Hep Free NYC

Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Thursday, February 18, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM
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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 | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone in Spanish (NYC Health Dept)
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone in Spanish
Thursday, February 18, 2026 | 2 – 3 PM
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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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Navigating the Updated Hep B Primary Care Provider Guidelines (Hepatitis B Foundation)
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00
Navigating the Updated Hep B Primary Care Provider Guidelines
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Join us to learn about resources and best practices to navigate the newly updated Hep B primary care provider guidelines from those who helped update them.
Presenters:

Dr. David Spach, Editor-in-Chief, Hepatitis B Online
Dr. Amy Tang, Director of Viral Hepatitis and TB Programs, North East Medical Services

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Health Literacy in HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis Care (NYC Health Dept)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
Health Literacy in HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis Care – Health Literacy in Patient Care
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 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:
As a result 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

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Navigating the Updated AASLD Hep B Guidelines (Hepatitis B Foundation)
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Navigating the Updated AASLD Hep B Guidelines
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 2 – 3 PM
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Description:
The management of chronic Hep B is evolving, and staying current with the latest clinical guidance is essential for providers, public health professionals, and advocates alike. Join us for an in-depth overview of The Updated 2025 AASLD Hep B Guidelines, highlighting key changes, new recommendations, and their implications for patient care.
This session will walk participants through updates in screening, monitoring, treatment eligibility, antiviral therapy, and special populations, with a focus on practical application in real-world clinical and community settings. Experts will also discuss how the updated guidance supports progress toward Hep B elimination and improved health equity.
Whether you are a clinician, researcher, program implementer, or advocate, this webinar will help you understand what’s new, what’s changed, and what it means for your work. RSVP
Presenter:

Dr. Marc Ghany, Senior Investigator, Clinical Hepatology Section, Liver Diseases Branch, National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jacki Chen, Hep B patient and patient advocate, senior educator
Dr. Su Wang, former president of the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA)

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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 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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Overdose Prevention Training Series Part 2 (NYC Health Dept)
2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
Overdose Prevention Training Series Part 2
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 10 – 11 AM
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Description:
This training series for hepatitis peer, patient, and telephone navigators will discuss harm reduction principles and overdose prevention strategies that support conversations with Hep C patients around risk factors for overdose. It includes ways to reduce stigma towards people who use drugs (PWUD) and strategies to prevent opioid and stimulant overdoses using tools such as motivational interviewing to engage Hep C patients in overdose prevention services.
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The ABCs of Hepatitis (NYS Health Dept)
2026-03-06 10:00 - 12:00
The ABCs of Hepatitis
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 10 AM- 12 PM
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Description:
As many as 75% of people with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection. 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.
Objectives:
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of Hep A
2. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of Hep B
3. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of Hep C
4. Discuss efforts at the national, state, and local levels to end the viral hepatitis epidemic
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Overdose Prevention Training Series Part 3 (NYC Health Dept)
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
Overdose Prevention Training Series Part 3
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 10 – 11 AM
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Description:
This training series for hepatitis peer, patient, and telephone navigators will discuss harm reduction principles and overdose prevention strategies that support conversations with Hep C patients around risk factors for overdose. It includes ways to reduce stigma towards people who use drugs (PWUD) and strategies to prevent opioid and stimulant overdoses using tools such as motivational interviewing to engage Hep C patients in overdose prevention services.
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Trauma & Its Impact on Clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C (NYC Health Dept)
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00
Trauma & Its Impact on Clients with HIV/STIs/Hep C
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 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:
At the end of this training, 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

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Scaling Up Liver Cancer Prevention Through Hepatitis Elimination in Europe (World Hepatitis Alliance)
2026-03-24 08:30 - 10:00
Accelerating Action: Scaling Up Liver Cancer Prevention Through Hepatitis Elimination in Europe
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 8:30 – 10 AM
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Description:
Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe, with most cases caused by viral hepatitis. While the tools to eliminate viral hepatitis exist, less than 40% of people living with hepatitis have been diagnosed in the EU/EEA. It is imperative that we act now to turn the tide and prevent liver cancer by driving action on hepatitis elimination in Europe. To help drive progress, the World Hepatitis Alliance, in partnership with the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), and the European Liver Patients’ Association (ELPA), is organising a hybrid event to bring together different stakeholders to discuss how to finance and embed comprehensive hepatitis programmes into national cancer plans, building on Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
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Hepatitis Awareness Month Planning Committee (Hep Free NYC)
2026-04-06 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-04-13 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-04-20 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-04-27 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 Basics for Peer Workers (NYS Health Dept)
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C Basics for Peer Workers
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:
This 2-hour training will offer peer workers information about Hep C and will cover basic facts about Hep A and B.
Objectives:
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Recall basic facts about the who is affected by Hep C in New York State
2. Recall basic facts about the functions of the liver
3. Describe how Hep C is and is not transmitted
4. Share information with others about viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction strategies
5. Recall recommendations regarding who should be screened for Hep B and C
6. Describe the two-step testing algorithm for Hep C
7. Recall resources for Hep C testing in NYS
8. Describe to clients the spectrum of illness for Hep C
9. Recall key facts about new treatments for Hep C and resources for Hep C treatment in NYS
10. Counsel clients with Hep C about the importance of vaccination for Hep A and B, avoiding alcohol, good liver health practices, and avoiding re-infection
11. Recall NYS AIDS Institute Hep C Peer Worker competencies
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Hep C Overview (NYS Health Dept)
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00
Hep C Overview
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:
Social services providers are in a unique position to offer support to clients living with or at risk for Hep C. This two-hour webinar provides an overview of Hep C transmission, disease progression, testing and treatment.
Presenter:
James Learned
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Recall basic facts about who is affected by Hep C in New York State.
2. Recall basic facts about the functions of the liver and how liver damage affects the body.
3. Describe how Hep C is and is not transmitted.
4. Describe to clients the spectrum of illness for Hep C.
5. Describe the two-step testing algorithm for Hep C.
6. Describe the goals of Hep C treatment
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B Informed! Hep B Virtual Education Series (Hep B United)
2026-04-07 15:00 - 16:00
B Informed! Hep B Virtual Education Series (Hep B United)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Join us for a session on understanding clinical trials. We’ll cover what clinical trials are, why they are important, how to find reliable information, and what questions to ask providers. The session will also introduce helpful online resources and include a personal story from someone who has participated in a clinical trial, offering real life insight into the experience.
Presenter:
Dr. Yasmin Ibrahim, Hepatitis B Foundation
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Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:00
Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
Thursday, April 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.

Hep C: Epidemiology, Natural History and Diagnosis (Empire Liver Foundation)
2026-04-09 16:30 - 17:30
Hep C: Epidemiology, Natural History and Diagnosis
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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Description:
Many patients diagnosed with Hep C are still untreated, despite the availability of oral, direct-acting antivirals and a simplified treatment regimen.
Join more than 9,000 physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and other clinical staff in NYC, and nationally, who have benefitted from Empire Liver Foundation webinars.
Presenter:
Paul Gaglio, MD, FACP, AGAF, FAASLD, Rutgers NJ Medical School
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Hep C Consolidation Meetings (Hep Free NYC)
2026-04-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-27 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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Nutrition and Liver Health (NYS Health Dept)
2026-04-14 13:00 - 15:00
Nutrition and Liver Health
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 1 – 3 PM
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Description:
The goal of this two-hour webinar is to help health and human services providers understand the impact of nutrition on liver health that will inform their work with clients.
Presenter:
Eric Thompson
Objectives:
By the end of the webinar participants will be able to:
1. Identify three functions of the liver
2. Describe how diet and lifestyle affect liver health
3. Understand how nutrition can help in the care of liver disease
4. Identify strategies to support clients’ nutritional health
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Hep C Treatment (Empire Liver Foundation)
2026-04-16 16:30 - 17:30
Hep C Treatment
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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Description:
Many patients diagnosed with Hep C are still untreated, despite the availability of oral, direct-acting antivirals and a simplified treatment regimen.
Join more than 9,000 physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and other clinical staff in NYC, and nationally, who have benefitted from Empire Liver Foundation webinars.
Presenter:
Abigail Hunter, FNP-BC, MSN, MPH
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Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Monthly Meeting
2026-04-20 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.

Health Literacy in HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis Care (NYC Health Dept)
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00
Health Literacy in HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis Care – Health Literacy in Patient Care
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 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:
As a result 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

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Novel Substances in NYS Drug Supply (NYS Health Dept)
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
What Clinicians Need to Know About Novel Substances in New York State’s Drug Supply
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM
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Description:
The New York State Clinical Education Initiative Hepatitis C and Drug User Health Center of Excellence will be hosting a webinar on novel substances in New York State’s drug supply.
Presenter:
Jennifer Love, MD
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize trends and shifts in the types of novel substances encountered in clinical practice.
2. Describe the potential health effects and risks associated with exposure to novel substances.
3. Identify evidence-informed strategies to support safe and effective patient care in the context of novel substances.
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Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call (National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable)
2026-04-23 15:00 - 16:00
Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call
Thursday, April 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.

Hep C Complications (Empire Liver Foundation)
2026-04-23 16:30 - 17:30
Hep C Complications
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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Description:
Many patients diagnosed with Hep C are still untreated, despite the availability of oral, direct-acting antivirals and a simplified treatment regimen.
Join more than 9,000 physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and other clinical staff in NYC, and nationally, who have benefitted from Empire Liver Foundation webinars.
Presenter:
Stephanie Rutledge, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine
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Tracking and Executing NYC Council Discretionary Funding Award (NonProfit Help Desk)
2026-04-27 16:00 - 17:00
NYC Council Discretionary: Awarded NYC Discretionary Funding? Here’s What Happens Next
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 4 – 5 PM
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Description:
In this workshop, learn about NYC Council Discretionary Funding: next steps to tracking and executing your award. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance during the registration process.
Presenter:
Tamara Keshecki, MPP, MM is the founding principal of AINOK Consulting, LLC which has secured over $27M for clients since its inception in 2020. An ardent advocate and accomplished professional musician, she is an Adjunct Faculty Member and Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Policy and also the Director of Grants and Government Relations for the St. George Theatre Restoration, Inc.
She is an Appointee to both the Small Business Advisory Committee (SBAC) and the Nightlife Advisory Board. In 2014, she received a New York City Council Citation for her contribution to New York City’s cultural community.
Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
1. What is NYC Council Discretionary Funding?
2. Learn about the MOCS Discretionary Tracker.
3. Learn the steps in executing your award contract.
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