A funder | New York City Council |
A service provider | Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL-NY) |
Is Current | no |
Amount | 10,000 USD |
Goods | Hepatitis B/C Initiative |
Notes | This allocation will fund the training of local health providers to test for Hepatitis B and C; outreach and screening by DOHMH and local Community-Based Organizations to encourage testing for Hepatitis; and supporting linkages to culturally competent care for those diagnosed with Hepatitis B or C. Hepatitis B & C are potentially fatal diseases widespread in NYC that are usually asymptomatic until a person is diagnosed with advanced liver cancer. |