It is more crucial than ever to treat hepatitis C patients in order to prevent further spread of HCV infection or liver complications with serious outcomes after release to the community. This free webinar will highlight current treatment for hepatitis C and the importance of care in corrections. Made possible by a charitable contribution from […]
Sponsored by the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals Dr. Louis Tripoli will discuss recent advances in the study of transmission of airborne pathogens, drawing upon his experience in correctional health care and as the Command Surgeon for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command over the Pacific Theater. This presentation describes how scientific thinking changed during the coronavirus pandemic […]
Adolescents in juvenile corrections have among the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections. In 2021, the CDC published updated guidelines regarding treatment for STIs. This webinar will focus on important treatment updates for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium, pelvic inflammatory disease, and recurrent/persistent urethritis in males. Recommendations for STI screening as well […]
