- Prevention in FocusThis article looks at why linkage to care is important and highlights programs and practices that could help to address barriers and improve linkage.
- A study out of the United States found that the addition of a linkage to care specialist within the HIV testing protocol of the Los Angeles LGBT Center resulted in over 90% of people newly diagnosed…
- With the advent of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), hepatitis C treatment is more widely available than in the past, although linking patients to care remains challenging.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed the Hepatitis Testing and Linkage to Care initiative (HepTLC), which awarded grants to 34 organizations committed to increasing…
- An intensive, time-limited linkage-to-care intervention positively impacts engagement in HIV care.
- Prevention in FocusA summary of a systematic review and meta-analysis that aims to identify evidence-based interventions to improve hepatitis C care.
- American study shows HIV linkage-to-care and retention programs are cost-saving.
- Programming ConnectionProject HEAL (Hepatitis C Engagement and Accessible Linkage) tested and treated homeless or underhoused individuals who accessed services at a network of community health centres, shelters and harm…
- CATIE NewsU.S. study finds that HIV is most likely to be transmitted when a person is undiagnosed . 80% of transmissions originate in those who are undiagnosed or not ...
- Programming ConnectionA single visit hepatitis C testing and linkage program used a mobile unit staffed by a nurse and navigator/educator.
- Check Hep C is a community-based program in New York City focused on linkage to care and patient navigation for hepatitis C treatment for high-risk populations, including people who use drugs.
- Programming ConnectionAn interdisciplinary clinical team charged with improving HIV testing, engagement, linkage to and retention in HIV care for people who face some of the most challenging barriers to healthcare.