Hepatitis B & Pregnancy
2026-06-11 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Description:
Join the Empire Liver Foundation for Session 5 of the Hepatitis B Screening and Management in Primary Care Webinar Series. This session will cover hepatitis B management during pregnancy, including screening, monitoring, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission.
Presenter: Tatyana Kushner, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit available per webinar.
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Free Hep B Screening (Korean Community Services)
2026-06-28 11:00 - 15:00
Free Hep B Screening
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 11 AM – 3:00 PM
Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center, 113-10 101st Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Description:
Korean Community Services (KCS) is providing free Hep B screenings. With just one simple blood test, you can check for Hep B and antibody retention! For inquiries and appointments, please call 888-243-1690 (Punjabi) or 718-791-2197 (English)
View English flyer here
View Punjabi flyer here

Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00
Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 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.

National CHIPO Coalition Meeting
2026-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Join the next National CHIPO Coalition Call
Monday, July 13 | 2 – 3 PM
Email Stella Dlamini 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.

From Harm Reduction to Hep C Elimination (Hep Free NYC, NHRC, HCMSG and NYSHRA)
2026-07-13 17:00 - 19:30
From Harm Reduction to Hep C Elimination
Monday, July 13, 2026 | 5 – 7:30 PM
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Description:
Join Hep Free NYC, National Harm Reduction Coalition, Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, and The NYS Harm Reduction Association for a conversation with subject matter experts as we dive deep into the intersections of harm reduction and Hep C elimination efforts in New York State.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe why a harm reduction approach is critical to hepatitis C elimination
2. Understand the basic concepts of hepatitis C and harm reduction
3. Identify opportunities to engage in advocacy related to harm reduction and hepatitis C elimination.
Panelists:
Emma Fabian, MSW
Executive Director of the New York State Harm Reduction Association
Mike Selick, MSW
Director of Capacity Building and Community Mobilization at National Harm Reduction Coalition
Jeannine Garriga
Outreach Coordinator, Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group
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Functional Cure in Hepatitis B: What does it mean for the US? (Hepatitis B Foundation)
2026-07-14 14:00 - 15:00
Functional Cure in Hepatitis B: What does it mean for the US
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 2 – 3 PM
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Description:
Advances in Hep B treatment have led to new opportunities for “functional cure,” where some patients can sustain reduced viral load after finishing a course of treatment. What does this mean for patients, providers, and the community?
Speakers:
Dr. Chari Cohen, President, Hepatitis B Foundation
Dr. James “JP” Esteban, Sr Medical Director – US Medical Affairs Hepatology, GSK
Justin Chen MPH, Population Health Program Coordinator, Charles B Wang Community Health Center
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Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Monthly Meeting
2026-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026 | 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.

Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call (National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable)
2026-07-23 15:00 - 16:00
Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 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.

Bronx Anti-Stigma March (Bronx Ending the Epidemic Regional Steering Committee & Hep Free NYC)
2026-07-28 09:30 - 14:00
Bronx Anti-Stigma March & Health Fair
Tuesday, July 28 | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Line up at 149th and Brook Ave one block from St. Mary’s Park) and end at 161st and Grand Concourse. A Health Fair will follow at Lou Gehrig Plaza.
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Description:
In collaboration with the Bronx Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Steering Committee and Bronx Links with support from the New York City Health Department, this integrated 2026 effort will focus on addressing HIV and Hepatitis-related stigma — especially in the current climate — to advance equity through stigma reduction. RSVP to table and March.
All are welcome! Come march and connect with local resources!
Questions? Email Ellie Goldfarb at e.goldfarb@housingworks.org
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Brooklyn Hepatitis Screening & Outreach (Hep Free NYC & Hispanic Federation)
2026-07-28 11:00 - 15:00
Brooklyn Hepatitis Screening & Outreach
Tuesday, July 28 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Restoration Plaza (1368 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216). Event will take place in the West Plaza.
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Description:
On July 28th, join Hep Free NYC and Hispanic Federation at Restoration Plaza to provide Hep B and C education and screening to Brooklyn residents!
All are welcome!
Questions? Email Ellie Goldfarb at e.goldfarb@housingworks.org
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Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs (NYS Health Dept)
2026-07-30 13:00 - 14:30
Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 1 – 2:30 PM
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Description:
This 90-minute training will discuss the high Hep C virus incidence and low treatment initiation rates among young people who use drugs (PWUD). This training will help participants understand that novel, simplified care models need to be developed to engage, treat, and cure hard-to-reach patient populations, such as young people who use drugs.
Objectives:
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
-Describe the scope of Hep C infection among young PWUD
-Explain the association between the emerging epidemic of Hep C infections among young persons and the opioid epidemic
-Identify factors that can impact YPWUD and vulnerability for Hep C infection;
-Identify the principles of youth-centered, harm reduction-oriented service provisions
-Identify strategies for Hep C prevention, care, and treatment for young PWUD
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