Improving the health of rural Kentuckians.Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program
The Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program (KHAMP) is a statewide mentorship and training initiative designed to strengthen hepatitis C prevention, treatment, and care across the Commonwealth. KHAMP connects healthcare professionals, public health partners, and community-based organizations with clinical experts and practical resources to support evidence-based care, improve access to treatment, and advance hepatitis C elimination efforts in Kentucky.
Support Offered
- One-on-one mentoring and expert consultation
- Monthly case-based learning sessions and office hours
- Quarterly training for clinical and community-based professionals
- Educational resources and tools for outreach and program development
- Data and program support resources, including referral and care coordination tools
Featured Educational Videos on Hepatitis C
Kentucky HCV: Did You Know?
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A Story of Occupational Exposure
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A Story of Drug Exposure
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Our Goals
Identify the epidemiology
of hepatitis and fatty liver disease and strengthen provider understanding of liver health impacts.
of hepatitis and fatty liver disease and strengthen provider understanding of liver health impacts.
Define and apply evidence-based screening, testing, and treatment recommendations
to improve early diagnosis of hepatitis C and fatty liver disease.
to improve early diagnosis of hepatitis C and fatty liver disease.
Improve the health of individuals in underserved communities
throughout the Commonwealth by strengthening a primary care workforce trained to screen, diagnose, treat, and follow persons with hepatitis C and fatty liver disease.
throughout the Commonwealth by strengthening a primary care workforce trained to screen, diagnose, treat, and follow persons with hepatitis C and fatty liver disease.
Bridge gaps between prevention and long-term management
of hepatitis infections and fatty liver disease while increasing the number of individuals successfully treated.
of hepatitis infections and fatty liver disease while increasing the number of individuals successfully treated.
Empower state leaders and clinical partners
to develop team-based programs that improve both individual and public health and align with the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan .
to develop team-based programs that improve both individual and public health and align with the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan .
To access KHAMP training resources and materials, an active membership with the Kentucky Rural Health Association is required.
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