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A network building capacity to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C in NYC
The NYC Health Department has released its 2016 Hepatitis B and C Annual Report, and this past year amended the Health Code to improve complete hepatitis C diagnostic testing and outcomes in NYC.
Comment | NYC Health Code Amendment – Reporting Negative Hep B Test Results (Due 10/25/17)
Advocacy, News, Advocacy Alert, HepCX NewsThe NYC Health Department is proposing that the Board amend Health Code §13.03(b)(3)(A) to require laboratories to report all hepatitis B virus (Hep B) DNA test results, including negative results - please comment!
Comment | NYC Health Code Amendment – Hep C Reflex RNA Testing (Due 7/27/17)
Advocacy, Hep C, Policy Updates, Public Comment, ScreeningRead and provide your comments on the NYC Department of Health proposed health code amendment on HCV reflex RNA testing.
Hep C Advocates – Take action against the Hep C epidemic!
Advocacy, Advocacy Alert, Drug Use, Hep B, Hep C, Hepatitis B & C, Hepatitis C & HIVNASTAD has issued a Call to Action for an urgent response to the nation's hepatitis C epidemic.
Sign On | Increase Funding for Hep Prevention Activities at CDC (Due 4/5/17)
Advocacy, Federal BudgetThe letter urges support for increased funding for viral hepatitis in the FY2018 appropriations bills.
The FY 2017-18 NYC Viral Hep Budget Proposal supports building on the existing success of the City’s viral hepatitis programs, including Check Hep B and C Patient Navigation Program, and Hep C Peer Navigation Program.
This Consensus statement was adopted at the NYS Hep C Elimination Summit and provides a statewide plan to eliminate Hep C.
Sign On | Hep C 2017 NYS Budget and Legislative Platform
Advocacy, Harm Reduction, Hepatitis C, NYS Budget, NYS LegislationVOCAL-NY and Harm Reduction Coalition have released the Hep C 2017 State Budget and Legislative Platform.
The Action Plan’s goals guide individuals and organizations to strengthen the response to Hep B and C.
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News & Recent Posts
- NYC Health Department Form to Self-Certify Medical Condition for COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility (including Liver Disease) February 23, 2021
- Coalition against Hepatitis in People of African Origin (CHIPO) NYC February 17, 2021
- Job | Certified Recovery Peer Advocate @ Addiction Care Interventions February 12, 2021
- Job | Partnerships & Communications Associate Director @ Stanford University Asian Liver Center February 11, 2021
- CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 1-27-21 February 4, 2021
- Hepatitis A Vaccination Alert Issued by NYC Health Department February 2, 2021