--- title: Practice Support Services | Preventive Care description: Preventive Care | Health care practices in North Carolina face many challenges. Our quality improvement coaches (QICs) are trained to work with you to transform the way in which care is delivered in your practice. --- [![nwahec.png](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/WFUSM_NWAHEC%20Cobranding%20Logo_H_RGB.png?width=2025&height=300&name=WFUSM_NWAHEC%20Cobranding%20Logo_H_RGB.png "nwahec.png")](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/) - [Home](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu) - [What's New at NWAHEC Blog](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog) - [NWAHEC Staff](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/staff) - [Practice Support Updates](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport) # Practice Support Update Blog ## [Q: (Excluding COVID-19), what is the world's deadliest virus?](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/q-excluding-covid-19-what-is-the-worlds-deadliest-virus) Jul 22, 2025, 9:00:00 AM / by [Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/leslie-d-mcdowell-dnp-anp-bc-rn) posted in [Primary Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/primary-care), [medicare](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/medicare), [Vaccination](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/vaccination), [Hepatitis C](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/hepatitis-c), [Preventive Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/preventive-care), [sexually transmitted infections](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/sexually-transmitted-infections), [hepatitis](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/hepatitis) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/q-excluding-covid-19-what-is-the-worlds-deadliest-virus#comments-listing) The answer is The Hepatitis Virus. Hepatitis is also the *leading cause of liver cancer*! ![Hepatitis Day](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Hepatitis%20Day.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=Hepatitis%20Day.png)   World Hepatitis Day is July 28th What is Hepatitis?  An inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D and E). These are of greatest concern because of the burden of illness and death they cause, and the potential for outbreaks and spread. Different Types of Hepatitis: A: Primarily spread when an unvaccinated person ingests food or water that is contaminated with the feces of an infected person. Does not usually cause chronic liver disease. Closely associated with unsafe water or food, inadequate sanitation, poor personal hygiene, and oral/anal sex. An effective vaccine is available. B: Spread when an unvaccinated person is exposed to infected blood or body fluids from an infected person, including from infected mother to child at birth. A safe and effective vaccine offers 98-100% protection. Potentially life-threatening liver infection and a major global health problem. Puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. C: As a bloodborne virus, Hepatitis C is most commonly spread through sharing needles when injecting drugs, and through sexual contact. If appropriate practices are not followed, it can also be spread via inadequate sterilization of medical equipment in healthcare settings or transfusion of unscreened blood / blood products. There is no effective vaccine against hepatitis C. D: Infection with this strain cannot occur in the absence of hepatitis B. This co-infection is considered the most severe form of chronic viral hepatitis due to faster progression to cancer and liver-related death. Vaccination against Hepatitis B is the only way to prevent hepatitis D infection. E: Most commonly found in countries with limited access to essential water, sanitation, hygiene and health services. (Some outbreaks have occurred in war zones and camps for refugees or internally displaced populations.) This virus is shed in the stools of infected persons and enters the human body through the intestine. A vaccine to prevent this strain is licensed in China but is not yet available elsewhere. Did you know....... Medicare covers [Hepatitis B Screening](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/prevention/prevntiongeninfo/medicare-preventive-services/mps-quickreferencechart-1.html#HEP_B_SCREEN), [Hepatitis B immunization and administration](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/prevention/prevntiongeninfo/medicare-preventive-services/mps-quickreferencechart-1.html#HEP_B), and [Hepatitis C Screening ?](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/prevention/prevntiongeninfo/medicare-preventive-services/mps-quickreferencechart-1.html#HEP_C) (It also covers [HIV Screening](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/prevention/prevntiongeninfo/medicare-preventive-services/mps-quickreferencechart-1.html#HEP_C), and since HIV is also a blood-borne virus often associated with hepatitis viruses, can be transmitted through sexual contact,  (seniors ARE sexually active), it is important to offer this as well.) *Sources:* [Medicare Preventive Services Quick Reference Chart](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/prevention/prevntiongeninfo/medicare-preventive-services/mps-quickreferencechart-1.html) [World Hepatitis Day](https://www.worldhepatitisday.org/) [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/q-excluding-covid-19-what-is-the-worlds-deadliest-virus) ## [Improving Childhood Immunization Rates: Need a Plan?](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/improving-childhood-immunization-rates-need-a-plan) Apr 12, 2023, 8:33:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Medicaid Managed Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/medicaid-managed-care), [Pediatric](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/pediatric), [Preventive Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/preventive-care), [immunization](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/immunization) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/improving-childhood-immunization-rates-need-a-plan#comments-listing) There are many challenges faced by practices and providers as they strive to ensure all children are fully immunized and protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.  [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/improving-childhood-immunization-rates-need-a-plan) ## [United Health Care Medicaid Quality and Health Equity Care Gap Incentives Increased](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/united-health-care-medicaid-quality-and-health-equity-care-gap-incentives-increased) Oct 19, 2022, 2:30:00 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Medicaid Managed Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/medicaid-managed-care), [Primary Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/primary-care), [Preventive Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/preventive-care) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/united-health-care-medicaid-quality-and-health-equity-care-gap-incentives-increased#comments-listing) United Health Care Community Plan 2022 CP-PCPi care gap and health equity closure rates are tripling between October 1 and December 31, 2022!   [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/united-health-care-medicaid-quality-and-health-equity-care-gap-incentives-increased) ## [Live, (no-cost) Webinars from UNC Lineberger Cancer Network](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/live-no-cost-webinars-from-unc-lineberger-cancer-network) Feb 9, 2022, 12:30:00 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Primary Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/primary-care), [oncology](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/oncology), [Preventive Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/preventive-care), [screening](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/screening), [continuing education](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/continuing-education) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/live-no-cost-webinars-from-unc-lineberger-cancer-network#comments-listing) Our colleagues at the [UNC Lineberger Cancer Network](https://learn.unclcn.org/) have a variety of live and on-demand content that may be of interest to you.  In particular, the 'Patient Centered Care' series includes topics relevant to primary care clinicians. While it is short notice for the webinar this Friday, consider saving time on your calendar for future offerings (the March 9th event may be especially relevant for you). [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/live-no-cost-webinars-from-unc-lineberger-cancer-network) ## [New Features to the Blog!](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/new-features-to-the-blog) Nov 10, 2021, 9:26:43 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Primary Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/primary-care), [online learning](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/online-learning), [Preventive Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/preventive-care) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/new-features-to-the-blog#comments-listing) Announcing some new features to the blog, accessible by using the buttons under 'Additional Resources'! [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/new-features-to-the-blog) ## [Military and Veteran's Health](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/military-and-veterans-health) Nov 8, 2021, 9:30:00 AM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Preventive Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/preventive-care), [PTSD](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/ptsd), [mindfulness](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/mindfulness), [veterans](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/veterans), [alcohol use](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/alcohol-use) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/military-and-veterans-health#comments-listing) Veterans Day is November 11, 2021. Join us as we celebrate and honor all veterans for their service, sacrifice and willingness to serve for the common good.  [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/military-and-veterans-health) ## [Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley Prevents Chronic Disease Through Hepatitis C Screening Program](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/grace-clinic) Nov 3, 2021, 1:36:49 PM / by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) posted in [Primary Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/primary-care), [rural health](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/rural-health), [Free and Charitable Clinics](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/free-and-charitable-clinics), [Hepatitis C](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/hepatitis-c), [Preventive Care](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/topic/preventive-care) [0 Comments](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/grace-clinic#comments-listing) Northwest AHEC Practice Support would like to celebrate great work going on in its seventeen-county region. Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley in Elkin, NC was one of six Free and Charitable Clinics nationally that received funding from grantee: Becton, Dickenson and Company (NYSE:BDX) to provide multi-year diagnostic testing.  This initiative which began in 2017 is called Point of Care, Enhancing Clinical Effectiveness (PoCECE) program.  The PoCECE program provides a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived point-of-care test system consisting of instruments, reagents and quality control to perform the following tests: Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, Macroscopic Urinalysis, Microalbumin, INR, Hemoglobin A1c, Strep A, HIV, Rapid Hepatitis C, Pregnancy, Flu A & B, and RSV.  The grants also include technical support consisting of standard operating procedures, equipment setup and configuration, competency training and documentation.1 [Read More](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/grace-clinic) [All posts](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/all) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### Practice Support Services Health care practices in North Carolina face many challenges. 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