Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Monthly Meeting
2026-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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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