World Hepatitis Day
July 28, 2016
The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2016 was NOhep
#WorldHepDay, #HepFreeNYC #Nohep
On World Hepatitis Day 2016, hundreds of New Yorkers participated in educational forums, social media campaigns and free hepatitis screenings.
Forums:
Liver Health Forum at Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders (SAGE) – Speakers from Callen-Lorde, American Liver Foundation, and the NYC Health Department provided information on Hepatitis C and ways to promote liver health.
A Day of Action: Think About the Link. Understanding the Link Between Hep C and Liver Cancer – Speakers from numerous organizations including C.O.P.E, The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc., and Prevent Cancer Foundation, gave presentations on the newest Hep C medications, Hepatitis policy updates, and up-to-date information on hepatitis prevalence in New York City. The event also included vendors, music, entertainment, giveaways, and free health screenings.
Social Media:
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Instagram Awareness Competition –Charles B. Wang Community Health Center honored World Hepatitis Day with a #NOhepGiveAway. Participants uploaded a photo giving a “pinky promise” to a friend promising to love their liver. Winners of the competition received gift cards and swag bags. To view the photos, search #NOhepGiveAway on Instagram.
#NOhep Thunderclap – For World Hep Day 2016, people in NYC and across the world signed their pledge to support the #NOhep movement and eliminate hepatitis by 2030. The pledge can be signed here.
Screenings:
Free screening events on World Hepatitis Day included:
- Free Hepatitis C Screenings at the Consulate General of Mexico
- Free Hepatitis B and C Screenings at Mount Sinai CAM Building
- Hepatitis Educational Presentation and Free Hep B & C Testing at Visiting Nurse Service of NY Chinatown Community Center
- Hepatitis Awareness Health Fair at Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases at North Shore University Hospital
World Hepatitis Day 2016 Press Releases:
Hep Free NYC – World Hepatitis Day Press Release
NYC Health Dept – World Hepatitis Day Press Release
Treatment Action Group – World Hepatitis Day Press Release
The AIDS Institute – World Hepatitis Day Press Release
Want to participate in World Hepatitis 2018? Below are some ideas on how you can participate.
Hold a free hepatitis screening event at your organization.
- Raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and access to care.
- If you do not have onsite testing, you can coordinate with a mobile community testing program to provide testing.
- View a sample flyer for a free hepatitis screening event.
- View NVHR Testing Day Events and Resources Webpage with information and resources for implementing a hepatitis testing event.
Organize a public event with signs, banners, and other tools to raise awareness about hepatitis.
- View the World Hepatitis Day 2016 Toolkit, which contains tips on organizing a successful Hepatitis Awareness event.
Distribute hepatitis resources and information throughout your community.
- Visit our Resource Page for diverse hepatitis education materials.
- NYC Health Department Viral Hepatitis Resources can be ordered and shipped to your organization. To order, email Daniel at dcalder@health.nyc.gov
Host a panel discussion or presentation on hepatitis.
- To connect with professionals who can present or participate in a panel discussion, email Daniel at dcalder@health.nyc.gov
Use social media to raise awareness about hepatitis.
- When posting about hepatitis on social media, use the hashtags #WorldHepDay, #HepFreeNYC and #Nohep
- Visit the World Hepatitis Day Campaign Materials Webpage to download images and banners for social media.
Get involved in activism by learning about current policy issues.
- To learn about national advocacy work see the NVHR Advocacy Resource Webpage.
- To learn about NYC policy issues see the Hep Free NYC Policy Webpage.
Showcase your event!
If you are planning a World Hepatitis Day event, let us know! We will share your event on the Hep Free NYC website, Storify and Twitter.
