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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Hello, HIV and STI Prevention partners,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Welcome to this week’s HIV/STI Prevention listserv email! Please email me at
</span><a href="mailto:shelley.m.pearson@oha.oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">shelley.m.pearson@oha.oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> with any feedback
about the listserv, with announcements/resources to share, or if you have any colleagues who would like to be added to the list. For more information about the resources shared, please reach out via the contact information on each item.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">In this week’s email (click on any item to jump to that part of the email):
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="#ViralHepatitisEliminationPlan">2024 – 2030 Oregon Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan and Revamped Viral Hepatitis Webpage</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="#NASTAD">Feedback Requested by NASTAD: Updates to Wound Care and Medical Triage Resource</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">I’ll be out of the office for most of next week, so look for the weekly email on Friday, April 4!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk193804376"></a><a name="ViralHepatitisEliminationPlan"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Dear Syndemic Health Partners:<o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">We are excited to share the 2024 – 2030 Oregon Viral Hepatitis Elimination
</span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/HIVSTDVIRALHEPATITIS/ADULTVIRALHEPATITIS/SiteAssets/Pages/Viral-Hepatitis-Elim-Plan/ORVHEliminationPlan.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Plan</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">,
and our revamped viral hepatitis </span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/diseasesconditions/hivstdviralhepatitis/adultviralhepatitis/pages/index.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">webpage</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">
with you. The plan was developed by Oregon Health Authority staff with many community-based, advocacy, health care and agency partners.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">There are Four Pillars or goals within this plan:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo9"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Prevent new infections;<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo9"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Improve health outcomes;<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo9"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Eliminate health disparities and inequities; and<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo9"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Improve surveillance and data use.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">As a professional in our communities who work with people with multiple health needs, including mental health, substance
use, and peer-driven navigation needs, there are many ways you can assist in micro-elimination of HCV in your community. Specifically, consider:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Familiarize yourself with the Medicaid FAQ regarding
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span><a href="https://stateofhepc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/State-of-Hep-C-Treatment-Costs-Fact-Sheet.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">cost-savings
of HCV curative treatments</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">;
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Familiarize yourself with the SAMHSA dear colleague letter (</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/media/pdfs/2024/12/SAMHSA-CDC-DCL-HIV-Viral-Hepatitis-Testing-December-2024-508c_FINAL.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">12/9/24</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">)
promoting HIV and viral hepatitis B and C testing for all people using drugs;<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Familiarize yourself with OHSU Peer-Assisted Telehealth for HCV and Syphilis (</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span><a href="https://peerpathstohealth.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">PATHS</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">);
and<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Familiarize yourself with syndemic harm reduction resources through the Save Lives Oregon clearinghouse (</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span><a href="https://www.savelivesoregon.org/reduction-clearinghouse/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">SLO</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">).<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Remember, you don’t have to do this work alone!</span></i></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">
We are very interested to partner with you and others in your community to prevent, identify, and treat or
<b>cure</b> viral hepatitis. Together we can support all people living with, or at risk for, viral hepatitis to get the care and treatment they deserve.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Please reach out to the viral hepatitis team for more information at:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span><a href="mailto:oregon.viralhepatitis@odhsoha.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">oregon.viralhepatitis@odhsoha.oregon.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">With gratitude for all your important work,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Shannon, Gabriela, Ann, and Bailey<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">The OHA viral hepatitis team<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk193804376"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Community Health Program ACDP</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Our team is beginning the process of updating the
<i><u><a href="https://nastad.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/PDF-Wound-Care-And-Triage.pdf" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://nastad.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/PDF-Wound-Care-And-Triage.pdf. Click or tap if you trust this link.">Wound Care
and Medical Triage for PWUD and Programs that Serve Them</a></u> </i>resource. Originally released in early 2023, this guide was developed based on input from SSPs, harm reduction services providers, and the people they serve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">As we begin updates to the guide, we are asking for your participation in prioritizing topics to add or expand in the updated version based on your own or broader community experience. This guide is intended
to be used by people who use drugs and the community-based organizations, grassroots programs, health departments, and other harm reduction service providers that work with people who use drugs to provide first-aid tips, preventative health suggestions, and
an overview of injection related-infections for people who use drugs and people who are living outdoors. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#008FC5;letter-spacing:.3pt;mso-ligatures:none">Elika Upadhyay</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">
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</span></b><span style="color:#404040">Senior Associate, Drug User Health</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Shelley Pearson</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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