On World Hepatitis Day 2016, hundreds of New Yorkers participated in educational forums, social media campaigns and free hepatitis screenings.
General News
Mary T. Basset, NYC Health Commissioner, wrote a letter to CMS in support of Medicare coverage of Hepatitis B screening.
Study shows that two out of five Bronx residents who test positive for hepatitis C are undiagnosed. The Health Department’s Viral Hepatitis Program offers free resources to support health care providers in hepatitis B and C screening and care.
World Hepatitis Day provides a platform for people to speak out, be engaged and take action to ensure global commitments are met and viral hepatitis is eliminated by 2030.
The FDA has approved the drug Epclusa to treat adult patients with chronic Hep C both with and without cirrhosis.
Over 500 Hep Free NYC LGBTQ Resource Cards were passed out during LGBTQ Pride.
his presentation includes tips from providers experienced with advocating successfully for hepatitis C medication coverage for their patients.
The Hep Free NYC LGBTQ Working Group has created a Hepatitis Resource Card for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community.
Presentation | Small hospital improves screening and implements reflex testing HepCX Champion and Director of Ambulatory Services of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Dr. Neil Pasco, presented at the June 2nd champion’s meeting. Dr. Pasco described the current state of hep C ca...
Join the #FundHep social media campaign in an effort to advocate for more Federal funds for hepatitis in FY2017!
