HIV education day draws professionals from across the region

Dr. Rebecca Eleck, Medical Director at Wheeler Clinic, presents at the Hepatitis C Educational Forum at the Bristol Public Library Wednesday. Photo compliments of Laura Minor, a member Bristol HIV task force.

Posted By: Staff April 28, 2023

A crowd of 50 nurses, doctors, addictions professionals, clinicians from hospitals, clinics, treatment facilities and government offices attended the Hepatitis C Educational Forum at the Bristol Public Library on Wednesday.

Dr. Daniel Smiley, gastroenterologist, Dr Rebecca Eleck, Medical Director at Wheeler Clinic, Inc., Gina D’Angelo and Venesha Heron, Connecticut Department of Public Health and Deanne Walsh, Merck Co.  Inc. presented. Mayor Jeff Caggiano welcomed the participants. 

Information about new laws and public health services was provided along with the history of effective hepatitis C treatment and access to it. The last presentation covered social determinants of health. 

The Task Force was created 32 years ago and offers five educational programs each year. Those interested in joining can contact the chairperson, David Ryan, dryan@wheelerclinic.org. 

Laura Minor, task force member, provided the photo and information contained in the article.

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