Monday, May 19, 2025
5/19/2025
Eliminating Hepatitis C in Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Service Area. - The ETHIC II funding will enable us to expand our ability to provide testing, treatment and education to Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians service area members. We have been able to start a review of the data available for HCV testing and have successfully scheduled 32 people for HCV treatment consults. We have 10 years of data to review and identify people who may have HCV. Our goal is to contact and schedule everyone with an HCV diagnosis for a consult appointment. When people come to their appointment they will be screened for HIV and Syphilis. Adding a Community Health Worker to assess for social determinants of health and be able to provide needed resources will be a great addition to our team. We will develop the most efficient process for data review, contacting the patient, scheduling and follow up in the first two years of the funding. Developing partnerships with Sault Tribe Health Center Divisions and community organizations for testing, education and awareness activities will be an ongoing goal throughout the 5-year grant period.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).