Hep Free NYC

Virtual Advocacy Day (Hep B United)
2026-05-05 | Zoom Meeting
Virtual Advocacy Day
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Description:
Join Hep B United’s 2026 Virtual Advocacy Day! Hep B United partners from across the country will be coming together virtually to meet with Congressional staff to educate them on the impact of Hep B in their communities, and what Congress can do to support prevention, elimination, and treatment efforts nationwide.
If interested in joining us for virtual meetings, fill out this form. Every group will have an experienced guide to direct you through the Advocacy Day.
Questions? Email michaela.jackson@hepb.org
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2026 Annual NYS Hep C Elimination Progress Report Meeting (NYS Health Dept, NYC Health Dept)
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
2026 Annual New York State Hep C Elimination Progress Report Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 10 AM- 12 PM
Description:
Join us to discuss NYS and NYC progress towards Hep C elimination. Agenda and registration will be shared soon. Please contact hepatabc@health.ny.gov with questions.

Hepatitis Awareness Month Planning Committee (Hep Free NYC)
2026-05-11 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-05-18 12:30 - 13:00
Hepatitis Awareness Month Planning Committee
Mondays April 6, 13, 20, 27 & May 4 , 11, 18 | 12:30 – 1 PM
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Description:
We are excited to raise Hep B and C awareness in 2026!
We’re hoping to be back at City Hall Park for the press conference and organize 2 Hep B and C out reach events, plan potential swag, and provide testing in the Bronx and Brooklyn!
We’d love to have you join us this year as we continue our efforts to raise awareness to eliminate Hep B and C. The committee will meet weekly, every Monday at 12:30 PM.
Awareness Days include Adult Hep B vaccination Day (April 30), Hepatitis Awareness Month (May), National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day (May 15), National Hep C/HIV Co-infection Day (May 17), and National Hepatitis Testing Day (May 19).
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Hep C Consolidation Meetings (Hep Free NYC)
2026-05-11 15:00 - 16:00
Hep C Consolidation Meetings
Mondays, April 13 April 22, and May 11, 2026 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Hep Free NYC is excited to announce the consolidation of the NYC Hep C Task Force and the Housing Works led NYS Hepatitis C Elimination Coalition, NYC Chapter. Join the transition team to discuss how this new union will strengthen efforts and enhance resources to further advance NYS and NYC hepatitis C elimination efforts.
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Patient Navigation for Hep C Navigators Part 1 (NYC Health Dept)
2026-05-14 10:00 - 13:00
Patient Navigation for Hep C Navigators Part 1
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM
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Description:
This two-part, three-hour training will provide patient navigators, caseworkers, test counselors, and other prevention counselors with a basic overview of Hep C and its impact in NYC. It also introduces successful patient navigation strategies used by current Hep C patient navigation programs. This training provides an overview of NASTAD’s Hep C Community Navigation Toolkit and describes how the toolkit can be practically applied to implement and strengthen hepatitis navigation programs.
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National CHIPO Coalition Meeting
2026-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Join the next National CHIPO Coalition Call
Monday, May 18 | 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.

Patient Navigation for Hep C Navigators Part 2 (NYC Health Dept)
2026-05-21 10:00 - 13:00
Patient Navigation for Hep C Navigators Part 2
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM
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Description:
This two-part, three-hour training will provide patient navigators, caseworkers, test counselors, and other prevention counselors with a basic overview of Hep C and its impact in NYC. It also introduces successful patient navigation strategies used by current Hep C patient navigation programs. This training provides an overview of NASTAD’s Hep C Community Navigation Toolkit and describes how the toolkit can be practically applied to implement and strengthen hepatitis navigation programs.
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Hep Free NYC Meeting
2026-06-10 14:00 - 16:00
You are invited!
Hep Free NYC Meeting
A joint Hep B coalition & Hep C NY Meeting
June 10, 2026 (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
