How to Prepare Bicillin® L-A with Lidocaine for Pain Control During Treatment for Syphilis
January 2026. Developed in collaboration with Kristin Harter, PharmD at the University of California, San Francisco, this instructional video provides step-by-step guidance for adding lidocaine to Bicillin® L-A for the mitigation of pain during treatment of syphilis. This resource is intended for healthcare professionals who provide clinical care and are involved in the preparation and administration of these medications.
STI Clinical Update Webinar – HCV in 2026: A Clinical Update and Review
January 20, 2026 10:30 am -12:00 pm (PST) 1.5 CME units at no cost Registration closes on January 16, 2026 at 3:00PM (PST)
Norah Terrault, MD, MPH, FAASLD Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Neil Kaplowitz Chair in Liver Diseases Keck School of Medicine of USC University of Southern California
Kurtis Mohr, MD, AAHIVM Public Health Medical Officer, Office of STIs and HCV California Department of Public Health
Course Description
Co-sponsored by the California Department of Public Health and California Prevention Training Center at the University of California San Francisco, this STI Clinical Update webinar will provide a comprehensive review of hepatitis C (HCV) in 2026, focusing on clinical cases and test-to-treat models of care.
Learning Objectives
Understand and apply the test-to-treat model for hepatitis C Participants will learn how to initiate direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy at the point of diagnosis, including in community settings, using Dr. Terrault, AASLD or CDPH, or other simplified treatment pathways. Literature supporting the effectiveness and feasibility of test-to-treat will be reviewed.
Use case-based scenarios to identify key clinical considerations Through interactive case studies, providers will explore how to interpret relevant lab values, assess comorbidities, and evaluate potential drug interactions when initiating DAA therapy. Emphasis will be placed on practical decision-making using simplified treatment algorithms.
Implement appropriate monitoring and follow-up during hepatitis C treatment Attendees will learn recommended baseline and follow-up laboratory testing, including HCV RNA viral load timing, and understand whether there is a need for and the frequency and purpose of clinical follow-up visits throughout the treatment course.
To request an accommodation for this event, please email captc@ucsf.edu at least a week in advance of the event.
Opt-Out ED Screening for HIV, HCV, and Syphilis—Dear Colleague Letter from CDPH
March 28, 2022: Emergency departments (EDs) are uniquely positioned to identify people with syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C who otherwise might remain undiagnosed. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommends that EDs consider implementing routine opt-out testing for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C.
Identification and immediate treatment through the ED may have the added benefit of furthering health equity for those disproportionately affected by these infections
Hepatitis C Online is a free educational website from the University of Washington National Hepatitis Training Center. It addresses the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of hepatitis C virus infection. Free CME credit and CNE/CE contact hours are offered. Pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses is also available for many activities.
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