Hep Free NYC

Training | Meeting & Working with Clients Remotely (NYS Health Dept)
2025-01-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Meeting & Working with Clients Remotely
Thursday, January 9 | 11 AM – 1 PM
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Description:
This 90-minute webinar is designed to help participants enhance their knowledge and skills for effectively delivering remote services to clients.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Describe the benefits and challenges of meeting with clients remotely.
Identify at least 2 resources for facilitating remote meetings with clients.
Outline at least 3 key considerations for meeting with clients remotely.

Intended Audience:
This webinar is intended for non-medical human service providers, including peers and peer workers, who engage with clients remotely.

Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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NYC Council Funding Process & Elected Officials Outreach Training (Hep Free NYC)
2025-01-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
NYC Council Funding Process & Elected Officials Outreach Training
Wednesday, January 8 | 3 – 4:30 PM
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Description:
Join us to learn the step-by-step process to apply for NYC Council funding and acquire new strategies and tips for communicating with elected officials. Hear from experts about how to effectively fill out the NYC Council funding application. Get tips on how to hone your organization’s “elevator pitch” and how to request additional funding through City Council member items.
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2025-01-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention and Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, January 7 | 2 – 3 PM
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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 | Hep C Patient Navigation 101 and 201 - Part 1 (National Harm Reduction Coalition)
2025-01-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Patient Navigation 101 and 201 – Part 1
Tuesday, January 7 | 10 AM – 1 PM

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Description:
This two-part training will provide patient navigators, caseworkers, test counselors, and other prevention counselors with a basic overview of Hep and its impact in NYC. It also introduces successful patient navigation strategies used by current Hep C patient navigation programs. This training will also provide an overview of NASTAD’s Hep C Community Navigation Toolkit and describe how the toolkit can be practically applied to implement and strengthen hepatitis navigation programs.

**It is recommended to attend both sessions – part 1 & 2.
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Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call (National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable)
2024-12-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Monthly Call
Thursday, December 26 | 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.

National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) Monthly Call
2024-12-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
NVHR Grassroots Advocacy Monthly Call
Thursday, December 19 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month to learn about updates in viral hepatitis advocacy and to share progress in your jurisdiction. To add an item to the agenda, email adrienne@nvhr.org. Because together, and only together, we can eliminate viral hepatitis!
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2024-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Wednesday, December 18 | 2 – 3 PM
Register
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.
Register here

CME/CE | Simplified Hep C Screening and Care in Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinics (Clinical Care Options)
2024-12-17 12:00 - 13:30
Simplified Hep C Screening and Care in Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinics
Tuesday, December 17 | 12 – 1:30 PM
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Description:
Learn how to overcome barriers to Hep C testing and treatment for priority groups such as men who have sex with men and pregnant individuals by providing care in locations where they already access other services. In this live virtual workshop, gain insights from experts who have successfully implemented care in sexual and reproductive health clinics. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions to help you identify challenges and find solutions for your own practice.
Objectives:
By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

Implement strategies to enhance Hep C screening rates across various healthcare settings.
Utilize guideline-based and expert-recommended approaches for simplified Hep C care.
Gain skills to provide Hep C treatment in nontraditional environments, such as addiction medicine and sexual/reproductive health clinics.

Target Audience:
This training is designed for healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of individuals with or at risk for Hep C virus. This includes practitioners in fields such as addiction medicine, sexual and reproductive health, and primary care settings.
Speakers:

Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE, Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
Tzu-Hao (Howard) Lee, MD, Assistant Professor, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Division of Abdominal Transplant, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

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Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Monthly Meeting
2024-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hepatitis Appropriations Partnership (HAP) Meeting
Monday, December 16 | 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.

Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
2024-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hep B United Coalition Monthly Call
Thursday, December 12 | 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.

Training | Intro to Viral Hepatitis (NYC Health Dept)
2024-12-12 13:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Intro to Viral Hepatitis
December 12 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Please use this website to create your account: nychealthtrainingext.mkscloud.com
Once you’ve created an account, please follow the steps below to register for trainings.
Description:
This half-day course will provide health and social service providers with an overview of viral hepatitis. The course will specifically focus on Hep A, B, and C, exploring risk, transmission, and prevention strategies for each. This training will also highlight Hep C & HIV coinfection, Hep C testing and treatment basics.

Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone - Spanish (NYC Health Dept)
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Prevencion y Respondiendo a Una Sobredosis
Jueves, Diciembre 12 | 10 – 11 AM
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Descripción:
Esta capacitación virtual le enseñará cómo reconocer y responder a una sobredosis de opioides usando naloxona y le brindará información sobre cómo acceder a la naloxona gratuita. Inmediatamente después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación de Zoom con la información de inicio de sesión. Si no recibe el correo electrónico, revise su carpeta de correo no deseado antes de comunicarse con nosotros. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con naloxone@health.nyc.gov. Si su organización es un Programa de Prevención de Sobredosis de Opioides registrado y desea recibir capacitación en DISPENSACIÓN de naloxona, comuníquese con naloxone@health.nyc.gov.
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NYC Hep C Task Force Meeting (Hep Free NYC)
2024-12-11 14:00 - 16:00
You are invited!
Hep C Task Force Meeting
December 11, 2024 (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

Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, December 10 | 6 – 7 PM
Register
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.
Register here

Training | HIV & Hep C Co-Infection (NYS Health Dept)
2024-12-10 10:00 - 13:30
HIV & Hep C Co-Infection
Tuesday, December 10 | 10 AM – 1:30 PM
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Description:
This two-part, 3-hour training (2 sessions of 1.5 hours each) is designed for health and human service providers working with people living with HIV who need updated information on HIV/Hep C co-infection to improve client care.
This training is approved by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for 3 clock hours toward CASAC/CPP/CPS certification renewal.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand key information about liver health and Hep C, including transmission, prevention, screening, and treatment.
Advise HIV-positive clients on the importance of knowing their Hep C status.
Explain how HIV/Hep C co-infection impacts disease progression.
Recognize recent advancements in treatment for co-infected individuals.
Identify three additional service needs for people with both HIV and Hep C.

Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org
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NYS Ending the Epidemic Summit (NYS Health Dept)
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-11 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Ending the Epidemic Summit & World AIDS Day
Tuesday, December 10 – Wednesday, December 11
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Description:
Join the 9th Annual NYS Ending the Epidemic Summit and 26th Annual World AIDS Day event that will highlight will highlight innovative syndemic approaches to addressing the intersecting epidemics of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, and/or substance use. This virtual meeting will feature expert speakers, valuable resources, and discussions aimed at advancing the fight against HIV/AIDS in New York State.
View agenda here
Questions? Email ete@health.ny.gov
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Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2024-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Thursday, December 5 | 6 – 7 PM
Register
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.
Register here

CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Treatment in People of Reproductive Age, Pregnancy and Children (Empire Liver Foundation)
2024-12-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Treatment in People of Reproductive Age, Pregnancy and Children
Thursdays, December 5 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
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Description:
This training is designed to educate clinical providers on current Hep C screening and treatment guidelines for people of reproductive age, pregnant people and children.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

​Explain changes in Hep C epidemiology nationally, including among people of childbearing age and pregnant people
Recall current Hep C screening and treatment guidelines for people of childbearing age, pregnant people and children
Describe the risk of gestational parent-to-child transmission of Hep C
Understand the impact of Hep C on pregnancy

Speaker:
Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE, Assistant Professor of Medicine Divisions of Liver Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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B Informed Hep B Patient Conference (Hep B Foundation)
2024-12-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
B Informed Hep B Patient Conference

Thursday, December 5 | 1 – 4 PM
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Description:
Join the Hep B Foundation for a Virtual B Informed Patient Conference to provide a platform for people with lived experience, health care providers, and researchers to engage in meaningful conversation about Hep B and Hep D. The meeting will feature presentations and panel discussions focused on patient advocacy and empowering people living with Hep B to overcome stigma and find meaning beyond their diagnosis. Experts will also share information on the Hep B cure pipeline and functional cure.
View flyer here
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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting (Hep Free NYC)
2024-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
You are invited!
Hep B Coalition Meeting
December 4, 2024 (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

Training | Hep C Basics for Peer Workers (NYS Health Dept)
2024-12-04 10:00 - 12:00
Hep C Basics for Peer Workers
December 4 | 10 AM – 12 PM
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This 2-hour training at the Regional Training Center will provide peer workers with information on Hep C, along with essential details about Hep A and B.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Recall key information about who is affected by Hep C in NYS.
Understand the basic functions of the liver.
Explain how Hep C is and is not transmitted.
Share information about viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction strategies.
Recall who should be screened for Hep B and C.
Describe the two-step testing process for Hep C.
Identify resources for Hep C testing in NYS.
Explain the spectrum of illness associated with Hep C to clients.
Recall important facts about new treatments for Hep C and available treatment resources in New York State.
Advise clients with Hep C on the importance of Hep A and B vaccination, avoiding alcohol, maintaining good liver health, and preventing re-infection.
Recall the NYS AIDS Institute Hep C Peer Worker competencies.

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Questions? Email rtc.contact@caiglobal.org

Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2024-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention and Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, December 3 | 10 – 11 AM
Register
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.
Register here

Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2024-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, December 3 | 10 – 11 AM
Register
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.
Register here

Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Call (National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable)
2024-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
Viral Hepatitis Diagnostics Working Group Monthly Call
Thursday, November 28 | 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.

Training | Overdose Prevention & Response with Naloxone (NYC Health Dept)
2024-11-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Overdose Prevention and Response with Naloxone
Tuesday, November 26 | 6 – 7 PM
Register
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.
Register here

CME/CNE/CEU | Hep C Treatment in People Experiencing Homelessness (Empire Liver Foundation)
2024-11-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Hep C Treatment in People Experiencing Homelessness
Thursdays, November 21 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit offered per webinar
RSVP
Description:
This training is designed to educate clinical providers on current Hep C screening and treatment guidelines and how to best support people experiencing homelessness to complete their Hep C treatment.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

Acquire a basic understanding of Hep C screening and treatment
Learn how to support people experiencing homelessness to complete their Hep C treatment
Hone their engagement practices with people facing multiple social, medical, and emotional challenges
Remain engaged with people who are highly transient in the homeless service system

Speaker:
Abigail Hunter, FNP-BC, MSN, MPH, Clinical Program Manager, Mount Sinai Health System
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National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) Monthly Call
2024-11-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
NVHR Grassroots Advocacy Monthly Call
Thursday, November 21 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month to learn about updates in viral hepatitis advocacy and to share progress in your jurisdiction. To add an item to the agenda, email adrienne@nvhr.org. Because together, and only together, we can eliminate viral hepatitis!
Register here

Understanding Viral Persistence to Cure Hep B (Hep B Foundation)
2024-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
Understanding Viral Persistence to Cure Hep B
Wednesday, November 20 | 4 – 5 PM
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Description:
The Hep B Foundation’s 24th Annual Bruce Witte Lecture will take place on November 20 at 4 p.m. EDT. This year, they are honored to host Fabien Zoulim, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine at Lyon I University.
Fabien Zoulim is Head of the Hepatology Department at the Hospices Civils de Lyon, and Head of the INSERM laboratory on Pathobiology and Therapy of Liver Diseases. He founded the Lyon Hepatology Institute in 2023. Dr. Zoulim is Associate Editor for GUT, and also served as a Governing Board member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL). His research is focusing on the mechanisms of Hep B persistence to find a cure for Hep B. He is also coordinating the ANRS “Hep B cure” Task Force in France since 2014, and co-founded the International Coalition to Eliminate Hep B in 2016. For his research on “Hep B cure”, Dr. Zoulim received the 2004 William Prusoff and the 2023 Gertrude Elion awards of the International Society for Antiviral Research, and the 2022 Distinguished Award in Hep B Research from the International Hep B meeting.
Dr. Zoulim will deliver a lecture on “Understanding Viral Persistence to Cure Hep B.” This promises to be a thought-provoking presentation for scientists, clinicians, public health professionals, community advocates and people living with Hep B.
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Viral Hepatitis Advocacy Kickoff (Hep Free NYC)
2024-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Viral Hepatitis Advocacy Kickoff
Wednesday, November 20 | 3 – 4:30 PM
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Description:
Join us to launch the FY26 advocacy season, learn about upcoming city and state funding and advocacy opportunities, and participate in a Power Mapping exercise to engage your local elected officials even more effectively. Register now to increase your organization’s viral hepatitis funding and advocacy this year!
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B Informed! Unpacking the New Hep B Case Definitions (Hep B United)
2024-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, NY
Unpacking the New Hep B Case Definitions
Tuesday, November 19 | 3 – 4 PM
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Description:
Register today for B Informed!, a Hep B Virtual Education Series, geared toward anyone interested in learning more about Hep B including patients, family members, community advocates, health care providers, public health professionals, and community members. Sessions are every-other-month on the third Tuesday at 3pm ET and are 45 minutes long.
This inspiring session features CDC guest, Cody Bennett who will will discuss the new CSTE hepatitis B case definitions and its impact on jurisdictions’ surveillance efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired to make a difference.
Speaker:
Cody Bennett, MPH, Viral Hepatitis Epidemiologist and Surveillance officer, Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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