Last Updated on May 13, 2020 by HepFree NYC
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NYC Hep C RNA Reflex Testing Health Code Amendment Adopted
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The NYC Health Department has released its 2016 Hepatitis B and C Annual Report, and this past year amended the Health Code to improve complete hepatitis C diagnostic testing and outcomes in NYC.
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World Hepatitis Day 2017 (NYC Health Dept)
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City Council demonstrated its commitment to hepatitis elimination by continuing support for the Viral Hepatitis Initiative, which has improved health care access for over 8,000 New Yorkers at risk for or living with hepatitis B or C, and trained over 800 clinical providers.
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Perinatal Hep B Elimination Consultation Report (HHS)
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Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) released a meeting report from the Technical Consultation on the Elimination of Perinatal Hepatitis B in the U.S held in Washington DC
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Presidential Proclamation | World Hepatitis Day 2015
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Presidential Proclamation | World Hepatitis Day 2015 As President, I am committed to advancing the fight against viral hepatitis. The Affordable Care Act has increased access to quality, affordable health care. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Around the wo...
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Dear Colleague Letter | Hep C Testing in Pregnant Persons (NYS Health Dept.)
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The purpose of this letter is to inform OB/GYN providers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening recommendations for adults and pregnant persons.
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Hepatitis A, B and C in New York City: 2019 Annual Report
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The Hepatitis A, B and C in NYC: 2019 Annual Report provides the latest surveillance and programmatic data on viral hepatitis in NYC.
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Presidential Proclamation | World Hepatitis Day 2014
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Presidential Proclamation | World Hepatitis Day 2014 See original post here. – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Around the world, one in twelve people are living with viral hepatitis. In the Unit...
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Hep B Testing Health Code Amendment Adopted in NYC!
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Hep B Testing Health Code Amendment Adopted in NYC! In order to improve complete hepatitis B diagnostic testing, care and treatment rates in NYC at the population level, the NYC Board of Health adopted an amendment to the Health Code. The NYC Health Department will receive ne...
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