What is the National Hepatitis Corrections Network (NHCN)?
The National Hepatitis Corrections Network is a network of people with an interest in hepatitis C in corrections. We support a public health approach to hepatitis education, prevention, testing, and treatment in prisons and jails. Network partners include correctional administrators and healthcare providers, researchers, legal and policy stakeholders, community-based organizations, and educators.
What does the NHCN do?
The NHCN serves as a hub of resources and information about hepatitis C in prisons and jails.
The NHCN:
- Tracks broad trends in hepatitis C education, prevention, testing and treatment in US prisons and jails.
- Maintains a database of professionally diverse network partners from around the United States.
- Provides a forum for discussing and debating best practices in hepatitis C management in prisons and jails.
- Maintains a website hosting a variety of relevant information and resources.
- Develops and produces educational materials for incarcerated people about hepatitis.
To engage our partners, the NHCN:
- Connects network partners to each other through email communication, webinars, and in-person meetings.
- Hosts an annual meeting each year in March.
- Provides quarterly webinars on relevant topics.
How do I become involved?
Becoming a network partner requires no obligation. Simply email us to be added to our network partner list and be you will be included in our email communications and offered learning and networking opportunities as they arise. You can always contact us to ask questions, request information, or be connected with others doing similar work.
For more information about the NHCN, contact:
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A little history:
The first Hepatitis Prison Coalition was started by the late Phyllis Beck of Eugene, Oregon. Phyllis believed that everyone with hepatitis C deserved proper medical care - including men and women who are incarcerated. Phyllis passed away in 2008, but her legacy continues through the work of the NHCN.
On May 15th, 2009, the Oregon State House of Representatives unanimously approved Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, a memorial to Phyllis Beck recognizing her life and work on behalf of prisoners affected by hepatitis. Click here to read the resolution (PDF).
The Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington dedicated to providing support, education, advocacy and direct services to people affected by hepatitis. HEP has a long history of working in prisons and jails. You can read about two of our corrections programs here (prisons) and here (jails).