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Hepatitis Queensland and ASHM have partnered to deliver a webinar aiming to address hepatitis C testing and treatment in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar will explore some of the key challenges and changes as we adapt to new ways of providing healthcare to impacted communities.

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<p>This panel discussion will focus on workplace reform, telehealth, new models of care and the impact on service provision for hepatitis C during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably the variety of adaptations and Medicare changes that have been rolled out over the response to date for COVID-19 (including Telehealth as a temporary MBS item), and how service provision has been reimagined across remote, regional and metro areas of Queensland.   <p>
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<p>In addition, considering the challenges faced by community, including harm minimisation while social distancing, access to OST and sterile injecting equipment, mental health services, HCC screening and cirrhosis, and managing other co-morbidities. </p> 
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<p>This session will also reflect on future challenges and opportunities for hepatitis C testing, management and cure, and the ongoing needs of communities seeking care.</p>
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<p><b>Learning Outcomes </b></p>
<p><span>&#8226;</span>  Describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hepatitis C testing, management and care for Queensland </p>
<p><span>&#8226;</span>  Discuss the changes to hepatitis C service provision during the pandemic   </p>
<p><span>&#8226;</span>  Outline the ongoing implications of the pandemic for hepatitis c healthcare</p>
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<p><b>Target Audience </b></p> 
<p>Queensland healthcare providers and impacted communities. </p>
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<p><b>Inclusions </b></p> 
<p>This webinar is free.</p>
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<p><i>Funded by Queensland Health</i></p>  
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<p><b>Speakers</b></p>
<p><B>Dr Katelin Haynes </b></p>
<p>Dr Haynes is the session host.  Katelin arrived at Hepatitis Queensland in 2020 with an excellent reputation and strong background in non-profit management, strategic leadership and collaboration with stakeholders. Prior to joining our team she held senior management roles within the Australiasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) and has also completed a PhD in Medical Research from the University of Queensland. </p>
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<p><b>Ms Esha Leyden </b></p> 
<p>Esha Leyden is a Peer Harm Reduction Worker at the Queensland Injectors Health Network. They provide support and education to people on hepatitis C and the safer use of injecting drugs. They have lived experience of hepatitis C, treatment, and injecting drugs which allows them to have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by community and their ongoing needs. </p>
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<p><b>Ms Mary Fenech </b></p> 
<p>Mary has worked in the field of Hepatology, Blood Borne Viruses and Sexual Health for more than twenty years and has been a Nurse Practitioner since 2007.  Mary left a large tertiary centre Liver Clinic in 2018 to work as an NP with Queensland Injectors Health Network where she continues to operate outreach clinics over several locations and concentrates on completing her PhD. </p>
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<p><b>Ms Mim O’Flynn </b></p> 
<p>With a pharma background in HIV and HCV Mim has spent the past 2 years as the Outreach Fibroscan Nurse for Hepatitis Queensland focusing on screening and testing people living with HCV in the remand setting at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre. She is also the Kombi Clinic nurse - a mobile, 'pop up' all-inclusive Hepatitis C Clinic operating in south east Queensland and in her spare time is the QuIHN Better Access Medical Centre Clinical Nurse every Tuesday and Wednesday!  </p>
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<p><b>Dr Joss O'Loan </b></p>
<p>Dr Joss O'Loan is a GP and co-founder of Kombi Clinic.  When not working at his usual gig of Medeco Inala General Practice, he is driving around Brisbane in a 1975 Yellow Kombi van testing, treating and curing Hep C in a variety of locations.  He also works as a GP at Headspace Woolloongabba. </p>
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<p><b>Series Flyer</b></p>
<p><b>To download the series flyer </b>please <a href="https://file-us.clickdimensions.com/ashmorgau-apflc/files/20201203qldcovidseriesflyer.pdf?1599116413973"> click here.</a></p>
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<p><B>Other sessions in the series are:</b></p>
<p><u>HIV and COVID-19</u></p>
<p>Thursday 22nd October 2020, 7pm –8.30pm</p>
<p>Register at: <a href="https://www.ashm.org.au/eventinforeg2/?id=b9464dad-3ceb-ea11-a815-000d3a793530">this link</a> or https://tinyurl.com/ASHM-Covid22Oct</p>
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<p><u>Hepatitis B and COVID-19</u><p>
<p>Thursday 5th November, 7pm –8.30pm</P>
<p>Register at: <a href"https://www.ashm.org.au/eventinforeg2/?id=0380e548-bce8-ea11-a817-000d3ae15585">this link</a> or https://tinyurl.com/ASHM-Covid5Nov</p>
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<p><u>Sexual and Reproductive Health and COVID-19</u></p>
<p>Thursday 3rd December, 7pm –8.30pm</p>
<p>Register at: <a href="https://www.ashm.org.au/eventinforeg2/?id=bd7c643d-3beb-ea11-a815-000d3a793530">this link</a> or https://tinyurl.com/ASHM-Covid3Dec</p>
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<P><b>For more information;</b></p>
<p>Please contact Jane Tieken on 0411 536 307 or by <a href="mailto:jane.tieken@ashm.org.au?subject=Sexual and Reproductive Health and COVID-19 Webinar | 8 October 2020"> clicking here</a> or emailing Jane.Tieken@ashm.org.au.</p>
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<p><b>Registration Cancellations:</b></p>
<p>Registration cancellations and amendments must be notified in writing by<a href="mailto:jane.tieken@ashm.org.au?subject=Hepatitis B and COVID-19 Webinar | 19 November 2020"> clicking here</a> or emailing Jane.Tieken@ashm.org.au.</p>
<p>Cancellations received before 18 November 2020 will not incur a cancellation fee. Cancellations received in writing after 18 November 2020 will incur a $70 per day cancellation fee. This fee may be waived in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of ASHM.</p>
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<p><b>Substitutions:</b></p>
<p>As an alternative to cancellation, your registration may be transferred to another person without incurring any penalty. ASHM must be advised of the transfer in writing. Please email the name, position, phone and email address of the new delegate by<a href="mailto:jane.tieken@ashm.org.au?subject=Hepatitis B and COVID-19 Webinar | 19 November 2020"> clicking here</a> or emailing Jane.Tieken@ashm.org.au.</p>

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