Hep C Prevention in Youth Initiative Meeting Highlights | 12-22-16

Hep C Prevention in Youth Initiative Program – Strategic Planning Meeting

NYC Health Department 

December 22, 2016

I. Overview of Hep Free NYC and Hepatitis C

View Hep C 101 presentation

View Hep Free NYC one pager

II.  Responsibilities of Interns

• Dedicate at least 5 hours a month to internship activities.
• Meet once a month for 2 hours to brainstorm on activities and report on projects.
• Serving as “Social Media Ambassadors” (If using social media)

III. Group Discussion – How to distribute the Hep C Prevention in Youth Video

• Create a YouTube video for the youth committee. Post the video on YouTube and share on social media.
• Screen videos at campus clubs and events.
• Ask if University can post video on their social media and website.
• Screen the video at Hunter dorms, have food or beverages as incentive for people to attend.
• Show the video at community centers/schools in communities most impacted by Hep C.

IV. Group Discussion – Goals and Action Plan

Educating young people about Hepatitis C

• Partner with Peer Health Exchange to include a Hep C component in existing curriculum.
• Provide Hep C resources at health centers in schools.
• Host a panel discussion at school about Hep C. Include experts, a prominent researcher, etc.
• Ask if Professors can bring students to the lecture.
• Have a Hep C table at a health event/fair.
• Write an article about Hep C and place in school/community newspaper.
• Organize a walk or 5k in awareness of Hep C.
• Decide on how we can target and educate those most at risk. How do we get resources to this community?

Social Media Campaigns

• Create a logo and name for the group.
• Create a youth Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.
• Create a filter on Snapchat that raises awareness about Hep C.
• Do a challenge, such as ice bucket, pushups, to raise awareness about veterans.
• Do a six second vine posting about Hep C.
• Decide on core message of social media campaign. What do we want to disseminate? Should we have a graphic with an image? How will the message be conveyed correctly?

To Do Items

• Next Meeting – January 11, 12 – 2 PM at NYC Health Dept
• Before next meeting, post two separate times on social media information/resources regarding Hep C.
• Before next meeting, send Danny name ideas for the group.
• Before next meeting, email Danny if you would like to be in the social media, or education group to begin planning activities.