation title or name below or on the tabs to the right.

Epi Overview: Hepatitis C and Co-Infection in Chicago:
Kathleen Ritger, MD, Chicago Department of Public Health

Available Services for HIV/HCV Co-Infected Individuals:
Rosalind McGee, Access Community Health Network

Clinical Care and Service Coordination for Co-Infection:
Toyin Adeyemi, MD, Stroger Hospital

Leveraging Ryan White Funding:
David Ernesto Munar, AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Gary Rose, Title II Community AIDS National Network