Breaking the Silence Around Hepatitis Stigma & Discrimination (World Hepatitis Alliance)
2025-04-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar, NY
Breaking the Silence Around Hepatitis Stigma & Discrimination
Wednesday, April 16 | 8 – 9 AM

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Description:
Join the World Hepatitis Alliance in exploring strategies to breaking the silence around hepatitis stigma and discrimination.
Speakers:

Marinela Debu, President, Romanian Association for Patients with Liver Diseases (APAH-RO)
Tatjana Reic, President, Croatian Society for Liver Diseases ”Hepatos”
Cary James, Chief Executive, World Hepatitis Alliance

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National Task Force on Hep B Discussion Forum
2025-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
National Task Force on Hep B Discussion Forum
Wednesday, April 16 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:

The National Task Force on Hep B will be having quarterly meetings in the format of a Discussion Forum to share and discuss the latest news, critical updates, and resources relating to Hep B. Meeting notes will continue to be taken and posted on the website.
Meetings in 2025 will be quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday of the indicated month at 3PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12PM Pacific / 9AM (or 10AM) Hawaii Time.
The National Task Force on Hep B is a grassroots not-for-profit national coalition that brings together clinicians, healthcare professionals, service providers, and patients to discuss news and recommendations for Hep B education, screening, testing, vaccination, linkage to care, and treatment. Past Chairs, co-Chairs, Officers, and Regional Directors serve as Advisors to address the common concerns of individuals who are at-risk for hepatitis B across the United States.
To join the National Task Force on Hep B, enroll to their mailing list here
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Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs (NYS Health Dept)
2025-04-17 10:00 - 12:00
Hep C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs
Thursday, April 17 | 10 AM – 12 PM
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Description:

This 90-minute training will discuss the high Hep C incidence and low treatment initiation rates among young people who use drugs (YPWUD). 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 YPWUD.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the scope of Hep C among YPWUD
Explain the association between the emerging epidemic of Hep C among young persons and the opioid epidemic
Identify factors that can impact YPWUD and vulnerability for Hep C
Identify the principles of youth-centered, harm reduction-oriented service provisions; and
Identify strategies for Hep C prevention, care, and treatment for young PWUD

Intended Audience:
Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, Hep C, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Hep B ECHO (Hep B Foundation)
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hep B ECHO
Thursday, April 17 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:
The ECHO Model™ is a nationally recognized physician education model using proven adult learning techniques and interactive video technology. The model connects groups of community providers with specialists in regular real-time collaborative sessions. The sessions are designed around case-based learning and mentorship to help health care practitioners gain the expertise required to provide culturally competent and quality services for patients. The goal of the Hep B ECHO is to expand provider capacity at the primary care level to diagnose, treat and manage Hep B. Each ECHO session will include one case discussion and a 15-minute didactic aimed to empower providers to manage Hep B. The first session will focus on Hep B testing, interpretation, and treatment considerations.
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CME/CNE/CE | Hep B & C: Coinfection & Reactivation (Clinical Education Initiative)
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00
Hep B & C: Coinfection & Reactivation
Thursday, April 17 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:
This presentation focuses on Hep B and C coinfection and reactivation. Earn Free CME, CE & CNE credit.
Learning Objectives:

Explain the epidemiology and course of Hep B.
Discuss the laboratory testing and diagnosis of Hep B and Hep C.
Understand the role of Hep B reactivation in patients with Hep C.
Describe the clinical management of Hep B/C coinfection.

Presenter:
David Wyles, MD
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HIV/Hep C Coinfection Jeopardy (NYS Health Dept)
2025-04-17 13:00 - 15:00
HIV/Hep C Coinfection Jeopardy
Thursday, April 17 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

This 90-minute interactive webinar builds on our popular Hep C Jeopardy game to expand your knowledge of HIV/Hep C coinfection. In true Jeopardy style, we provide the answers, and you provide the questions. Come test your knowledge of Hep C transmission, prevention, testing, care and treatment. It’s a great way to review or increase your knowledge base while having fun.
Objectives:

Define HIV and Hep C Co-infection
Describe the epidemiology of HIV and Hep C Co-infection
Explain similarities and differences between HIV and Hep C transmission
Describe how co-infection impacts the progression of each disease
Identify prevention and harm reduction strategies

Intended Audience:
Non-medical health and human social services providers.
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CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Complications (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-04-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Complications
Thursday, April 17 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
The current, simplified oral direct-acting antivirals regimen provides an important opportunity for all clinical settings, including primary care, to treat and cure Hep C. Clinical providers in NYC are invited to a 4-part live webinar series on Hep C screening and management presented by liver disease specialists. Join more than 6,000 physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs and pharmacists in NYC, and nationally, who have benefited from Empire Liver Foundation’s clinical education webinars. Join all webinars or a single session!
Speaker:
Arun Jesudian, MD, FACG, Weill Cornell Medicine
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Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Monthly Meeting
2025-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Meeting
Monday, April 21 | 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.

Training | The ABCs of Hepatitis (NYS Health Dept)
2025-04-22 10:00 - 12:00
The ABCs of Hepatitis
Tuesday, April 22 | 10 AM – 12 PM
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Description:
In order to end the viral hepatitis epidemic, increased knowledge is needed among health and human service professionals. This 90-minute webinar will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of Hep A, B, and C.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of Hep A
Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of Hep B
Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of Hep C
Discuss efforts at the national, state, and local levels to end the viral hepatitis epidemic

Intended Audience:
This webinar is intended for non-physician health and human services professionals working with clients at risk for HIV or STIs, such as prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, social workers, and client services staff.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Hep BLiverConnect ECHO (American Liver Foundation)
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
Hep B LiverConnect ECHO
Tuesday, April 22 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:
LiverConnect is a video-teleconference program, which includes a didactic presentation on liver disease or related topic, including question/answer session and immediate audience feedback, and case presentations on liver disease when available. In this session, there will be updates on what’s new in Hep B and an update on the status of the CDC Division of Viral Hepatitis and Viral Hepatitis Laboratory. This ECHO is run by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
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Hep C Medical Care & Treatment Update for Peer Workers - Part 3 (NYS Health Dept)
2025-04-22 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C Medical Care & Treatment Update for Peer Workers – Part 3
Tuesday, April 22 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

This is the third webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to explore practical strategies that peers can draw on to support clients’ engagement in Hep C medical care and treatment. Peer workers will increase their awareness of the overall needs of people living with Hep C and practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion.
Objectives:

Recall NYS AIDS Institute Peer Worker competencies related to linkage to care and patient navigation
Apply harm reduction strategies to help clients avoid re-infection
Counsel clients living with Hep C about the importance of primary care, vaccination for Hep A and B, avoiding alcohol, and practicing good liver health practices
Use motivational interviewing strategies to talk with clients about Hep C treatment and work as part of a care team to assist clients in accessing and completing treatment

Intended Audience:
Individuals seeking peer worker certification.
**Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification.
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Hep C Stigma: From Clinic to the Streets (Hep C Mentor & Support Group)
2025-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Stigma: From Clinic to the Streets
Tuesday, April 22 | 5 – 6 PM
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Description:
Join this webinar to discuss the impact of stigma on individuals living with Hep C. Providers will discuss how they work with patients from various populations and their experiences. Don’t miss out on this informative session that aims to raise awareness and promote understanding.
Speakers:
Dr. Matthew Akiyamma, MD, MSc
Dr. Matthew Akiyama is an assistant professor of medicine and clinician-investigator at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. He provides care for patients with HIV, Hep C, and substance use disorders while conducting research on Hep C among marginalized populations, particularly in the criminal justice system and sub-Saharan Africa.
Dr. Brianna Norton, DO
Dr. Brianna Norton is the Deputy Medical Director of the AIDS Institute at the NYS Department of Health and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes HIV, Hep C, and opioid dependence in primary care. She conducts research on improving linkage to Hep C care for people who inject drugs and formerly served as Medical Director of NY Harm Reduction Educators, a syringe exchange program in East Harlem and the South Bronx.
Dr. Tatyana Kushner, MD
Dr. Tatyana Kushner is the director of the Women’s Helath Liver Program Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and the Outcomes Clinical Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, with a joint appointment in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She specializes in liver diseases, with a focus on viral hepatitis (B, C, and D) and pregnancy-related liver conditions. Her research examines the impact of liver disease on pregnancy and strategies for improved detection and management.

Dr. Anthony D. Martinez, MD
Dr. Anthony D. Martinez is the Medical Director of Hepatology at Erie County Medical Center, where he specializes in liver disease and addiction disorders. His clinic, La Bodega, has gained national and international recognition for its innovative co-localized model of care for viral hepatitis and addiction. He has lectured globally on Hep C management among individuals with substance use disorders.
Dr. Nadia Ovchinsky, MD
Dr. Nadia Ovchinsky is the Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone and a Professor of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She specializes in pediatric liver disease, liver transplantation, and viral hepatitis. She is actively involved in public policy and advocacy efforts and has held leadership roles in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and other professional societies.
Dr. Howard T. Lee, MD
Dr. Howard T. Lee is an assistant professor, gastroenterologist, and transplant hepatologist at Baylor College of Medicine. His clinical and academic focus includes viral hepatitis and health disparities, particularly among LGBTQ+ populations. He chairs the LGBTQ+ Taskforce of AASLD and co-founded Rainbows in Gastro, the first LGBTQ+ affinity group in GI and Hepatology.
Dr. Leah Habersham, MD
Dr. Leah Habersham is an Addiction Medicine Specialist and OBGYN focused on integrated care for marginalized women. She leads an OBGYN-Addiction treatment program at Mount Sinai Health System and provides opioid treatment at New York State’s only female-only outpatient program.
Dr. Swati Antala, MD
Dr. Swati Antala is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hepatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She specializes in pediatric liver disease, neonatal cholestasis, biliary atresia, autoimmune hepatitis, acute liver failure, and liver transplantation.
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Training | From Stigma to Affirmation (NYS Health Dept)
2025-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
From Stigma to Affirmation
Wednesday, April 23 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:
This 2-hour webinar will build skills for providing stigma-free, affirming services to people living with HIV, Hep C and people who use drugs. This interactive training will define stigma, raise awareness about the impact of stigma and provide concrete skills and resources for providing affirming services.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Define different types of stigma;
Identify examples of stigmatizing language, behaviors and institutional practices;
Reflect on the impact of stigma, both personally and professionally;
Identify at least three negative impacts of stigma on access to care, retention in care and health outcomes for the people you serve
Identify the link between stigma, discrimination and trauma;
Describe the principles of trauma-informed care as they relate to providing stigma-free, affirming services;
Enter dialogue about moving from a judgement-based mindset to the approach of providing affirming services

Intended Audience:
All health and human services providers who work with people living with HIV, people who are living with Hep C, people who use drugs, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming.
Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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Hep B in Southern Africa: Epidemiology, Integration, and the Role of Advocates in Civil Society (Hep B Foundation)
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hep B in Southern Africa: Epidemiology, Integration, and the Role of Advocates in Civil Society
Thursday, April 24 | 11 AM – 12 PM
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Description:
Join Hep B Foundation to hear from Dr. Michael Vinikoor, Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, who will discuss the distinct epidemiology of Hep B in the Southern Africa region; efforts to integrate Hep B into HIV programs in Zambia and Malawi and the rationale for this, as well as initial experiences with this at referral centers; and opportunities for advocacy on the part of civil society organizations and other stakeholders across Africa, and where efforts should be prioritized.
Speaker:
Michael Vinikoor, MD, Infectious Disease Physician & Global Health Researcher Focused on Africa, University of Alabama at Birmingham,
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Hep C Intervention Implementation Symposium (International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users)
2025-04-24 13:00 - 18:00
Hep C Intervention Implementation Symposium
Thursday, April 24 | 1 – 6 PM
Location: The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center (6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019)
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Description:
Join this symposium that will cover practical aspects of implementing innovative interventions for Hep C, including point-of-care testing, reflex testing, telehealth, peer support, patient navigation and case finding.
It will showcase best practice models of care, highlighting key research, challenges and learnings in a collaborative environment, with the aim of supporting participants to develop or enhance their own Hep C models of care
Objectives:

Identify areas for enhancement or scale up in your own Hep C service delivery
Understand how a variety of interventions for Hep C work
Identify suitable interventions to enhance Hep C service delivery
Describe how interventions can be implemented in your service setting
Analyze possible barriers to implementing interventions and how to overcome them

View flyer here
Questions? Email Olivia.Dawson@inhsu.org
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Virtual Advocacy Day Training (Hep B United)
2025-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Meeting
Virtual Advocacy Day Training
Thursday, April 24 | 2 – 3 PM
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Description:
Hep B United will be hosting an advocacy training session to provide an overview to those who have never attended a hill visit, or would like a refresher. The call will discuss congressional asks, and tips and trick for conducting Advocacy Day meetings.
Questions? Email michaela.jackson@hepb.org
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Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call (National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable)
2025-04-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call
Thursday, April 24 | 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.

CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Treatment in People Who Inject Drugs (Empire Liver Foundation)
2025-04-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Treatment in People Who Inject Drugs
Thursday, April 24 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
The current, simplified oral direct-acting antivirals regimen provides an important opportunity for all clinical settings, including primary care, to treat and cure Hep C. Clinical providers in NYC are invited to a 4-part live webinar series on Hep C screening and management presented by liver disease specialists. Join more than 6,000 physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs and pharmacists in NYC, and nationally, who have benefited from Empire Liver Foundation’s clinical education webinars. Join all webinars or a single session!
Speaker:
Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH, MA, FACP, DFASAM
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Free Hep B Screening (Korean Community Services/NewYork-Presbyterian)
2025-04-25 10:00 - 13:00
Free Hep B Screening
Friday, April 25 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Glow Cultural Center (133-29 41st Ave, Floor 1, Flushing, NY 11355)
Description:
In collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Korean Community Services is offering Free Hep B Screening at the Glow Cultural Center in Flushing, NY.
KCS liver team will be providing:

Support for blood tests including DNA testing
Support for Liver Cancer Screening
Support for Consultation with Korean-speaking medical providers
Hepatitis B Vaccination Information
Accompaniment to appointment and interpretation services
Free Hepatitis Screening

For more information, call (718) 791-2197 (English) OR (917) 285-4164 (Korean)
View flyer here

CME/CNE | Pregnancy & Substance Use Disorder: Shifting from Criminalization to Chronic Disease Management (Clinical Education Initiative)
2025-04-28 12:00 - 13:00
Pregnancy & Substance Use Disorder: Shifting from Criminalization to Chronic Disease Management
Monday, April 28 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:
This presentation focuses on caring for pregnancy and substance use disorder. Earn Free CME, CE & CNE credit.
Learning Objectives:

Recognize how racial and moral constructs have historically shaped the diagnosis and management of substance use disorder among pregnant and postpartum persons.
Describe key issues faced by pregnant and postpartum persons with substance use disorder when navigating healthcare systems.
Explain the importance of care coordination and harm reduction to support pregnant and postpartum persons with substance use disorder.

Presenter:
David Garry, MD
View flyer here
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2025 NaLa Conference
2025-04-29 - 2025-05-01
2025 NaLa Conference
April 29 – May 1
Location: Palms Hotel (4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103)
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Description:
The NaLa Conference aims to create opportunities to share information and efforts around health disparities that negatively impact the Latinx population such as Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hep C and Substance Use Disorder (SUD), by bridging the varied disciplines of education, advocacy, and clinical care. Thus, creating better health outcomes for the Latinx population.
Learning Objectives:

Increase knowledge, communication and respectful attitudes regarding HIV, Hep C, and SUD among Latino communities.
Discuss the cultural and social barriers faced by Latino individuals in seeking/receiving treatment, care, and prevention for HIV, Hep C and SUD.
Recognize the impact of HIV, Hep C and SUD among Latino communities when compared to other national populations.
Identify culturally tailored medical practices and interventions to Latino patients and populations in order to provide better health.

View agenda here
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Hep C & Pregnancy (NYS Health Dept)
2025-04-29 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C & Pregnancy
Tuesday, April 29 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

The goal of this two-hour webinar is to bring awareness to the topic of Hep C among pregnant persons and people with the capacity to get pregnant, support non-clinicals providers in understanding the importance of promoting health among clients as it relates to Hep C, and educate providers about the importance of linkages to care and reducing potential Hep C transmission.
Objectives:

Describe an overview of Hep C
Understand the epidemiology of Hep C among pregnant people and people with the capacity to get pregnant
Explain Hep C testing as part of routine prenatal care, highlighting recent legislation that mandates universal Hep C screening among pregnant people.
Identify factors of perinatal transmission
Describe care and treatment for Hep C in pregnant people
Summarize harm reduction techniques to reduce future transmission and promote health
Refer clients to NYS Hep C resources

Intended Audience:
Non-medical service providers, such as case managers, social workers, patient navigators, peer workers; and People living with HIV and/or Hep C.
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Virtual Advocacy Day (Hep B United)
2025-04-30 | Zoom Meeting
Virtual Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 30
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Description:
Join Hep B United’s 2025 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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Training | Hep C Patient Navigation (NYC Health Dept)
2025-04-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Patient Navigation
Wednesday, April 30 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
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Description:
This one-day training is designed to provide patient navigators, caseworkers, test counselors and other prevention counselors, with a basic overview of Hep C and its impact in NYC. This training will also cover an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a patient navigator while highlighting successful strategies used by current Hep C patient navigation programs.
How to Register for a Training:

Search for the class that you want in the search bar at the top of the page. You will be taken to that training page and hit the “Enroll” button on the right-hand side.
Go to ” View Content” select “Step 1 – [Training Title] Pre-Test.” Select the “Take Test” button to complete the training pre-test.
Please note that any score is acceptable for the pre-test.
After completing the pre-test hit “Close” at the bottom right-hand corner. Select the back button directly above the training title.
Now Step 1 will be complete and you can select Step 2 “Register for and Attend [Training Title]. You will see the training date and select “Enroll.”
You will receive an email entitled “Course Section Enrollment” where you will find the Zoom ID for the Training.

Accessing Your Certificate:

After the training is complete. You will log back into the training management platform.
Find the name of the completed training and complete steps 3 (training post-test) and 4 (training evaluation).
After completing step 4 your certificate will be available for download.
Please save your certificate on your work or personal device so that you may access it in the future.

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The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis & Hep C (NYS Health Dept)
2025-04-30 13:00 - 15:00
The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis & Hep C
Wednesday, April 30| 1 – 3 PM
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Description:

The goal of this two-hour webinar for health and human services providers is to inform providers about the impact of the nation’s opiate crisis on the Hep C epidemic, so that they may better serve and address barriers for clients who are living with Hep C and/or have a relationship with opioid use.
Objectives:

Discuss the history of both epidemics nationwide and within New York State
Describe the relationship between Hep C and opioid use
Identify harm reduction strategies for their clients
Highlight how the New York State Hep C Elimination Plan works to address health inequities among priority populations who are living with Hep C and/or use opioids

Intended Audience:
Case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers and all other non-physician health and human services manager.
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Hepatitis Awareness Month
2025-05-01
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month!
This month long observance focuses on raising Hep B and C awareness in the United States. This includes raising awareness of the importance of Hep A and B vaccination, testing for Hep B and C, the availability of effective care and curative treatment, and the serious health consequences resulting from undiagnosed and untreated viral hepatitis.

Hepatitis Awareness Month: A Center of Expertise Collaboration (The Family Center)
2025-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hepatitis Awareness Month: A Center of Expertise Collaboration
Thursday, May 1 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:
The Family Center (TFC) in collaboration with AIDS Community Resources, Inc, (ACR) is hosting a virtual interactive sessions that spotlights and celebrates Hepatitis Awareness Month in May. Education and Training’s two centers of expertise will come together to “Check your knowledge” on all things Hep C and its intersection with drug user health.
The goal of this 1-hour webinar is to bring awareness to the topic of Hep C, support non-clinicals providers in understanding the importance of promoting health among clients as it relates to Hep C, and educate providers about the importance of linkages to care and reducing potential Hep C transmission.
By the end of the webinar participants will be able to:

Disseminate accurate facts about Hep C transmission, screening, and treatment
Identify and discuss Hep C infection prevention and harm reduction strategies
Become familiar with relevant clinical guidelines and resources related to Hep C and Drug User Health

Audience:
Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, social workers, patient navigators, and peer workers.
View flyer here
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2025 Association of Public Health Laboratories Conference
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-08
2025 Association of Public Health Laboratories Conference
May 5 – May 8
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
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Description:
The conference is an event for the public health​ laboratory community, bringing together leaders, scientists, influencers and partners to share issues, trends and best practices driving laboratory science and public health today. Selected sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand access after the conference.
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Conference | Health & Social Media: Preventing Harm & Promotion Health (NYU Langone Health)
2025-05-05 09:00 - 14:30
Health & Social Media: Preventing Harm & Promotion Health
Monday, May 5 | 9 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Murphy Auditorium (550 First Avenue, NYC)
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Description:
This annual Health And… conference is designed to advance health equity in bridging the fields of medicine and public health. This year leading researchers and practitioners will explore the complex relationship between digital platforms and well-being. This interdisciplinary conference will examine the health risks posed by social media and discuss strategies for mitigation. Experts will also highlight how social media can be leveraged to improve health at both the individual and population levels through interventions that address social connectedness, the dissemination of health information, and community engagement.
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, May 6 | 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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