October 2022

"Observing Liver Cancer Awareness Month"

Each year 25,000 men and 10,000 women are diagnosed with liver cancer in the US. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, is caused by Hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C cases have increased 5-fold since 2010 and adult vaccination rates are low. Encouraging regular testing, vaccination, and harm reduction techniques for hepatitis play a role in reducing the risk of liver cancer.

The National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) created an infographic on the prevention and elimination of Hepatitis. This resource outlines:

• Hepatitis trends in the U.S
• Opportunities
• And barriers related to the prevention and elimination of viral hepatitis

You can read the infographic - and find more resources to support hepatitis prevention efforts - through the NPIN database. You can also follow our Twitter and Facebook for more information as we continue to observe National Liver Cancer Awareness Month.

New & Notable

The following represent some of the materials recently uploaded to NPIN’s Materials Database.

HepTAC — NASTAD

Harm Reduction Hacks — National Harm Reduction Technical Assistance Center

Traveling Abroad with HIV — Provided by HIV.org

Materials Spotlight

October celebrates National Coming Out Day, National Bullying Prevention Month, Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and Health Literacy Month. The featured materials, campaigns, and resources below provide continuing education opportunities for readers.

The Coming Out Handbook — The Trevor Project

B Heppy — Hepatitis B Foundation

Clinical Considerations for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Monkeypox Virus Infection in People with HIV — CDC

Featured Campaigns & Resources

Check out these resources from CDC programs and NPIN’s Database.

Watching the 2021 Health Literacy and Communications Training webinar series is a great way to sharpen up your skills this Health Literacy Month.

The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) has been recently updated to help students today improve skills on social factors connected to health behaviors, experiences, and outcomes.

Re-environing comm engagement: A Practical Toolkit to Empower HIV Prevention Efforts with Marginalized Communities walks through the foundational concepts and principles that shape community engagement within HIV prevention and care.

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