The USPSTF recommends screening for hep B in adolescents and adults at increased risk for infection.
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The NYS Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan outlines a coordinated, comprehensive, and systematic approach that will decrease the incidence and reduce the morbidity and mortality of viral hepatitis.
This toolkit was developed to support NYC hospitals and community based health organizations to use surveillance and health record data to assess, improve and monitor hepatitis B and C screening and treatment rates.
The new CDC algorithm for testing and treating pregnant women for hepatitis B The PHBPP Perinatal Algorithm has been finalized and is now posted on the Division of Viral Hepatitis webpage. The link is below: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/perinatalxmtn.htm Here you will find...
Dear Colleague Letter | Hep B & C Screening & Treatment Guidance 2020 (NYC Health Dept)
Featured, Guidelines, News, PublicationsIn March 2020, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended one-time screening for hepatitis C in people aged 18-79. Simplified treatment guidance has been developed for hepatitis B and C.
Hep Free NYC is launching a capacity building initiative to support partners to implement hepatitis B and C telehealth services.
Hepatitis A, B and C in NYC: 2018 Annual Report
News, Publications, Reports, Annual Report, Hepatitis B & CThis report presents an overview of the NYC Health Department’s 2018 surveillance and research data on hepatitis B and C in NYC, as well as the Health Department’s programmatic activities to address these epidemics.
The Viral Hepatitis Program acknowledges that community testing programs are in a unique position to identify people at risk for hepatitis C, to provide testing and linkage to care. The following information is provided to support efficient community testing for programs that use...
Hepatitis A, B and C in New York City: 2017 Annual Report
Publications, Reports, Annual Report, Hepatitis B & CThis report presents an overview of the NYC Health Department’s 2017 surveillance and research data on hepatitis B and C in NYC, as well as the Health Department’s programmatic activities to address these epidemics.
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News & Recent Posts
- Job | Hep C Harm Reduction Peer Worker (Housing Works) January 13, 2021
- NY City Council Discretionary Funding Application | Due 2/19/2021 January 13, 2021
- Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-16-2020 January 8, 2021
- NYC Council Viral Hepatitis Initiative January 1, 2021
- Updated Hep B Screening Recommendation (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) December 28, 2020
- Job | Viral Hepatitis Program Medical Director @ NYC Health Dept December 21, 2020