Hep Free NYC

CME/CNE/CPE | Integrating Harm Reduction into Every Clinical Encounter (NYS Health Dept)
2025-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Integrating Harm Reduction into Every Clinical Encounter
Friday, March 21 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:

Join the Clinical Education Initiative Hep C & Drug User Health Center of Excellence on integrating Harm Reduction into every clinical encounter.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Discuss the guiding principles of harm reduction in the context of working with individuals who use drugs.
Describe harm reduction techniques and communication skills that clinicians can employ in their practice.
Identify the ways that harm reduction approaches can improve patient engagement and clinical outcomes.
Describe common barriers and methods to overcome them when delivering clinical care to people who use drugs.

Speakers:
Benjamin Hayes, MD, MPH, MSW
Susan Spratt
Questions? Email Ana Chevalier at ana.chevalier@mountsinai.org
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Thursday, March 20 | 6 – 7 PM
RSVP
Description:
This virtual training will teach you how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone and provide information on how to access free naloxone.
The training runs for approximately one hour and kits can be mailed to attendees upon request following the training.
Please note: Kits can only be mailed to addresses within the five boroughs of New York City.
To access kits outside of NYC, please visit here.
Once you have registered for the training, you will receive a few follow-up emails from NYC Health Department via Zoom:

Immediately after you register: Registration confirmation email with log-in information
One (1) day and one (1) hour before the training: Training reminder emails

If it is the day before the training and you did not receive an email with the Zoom log-in information, you should reach out to us at naloxone@health.nyc.gov. Please check your spam folder before reaching out, as emails from NYC Health Department may have mistakenly sorted into your spam folder.
Please note: Organizations may register key staff members to be trained, but no more than two naloxone kits will be issued per organization (individuals may still get their own kit for personal use if they would like).
Please do not share the link as seats are limited and log-in information is unique to the registrant.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) Staff: If your organization is a registered OOPP and you would like to be trained in DISPENSING naloxone, this is not the right training to take. Please contact us by emailing naloxone@health.nyc.gov to receive the Training of Dispensers (TOD) calendar.
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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting (Hep Free NYC)
2025-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
You are invited!
Hep B Coalition Meeting
March 19, 2025 (2 – 4 PM)
All are welcome! Invite your colleagues!
This meeting will be held online. RSVP is required.
Agenda to follow.
Questions or comments? Email news@hepfree.nyc

Preventing Liver Cancer from Birth with the Hep B Vaccine: Discussing Childhood Vaccines in a Changing Landscape (Hep B Foundation)
2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Preventing Liver Cancer from Birth with the Hep B Vaccine: Discussing Childhood Vaccines in a Changing Landscape
Tuesday, March 18 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Join Hep B Foundation and NVHR for a 2-part webinar discussing how we can prevent liver cancer through vaccination. In part one, panelists will discuss the importance of the Hep B birth dose, preventing mother-to-child transmission, and the impact of Hep B before the universal infant recommendation. In part two, panelists will discuss how to speak about vaccines in the current landscape.
Speakers:
Kathleen Schwarz, MD, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
John, #justB Storyteller
Love-Vensna Fontilien, MPH, Vaccinate Your Family
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CME/NCPD/CPE/CE | Pan-Viral Testing and Linkage to Care in Emergency Departments & Urgent Care Centers (HealthHIV)
2025-03-18 12:30 - 14:00
Pan-Viral Testing and Linkage to Care in Emergency Departments & Urgent Care Centers
Tuesday, March 18 | 12:30 – 2 PM
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Description:
This is the second of a three-part webinar series that will provide up-to-date guidance and implementation models for pan-viral testing and linkage to care in college and university health centers, emergency departments (EDs) and urgent care settings. This webinar will be interactive with participant polling, live Q&A, links to additional resources, as well as more information about how you may be able to participate in individualized capacity building and coaching support from HealthHIV to implement pan-viral testing and linkage to care.
Key Topics:

Importance of EDs and urgent care in meeting impacted populations where they are
Prevalence of HIV, Hep B, Hep C, and STIs in your community
Evidence-based care guidance and recommendations for HIV, Hep B, Hep C, and STIs
Implementation of testing algorithms and test interpretation
Effective strategies for patient follow-up and linkage to care/treatment

Objectives:

Implement national guidelines and recommendations for pan-viral (HIV, Hep B, Hep C, and STIs) testing and linkage to care
Identify innovative pan-viral testing technologies, models and resources, such as self-/at-home testing
Identify pan-viral linkage to care models to connect patients to care
Apply testing strategies that enhance health equity for populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, Hep B, Hep C, and STIs

Speakers:
Kimberly Stanford, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, The University of Chicago Medicine
Ethan Cowan, MD, MS, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, FAMIA, FASA, Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Questions? Email Marissa Tonelli at Marissa@HealthHIV.org
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Conference | Global Hepatitis Summit 2025
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-21
Global Hepatitis Summit 2025
Tuesday, March 18 – Friday, March 21
Location: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, CA
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Description:
The Global Hepatitis Summit (GHS) 2025 faculty has been carefully selected to achieve the global diversity and gender balance that is reflective of our scientific community today. GHS 2025 will feature the latest developments in viral hepatitis, along three distinct tracks basic/translational, clinical, and public health. 2025 has been designated by the WHO as a milestone year to assess progress towards the 2030 goals to eliminate Hep C and Hep B. Accordingly, GHS 2025 will be taking stock of progress to date while looking ahead towards research, clinical care, and public health interventions needed to achieve global goals to eliminate hepatitis.
GHS 2025 will be as much a networking event as a cutting-edge research conference, featuring dedicated tracks for health practitioners and inspiring workshops for those working in the liver and hepatitis space, where renown speakers will highlight the most exciting recent results in the field and provide perspectives for research and patient management.
View agenda here
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National CHIPO Coalition Meeting
2025-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Join the next National CHIPO Coalition Call
Monday, March 17 | 2 – 3 PM
Email Beatrice Zovich if interested in joining!
Description:
The Coalition Against Hepatitis for People of African Origin (CHIPO) is a community coalition co-founded and led by the Hep B Foundation. It is comprised of organizations and individuals interested in addressing the high rates of Hep B infection among African communities around the world. CHIPO serves as a forum for sharing information and best practices and increasing national capacity to improve Hep B awareness, testing, vaccination and treatment among highly affected African communities.
Speaker:
Sharon Njie, Director of Communication and Strategic Partnerships, Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI), Baton Rouge.

Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Monthly Meeting
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Meeting
Monday, March 17 | 1 – 2 PM
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Description:
The National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) convenes the Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP), a national coalition based in Washington, D.C. that includes community-based organizations, public health and provider associations, national hepatitis and HIV organizations, and diagnostic, pharmaceutical, & biotechnology companies nationwide.
HAP works with federal policymakers in Congress & the Executive branch and with public health officials to increase federal support & funding for hepatitis prevention, testing, education, research, surveillance, and treatment.

CME/CNE | Trauma Informed Care for People who Use Drugs (NYS Health Dept)
2025-03-17 12:00 - 13:00
Trauma Informed Care for People who Use Drugs
Monday, March 17 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:

Join the Clinical Education Initiative Hep C & Drug User Health Center of Excellence on discussing trauma informed care for people who use drugs.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify risk factors for substance use disorder for people who experienced trauma.
Recognize the impact of adverse childhood experiences and how they relate to adult substance use.
Review validated tools to screen for trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
Describe care considerations for substance use disorders among people who have experienced trauma.

Questions? Email Ana Chevalier at ana.chevalier@mountsinai.org
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CME/CNE | Achieved SVR, What's Next? Hep C Post-Treatment Outcomes & Management (NYS Health Dept)
2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:00
Achieved SVR, What’s Next? Hep C Post-Treatment Outcomes & Management
Thursday, March 13 | 4 – 5 PM
CME/ CNE credit
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Description:
The NYS Clinical Education Initiative is hosting a webinar focusing on Hep C post-treatment outcomes and management.
Objectives:

Describe outcomes after SVR, including reinfection and liver disease course/progression
Describe how to manage non-cirrhotic and cirrhotic patients post-SVR
Discuss at risk populations for Hep C reinfection and patient counseling strategies

Speaker:
Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE, Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine
View flyer here
Questions? Email ana.chevalier@mountsinai.org
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Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
2025-03-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
Thursday, March 13 | 3 – 4 PM
Email Frank or Shreya to RSVP
Description:
Hep B Foundation, in partnership with AAPCHO (Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations), created and co-chairs Hep B United, a national coalition of 30+ member coalitions in 26 cities and 15 states, that are working to address Hep B in their local communities. With our leadership, Hep B United members are finding success in bringing together key stakeholders such as community-based organizations, healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics, state and local health departments, student groups, and elected officials and community leaders to increase Hep B awareness, screening, vaccination and linkage to care in high-risk communities.
To learn more about Hep B United, visit www.hepbunited.org.
Join Hep B United Monthly Coalition Call by emailing Frank Hood at frank.hood@hepb.org or Shreya at shreya.koirala@hepb.org.

Preventing Liver Cancer from Birth with the Hep B Vaccine: Understanding the Science & Data (Hep B Foundation)
2025-03-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Preventing Liver Cancer from Birth with the Hep B Vaccine: Understanding the Science & Data
Tuesday, March 11 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Join Hep B Foundation and NVHR for a 2-part webinar discussing how we can prevent liver cancer through vaccination. In part one, panelists will discuss the importance of the Hep B birth dose, preventing mother-to-child transmission, and the impact of Hep B before the universal infant recommendation. In part two, panelists will discuss how to speak about vaccines in the current landscape.
Speakers:
Calvin Pan, MD, NYU School of Medicine
Brian McMahon, MD, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
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Health Literacy in HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis in Patient Care (NYS Health Dept)
2025-03-11 10:00 - 12:00
Health Literacy in HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis in Patient Care
Tuesday, March 11 | 10 AM – 12 PM
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Description:

This 1.5-hour webinar will provide health and human services providers an overview of health literacy and give participants the opportunity to develop skills utilizing health literacy universal precautions to clearly communicate with patients or clients. At the completion of this training, participants will be able to apply two health literacy strategies, plain language, and the teach-back method, to their work.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Define health literacy.
Recognize the health literacy disconnect in healthcare and how this affects patients and the public.
Develop plain language and teach-back facilitation skills.
Identify common concerns and challenges associated with incorporating plain language and teach-back methods with all patients.
Apply two health literacy universal precautions and plain language to their work.
Apply the teach-back method to improve communication and patient understanding.

Intended Audience:
This webinar is intended for health and human service providers and peer workers.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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NYC Council Educational Briefing on Viral Hepatitis (Hep Free NYC)
2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:30
NYC Council Educational Briefing on Viral Hepatitis
Tuesday, March 11 | 10 – 11:30 AM
Email Meg Chappell, if you are a City Council funding recipient interested in attending.

Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, March 11 | 10 – 11 AM
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Description:
This virtual training will teach you how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone and provide information on how to access free naloxone.
The training runs for approximately one hour and kits can be mailed to attendees upon request following the training.
Please note: Kits can only be mailed to addresses within the five boroughs of New York City.
To access kits outside of NYC, please visit here.
Once you have registered for the training, you will receive a few follow-up emails from NYC Health Department via Zoom:

Immediately after you register: Registration confirmation email with log-in information
One (1) day and one (1) hour before the training: Training reminder emails

If it is the day before the training and you did not receive an email with the Zoom log-in information, you should reach out to us at naloxone@health.nyc.gov. Please check your spam folder before reaching out, as emails from NYC Health Department may have mistakenly sorted into your spam folder.
Please note: Organizations may register key staff members to be trained, but no more than two naloxone kits will be issued per organization (individuals may still get their own kit for personal use if they would like).
Please do not share the link as seats are limited and log-in information is unique to the registrant.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) Staff: If your organization is a registered OOPP and you would like to be trained in DISPENSING naloxone, this is not the right training to take. Please contact us by emailing naloxone@health.nyc.gov to receive the Training of Dispensers (TOD) calendar.
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Hep B Elimination in Action: Vietnam's Experience & Global Implications (Hep B Foundation)
2025-03-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hep B Elimination in Action: Vietnam’s Experience & Global Implications
Thursday, March 6 | 9 – 10 AM
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Description:
Hepatitis B is a major public health challenge worldwide, with Vietnam facing a particularly high burden, where the prevalence is estimated at 8-9%. In Viet Nam, fewer than 30% of individuals living with Hep B are diagnosed, and even a smaller fraction is receiving anti-Hep B therapy. This webinar seeks to illuminate the pressing burden of Hep B in Vietnam while showcasing innovative models and best practices for enhancing testing and expanding access to care.
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Wednesday, March 5 | 10 – 11 AM
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Description:
This virtual training will teach you how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone and provide information on how to access free naloxone.
The training runs for approximately one hour and kits can be mailed to attendees upon request following the training.
Please note: Kits can only be mailed to addresses within the five boroughs of New York City.
To access kits outside of NYC, please visit here.
Once you have registered for the training, you will receive a few follow-up emails from NYC Health Department via Zoom:

Immediately after you register: Registration confirmation email with log-in information
One (1) day and one (1) hour before the training: Training reminder emails

If it is the day before the training and you did not receive an email with the Zoom log-in information, you should reach out to us at naloxone@health.nyc.gov. Please check your spam folder before reaching out, as emails from NYC Health Department may have mistakenly sorted into your spam folder.
Please note: Organizations may register key staff members to be trained, but no more than two naloxone kits will be issued per organization (individuals may still get their own kit for personal use if they would like).
Please do not share the link as seats are limited and log-in information is unique to the registrant.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) Staff: If your organization is a registered OOPP and you would like to be trained in DISPENSING naloxone, this is not the right training to take. Please contact us by emailing naloxone@health.nyc.gov to receive the Training of Dispensers (TOD) calendar.
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Training | Intro to Viral Hepatitis (NYC Health Dept)
2025-03-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Intro to Viral Hepatitis
Tuesday, March 4 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM
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Description:
This half-day course will provide health and social service providers with an overview of viral hepatitis. The course will specifically focus on Hep A, B, and C, exploring risk, transmission, and prevention strategies for each. This training will also highlight Hep C & HIV coinfection, Hep C testing and treatment basics.
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CASAC/CPP/CPS | Building Bridges to Cultural Competency (NYS Health Dept)
2025-03-04 10:00 - 15:00
Building Bridges to Cultural Competency
Tuesday, March 4 | 10 AM – 3 PM
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Description:
This one-day training will explore the broad definition of culture and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Define Culture, Humility, Structural Competency, Implicit Bias, Microaggressions, and Health Inequities.
Describe the difference between generalizations and stereotypes.
Describe how privilege and social determinants of health impact healthcare delivery.
Explore potential obstacles to providing effective services.
Recognize how culture will influence the patient’s acquisition of services and the provider’s delivery of service.

Intended Audience:
Any health and human service provider or Peer Worker.
**This training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Training | Prevencion y Respondiendo a Una Sobredosis (NYC Health Dept)
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Prevencion y Respondiendo a Una Sobredosis
Martes, March 4 | 10 – 11 AM
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Descripción:
Esta capacitación virtual le enseñará cómo reconocer y responder a una sobredosis de opioides usando naloxona y le brindará información sobre cómo acceder a la naloxona gratuita. Inmediatamente después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación de Zoom con la información de inicio de sesión. Si no recibe el correo electrónico, revise su carpeta de correo no deseado antes de comunicarse con nosotros. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con naloxone@health.nyc.gov. Si su organización es un Programa de Prevención de Sobredosis de Opioides registrado y desea recibir capacitación en DISPENSACIÓN de naloxona, comuníquese con naloxone@health.nyc.gov.
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Addressing Hep B Discrimination (Hep B Foundation)
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Meeting
Addressing Hep B Discrimination
Tuesday, March 4 | 10 – 11 AM
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Description:
In observance of Zero Discrimination Day, Hep B Foundation invites you to join a thought-provoking webinar focused on raising awareness about Hep B discrimination and advocating for inclusivity, fairness, and dignity for all individuals living with Hep B.
Learn about the social, cultural, and workplace challenges faced by people living with Hep B. Hear from experts in the field, including healthcare professionals, legal advocates, and individuals with lived experiences. Discover effective strategies for combating stigma and discrimination in communities, workplaces, and healthcare settings. Join the movement to create a more inclusive world, where everyone, regardless of their health status, can live free from discrimination.
Key Discussion Topics:

The impact of Hep B discrimination on individuals’ health and wellbeing
Legal protections for those living with Hep B
Strategies for healthcare providers to reduce stigma
Creating supportive environments in workplaces and schools

This event is free and open to all who are committed to ending discrimination and supporting individuals affected by Hep B. Together, we can raise our voices for change and advocate for a more just and compassionate world.
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Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call (National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable)
2025-02-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call
Thursday, February 27 | 3 – 4 PM
Email Adrienne Simon to RSVP
Purpose:
Advocate for accessible, affordable, effective, and rapid viral hepatitis diagnostics, that most closely meet communities where they are, in pursuit of viral hepatitis elimination.
Bring the voice of people with lived experience to the table in developing strategies, activities, and tactics to achieve our advocacy goals.
Membership:
The Working Group is coordinated by the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR). The Working Group is composed of advocates, clinicians, community-based organizations, people with lived experience, and researchers. Membership is open to anyone from these communities who are committed to advancing the Working Group’s goals.
To join the Working Group, email Adrienne Simmons (adrienne@nvhr.org). After joining, members will be added to a Google Group (hepdiagnostics@googlegroups.com) and receive a calendar invite, as well as access to a Google Drive.
Meeting Schedule:
The Working Group meets monthly via Zoom on the 4th Thursday at 3:00 pm Eastern. All Working Group members are encouraged to participate in as many meetings as possible. Notes are provided for those unable to attend.

Navigating Hep C Treatment for Women Who Inject Drugs: A multidisciplinary perspective (NYS Health Dept)
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00
Navigating Hep C Treatment for Women Who Inject Drugs: A multidisciplinary perspective
Thursday, February 27 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:
Injection drug use is the most commonly reported risk factor among new Hep C infections, however, people who inject drugs are less likely to be treated for this curable disease, especially women. Several studies show women, including those who inject drugs, are less likely to initiate treatment than men. Women who inject drugs may experience compounding challenges when accessing Hep C services, including but not limited to stigma, child caring responsibilities, and lack of research dedicated to the experiences of women with Hep C (including pregnant people). Join this panel discussion on the benefits of, barriers to, and best practices for engaging women in Hep C services.
Panelists:
Ashley Magnussen,Greenwich House
Dr. Anthony Martinez, Erie County Medical Center
Mary Raiti, Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, February 25 | 6 – 7 PM
RSVP
Description:
This virtual training will teach you how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone and provide information on how to access free naloxone.
The training runs for approximately one hour and kits can be mailed to attendees upon request following the training.
Please note: Kits can only be mailed to addresses within the five boroughs of New York City.
To access kits outside of NYC, please visit here.
Once you have registered for the training, you will receive a few follow-up emails from NYC Health Department via Zoom:

Immediately after you register: Registration confirmation email with log-in information
One (1) day and one (1) hour before the training: Training reminder emails

If it is the day before the training and you did not receive an email with the Zoom log-in information, you should reach out to us at naloxone@health.nyc.gov. Please check your spam folder before reaching out, as emails from NYC Health Department may have mistakenly sorted into your spam folder.
Please note: Organizations may register key staff members to be trained, but no more than two naloxone kits will be issued per organization (individuals may still get their own kit for personal use if they would like).
Please do not share the link as seats are limited and log-in information is unique to the registrant.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) Staff: If your organization is a registered OOPP and you would like to be trained in DISPENSING naloxone, this is not the right training to take. Please contact us by emailing naloxone@health.nyc.gov to receive the Training of Dispensers (TOD) calendar.
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Machine-Learning Algorithms for Early Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hep B Foundation)
2025-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Machine-Learning Algorithms for Early Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Tuesday, February 25 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Join this Hep B Foundation webinar for Cancer Awareness Month! Hear from Dr. Anand Mehta, who will present some findings outlined in a recent paper highlighting the development and application of a new biomarker platform that can contribute to the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) while the disease is still in its earliest stages and is more treatable and less deadly. Join to learn more about this cutting-edge work and its widespread implications!
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Thursday, February 20 | 10 – 11 AM
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Description:
This virtual training will teach you how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone and provide information on how to access free naloxone.
The training runs for approximately one hour and kits can be mailed to attendees upon request following the training.
Please note: Kits can only be mailed to addresses within the five boroughs of New York City.
To access kits outside of NYC, please visit here.
Once you have registered for the training, you will receive a few follow-up emails from NYC Health Department via Zoom:

Immediately after you register: Registration confirmation email with log-in information
One (1) day and one (1) hour before the training: Training reminder emails

If it is the day before the training and you did not receive an email with the Zoom log-in information, you should reach out to us at naloxone@health.nyc.gov. Please check your spam folder before reaching out, as emails from NYC Health Department may have mistakenly sorted into your spam folder.
Please note: Organizations may register key staff members to be trained, but no more than two naloxone kits will be issued per organization (individuals may still get their own kit for personal use if they would like).
Please do not share the link as seats are limited and log-in information is unique to the registrant.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) Staff: If your organization is a registered OOPP and you would like to be trained in DISPENSING naloxone, this is not the right training to take. Please contact us by emailing naloxone@health.nyc.gov to receive the Training of Dispensers (TOD) calendar.
RSVP

Trauma & Its Impact on Clients in HIV/STIs/Hep C (NYS Health Dept)
2025-02-18 14:00 - 16:00
Trauma & Its Impact on Clients in HIV/STIs/Hep C
Tuesday, February 18 | 2 – 4 PM
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Description:

This two-hour webinar will introduce providers to trauma and the impact on clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C. This course will review the definition of trauma and trauma informed care.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Define trauma and list examples of trauma that clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C encounter
Describe the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study and its importance to providers
Define trauma informed care
List at least 5 triggers that may re-traumatize clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C

Intended Audience:
All non-physician health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV/STIs/HCV.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Monthly Meeting
2025-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Meeting
Monday, February 17 | 1 – 2 PM
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Description:
The National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) convenes the Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP), a national coalition based in Washington, D.C. that includes community-based organizations, public health and provider associations, national hepatitis and HIV organizations, and diagnostic, pharmaceutical, & biotechnology companies nationwide.
HAP works with federal policymakers in Congress & the Executive branch and with public health officials to increase federal support & funding for hepatitis prevention, testing, education, research, surveillance, and treatment.

FY26 NYC Council Funding Application Office Hours (Hep Free NYC)
2025-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
FY26 NYC Council Funding Application Office Hours
Friday, February 14 | 11 AM – 12 PM
Join via zoom
Description:
Join this virtual office hour to get guidance for the NYC Council Funding Process for Fiscal Year 2026. Whether you’re new to the process or need a refresher, this is a great opportunity to ensure your application is on track. Come with your questions to submit a strong application.

Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
2025-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
Thursday, February 13 | 3 – 4 PM
Email Frank or Shreya to RSVP
Description:
Hep B Foundation, in partnership with AAPCHO (Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations), created and co-chairs Hep B United, a national coalition of 30+ member coalitions in 26 cities and 15 states, that are working to address Hep B in their local communities. With our leadership, Hep B United members are finding success in bringing together key stakeholders such as community-based organizations, healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics, state and local health departments, student groups, and elected officials and community leaders to increase Hep B awareness, screening, vaccination and linkage to care in high-risk communities.
To learn more about Hep B United, visit www.hepbunited.org.
Join Hep B United Monthly Coalition Call by emailing Frank Hood at frank.hood@hepb.org or Shreya at shreya.koirala@hepb.org.
