Hepatitis C (HCV) Care in the Southern Tier

Authors

Sheena Malla, Binghamton University--SUNY
Yvonne Johnston, Binghamton University--SUNY
Mitchell Brooks, Binghamton University--SUNY
Meredith Smith, Binghamton University--SUNY
Nicole Keibel, Binghamton University--SUNY
Jennifer Mahram, Binghamton University--SUNY

Publication Date

2025

Document Type

Article

Description

The rural Southern Tier of New York has a significantly higher burden of Hepatitis C (HCV) infection than the rest of the state, emphasizing the region's need for enhanced HCV prevention and care. In collaboration with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Hepatitis Health Care and Epidemiology, this pilot study aims to identify facilitators and barriers to HCV care in the Southern Tier. An electronic survey and focus groups were used to assess the availability and quality of HCV services in our catchment area. Organizations that currently offer or are interested in offering HCV services were invited to participate. In the future, the NYSDOH may adopt our model to better evaluate and improve HCV infrastructure across NYS.

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Recommended Citation

Malla, Sheena; Johnston, Yvonne; Brooks, Mitchell; Smith, Meredith; Keibel, Nicole; and Mahram, Jennifer, "Hepatitis C (HCV) Care in the Southern Tier" (2025). Research Days Posters 2025. 110.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/110