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UID:10077746-1779107400-1779109200@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Hepatitis Awareness Month Planning Committee (Hep Free NYC)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nHepatitis Awareness Month Planning Committee\nMondays April 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 & May 4 \, 11\, 18 | 12:30 – 1 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nWe are excited to raise Hep B and C awareness in 2026! \nWe’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! \nWe’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. \nAwareness 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). \nRSVP[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hepatitis-awareness-month-planning-committee-hep-free-nyc-4/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Hep B,Hep C
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
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SUMMARY:National CHIPO Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin the next National CHIPO Coalition Call\nMonday\, May 18 | 2 – 3 PM\nEmail Stella Dlamini if interested in joining!\nDescription:\nThe Coalition Against Hepatitis for People of African Origin (CHIPO) is a community coalition co-founded and led by the Hep B Foundation. It is comprised of organizations and individuals interested in addressing the high rates of Hep B infection among African communities around the world. CHIPO serves as a forum for sharing information and best practices and increasing national capacity to improve Hep B awareness\, testing\, vaccination and treatment among highly affected African communities. \nThe May CHIPO call features a presentation by Dr Olorunseun Ogunwobi\, who will discuss challenges and opportunities for tackling hepatitis B among African immigrants.
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/national-chipo-coalition-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, NY
CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Hep B,Hep B Coalition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="CHIPO - Coalition Against Hepatitis for People of African Origin":MAILTO:Chari.Cohen@hepb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062941
CREATED:20260505T145741Z
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UID:10077774-1779184800-1779190200@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Health Literacy in HIV\, STI & Viral Hepatitis Care (NYS AIDS Institute)
DESCRIPTION:Health Literacy in HIV\, STI & Viral Hepatitis Care – Health Literacy in Patient Care\nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026 | 10 – 11:30 AM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis 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. \nObjectives:\nAs a result of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine health literacy\nRecognize the health literacy disconnect in healthcare and how this affects patients and the public\nDevelop plain language and teach-back facilitation skills\nIdentify common concerns and challenges associated with incorporating plain language and teach-back methods with all patients\nApply two health literacy universal precautions and plain language to their work\nApply the teach-back method to improve communication and patient understanding\n\nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/health-literacy-in-hiv-sti-viral-hepatitis-care-nys-aids-institute/
CATEGORIES:Education,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062941
CREATED:20260513T145031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145031Z
UID:10077777-1779184800-1779192000@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Steps of City Hall Press Event (Hep Free NYC)
DESCRIPTION:Steps of City Hall Press Event\nMay 19 | 10 AM – 12 PM\nCity Hall Park (Wets Gate Across from 250 Broadway)\nRSVP\nDescription:\nJoin us at City Hall to raise awareness for Hep B and C prevention\, care and treatment! Bring posters and your organization’s banner to show your Hep Free NYC spirit! After\, meet behind City Hall at 52 Chambers St! Together\, we can eliminate Hep B and C! \nGuest Speakers:\n\nDiana Diaz-Munoz\, MPH\, Director Of Capacity Building\, Viral Hepatitis Program\, NYC Health Department\nDr. Benjamin Hayes\, MD\, Montefiore Hospital and OnPoint NYC\nDr. Julie Yoko Yoshimachi DNP\, FNP-BC\, Hep B Program Director\, Charles B. Wang Community Health Center\nNatalia Gonzalez-Varela\, MPH\, Medspan Manager\, NYC H+H Correctional Health Program\nBinh Ly\, Hep B Storyteller\, Hep B Foundation\nZaida Aguilar\, Hep C Peer & Hep C Cured\, Housing Works\nJeanette Mathews\, Hep C Patient Navigator\, OnPoint NYC\n\nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/steps-of-city-hall-press-event-hep-free-nyc/
LOCATION:250 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Awareness Event,Hep B,Hep C
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
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CREATED:20260501T004024Z
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SUMMARY:Hep C Screening and Pretreatment Evaluation (Clinical Education Initiative)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C Screening and Pretreatment Evaluation\nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis session will provide an overview of Hep C screening\, including who should be tested and why. It will also walk through the Hep C testing algorithm to support accurate diagnosis\, and review the key components of pre-treatment evaluation for patients with Hep C infection. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\n1. Understand in whom screening for Hep C is indicated\n2. Describe the Hep C testing algorithm\n3. List components of pre-treatment evaluation for Hep C infection \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hep-c-screening-and-pretreatment-evaluation-clinical-education-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062941
CREATED:20260226T020437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T021207Z
UID:10077632-1779357600-1779368400@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Patient Navigation for Hep C Navigators Part 2 (NYC Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Patient Navigation for Hep C Navigators Part 2\nThursday\, May 21\, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis two-part\, three-hour training will provide patient navigators\, caseworkers\, test counselors\, and other prevention counselors with a basic overview of Hep C and its impact in NYC. It also introduces successful patient navigation strategies used by current Hep C patient navigation programs. This training provides an overview of NASTAD’s Hep C Community Navigation Toolkit and describes how the toolkit can be practically applied to implement and strengthen hepatitis navigation programs. \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/patient-navigation-for-hep-c-navigators-part-2-nyc-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000
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CREATED:20260427T202011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T161418Z
UID:10077762-1779381000-1779384600@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Hepatitis B Pre-Treatment Evaluation and Treatment Initiation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nREGISTER\nDescription:\nJoin the Empire Liver Foundation for Session 2 of the Hepatitis B Screening and Management in Primary Care Webinar Series. This session will cover pre-treatment evaluation and guidance on initiating treatment for patients with hepatitis B. \nPresenter: Ira Jacobson\, MD\, NYU Langone Health \n1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit available per webinar. \nREGISTER
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hepatitis-b-pre-treatment-evaluation-and-treatment-initiation/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Empire Liver Foundation":MAILTO:info@empireliverfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062941
CREATED:20260508T212634Z
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UID:10077776-1779796800-1779800400@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Hep C Treatment (Clinical Education Initiative)
DESCRIPTION:Hepatitis Awareness Month: Part 2: Hepatitis C Treatment\nTuesday\, May 26\, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThis session will review current medication regimens for Hep C treatment\, along with recommended on-treatment monitoring strategies. It will also cover eligibility criteria and preferred approaches for simplified treatment pathways. In addition\, the session will highlight clinically important adverse events\, contraindications\, and key drug–drug interactions associated with Hep C C therapies. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\n1. Understand in whom screening for Hep C is indicated\n2. Describe the Hep C testing algorithm\n3. List components of pre-treatment evaluation for Hep C infection \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hep-c-treatment-clinical-education-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clinical Education Initiative":MAILTO:support@ceitraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062941
CREATED:20260505T151749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T151749Z
UID:10077775-1779800400-1779807600@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Hep C and Pregnancy (NYS Health Dept)
DESCRIPTION:Hep C and Pregnancy\nTuesday\, May 26\, 2026 | 1 – 3 PM\nRSVP\nDescription:\nThe 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. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n1. Describe an overview of Hep C\n2. Understand the epidemiology of Hep C among pregnant people and people with the capacity to get pregnant\n3. Explain Hep C testing as part of routine prenatal care\, highlighting recent legislation that mandates universal Hep C screening among pregnant people.\n4. Identify factors of perinatal transmission\n5. Describe care and treatment for Hep C in pregnant people\n6. Summarize harm reduction techniques to reduce future transmission and promote health\n7. Refer clients to NYS Hep C resources \nRSVP
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/hep-c-and-pregnancy-nys-health-dept/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T113000
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CREATED:20260515T045039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T045039Z
UID:10077779-1779870600-1779881400@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Free Hep B Screening (Korean Community Services)
DESCRIPTION:Free Hep B Screening\nWednesday\, May 27\, 2026 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM\nKCS at Bayside\, 203-05 32nd Ave\, Bayside\, NY 11361\nRSVP\nDescription:\nHep B is the major cause of cirrhosis\, liver cancer\, and other long-term liver diseases. Join the KCS for free Hep B screening. Get tested regularly and consult a specialist!
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/free-hep-b-screening-korean-community-services-11/
CATEGORIES:Hep B
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ORGANIZER;CN="Korean Community Services":MAILTO:kcshealth@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062941
CREATED:20260427T202254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T161456Z
UID:10077763-1779985800-1779989400@hepfree.nyc
SUMMARY:Management of Hepatitis B and Treatment Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 28\, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nREGISTER\nDescription:\nJoin the Empire Liver Foundation for Session 3 of the Hepatitis B Screening and Management in Primary Care Webinar Series. This session will focus on managing hepatitis B in clinical practice and best practices for ongoing treatment monitoring. \nPresenter: Paul Gaglio\, MD\, FACP\, AGAF\, FAASLD\, Rutgers Health \n1 Free CME/CNE/CEU credit available per webinar. \nREGISTER
URL:https://hepfree.nyc/event/management-of-hepatitis-b-and-treatment-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Education,Hep C,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Empire Liver Foundation":MAILTO:info@empireliverfoundation.org
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