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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 3-24-21

Meeting Notes, Research

Hep Free NYC Research Committee Meeting Highlights 03-24-2021 (3 – 4:30 PM EST) via Zoom Hep Free NYC Research Committee Webpage and community research board for recruiting for studies or jobs. Please share any suggestions and share with those interested in posting/utilizing.

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Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee Meeting Highlights

Advocacy, Meeting Notes

Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee – Quarterly Meeting Highlights Via Zoom webinar – March 10, 2021 (3 – 5 PM)

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 1-27-21

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Highlights | 1-21-21

Meeting Notes

NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup – Meeting Notes Thursday January 21, 2021 (10 – 11 AM) via Webinar In attendance at this meeting: See below notes Next Meeting: Thursday, March 18 – 10:00AM Workgroup Chair: Andrew Talal, MD, University at Buffalo, ahtalal@buffalo.edu Ove...

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Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Highlights | 12-17-20

Meeting Notes

NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup – Meeting highlight - Thursday December 17, 2020 (10 – 11 AM) via Webinar.

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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-16-2020

Meeting Notes, Research, Research, Research Committee

4th Research Committee Meeting of 2020. Meeting highlights include the NYC Viral Hep Elimination Project update and shared resources about syringe service programs (SSPs) during COVID-19.

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 10-28-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 11-19-2020

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

The Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup provides a forum for ongoing learning and sharing of best practices to promote hepatitis B and C care and treatment through telehealth.

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 10-07-2020

Meeting Notes

Hep Free NYC Webinar E-Meeting Highlights | 10-07-2020 A Joint Hep B Coalition & Hep C Task Force Meeting October 7th, 2020 (3 – 5 PM) Attendance: See below Presentations Integrated Hep C and MAT/MOUD Tele-medicine Services at Mount Sinai REACH Program Katherine Dunham...

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 10-15-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

The Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup provides a forum for ongoing learning and sharing of best practices to promote hepatitis B and C care and treatment through telehealth.

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Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee Meeting Highlights | 09-23-2020

Meeting Notes, Advocacy Committee

Meeting of community partners to discuss local, State, and Federal advocacy initiatives.

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 9-16-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Upstate Hep C and Buprenorphine Telehealth program implementation, CMS telehealth policy updates, and new resources!

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 07-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

CHIPO-NYC is a coalition of organizations and individuals interested in addressing the high rates of hepatitis B and C infections among African communities in the U.S.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 8-20-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes on telehealth capacity building including an implementation study proposal and policy updates.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 7-16-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Meeting focused on efforts to support HCV treatment in OTPs via telemedicine and the need for increased reimbursement rates.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 6-19-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes from the June 19, 2020 NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 5-15-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Meeting notes for the 5-15-20 NYS Hep C Telehealth Workgroup

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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 05-06-2020

Meeting Notes, Research Committee

Goal of the Hep Free NYC Research committee is to create a network and foster collaboration among NYC hepatitis focused researchers.

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 04-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 4-17-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes from the April 17, 2020 NYS Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting.

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 03-18-2020

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep Free NYC Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 02-05-2020

Meeting Notes, Research Committee

General goal of the Hep Free NYC Research committee is to create a network and foster collaboration among NYC hepatitis focused researchers.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 01-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 12-11-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 09-25-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 09-18-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 9-4-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 07-25-2019

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Final HIV/HCV Treatment Access Committee Meeting July 25, 2019 10am – 12pm NYC Health Department, Rm 14-31, 42-09 28th Street; Queens, NY 11101 Presentations NYC Health Department Project SUCCEED Evaluation Report Amber J Casey, MPH Deputy Director Care & Treatment Program/...

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 6-14-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 06-19-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Webinar | Automated Screening of Hepatitis B & C in the Emergency Department Presented by Dr. Su Wang. April 30 2019. Hosted by HepCX & HepCure

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force

On Tuesday, April 30th at 4:30 PM EST, Dr. Su Wang of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the World Hepatitis Alliance presented on: “Automated Screening of Hepatitis B & C in the Emergency Department”

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 05-01-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 04-17-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 2-6-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 02-27-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 01-17-2019

Awareness Days, Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Project SUCCEED meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 12-12-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 12-05-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 11-7-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 10-11-18

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Project SUCCEED meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 10-03-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 9-12-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 8-10-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 6-27-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 6-7-18

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Brooklyn Hep C task force meeting, including presentation on Brooklyn Hep C needs assessment and Project SUCCEED.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 12-13-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Catch up on what was discussed, announced, and debriefed at the September 27 Hep B Coalition Meeting!

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 4-25-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep B Coalition meeting, including presentation on Hep B Health Code Amendment.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 12-8-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The committee discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 9-22-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 3-23-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 3-15-18

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Brooklyn Hep C task force meeting, including presentation on Brooklyn Hep C needs assessment and Project SUCCEED.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 4-11-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Brooklyn Hep C task force meeting, including presentation on Brooklyn Hep C needs assessment and Project SUCCEED.

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Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed upcoming tasks and presentations.

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Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 12-12-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed what went well in 2016, areas for improvement, and goals for the coming semester.

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CHIPO Meeting Highlights | 12-8-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-6-17

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Committee members received printed copies of the Hep A and B vaccination card for MSM, and discussed engagement of trans folks around the topic of hepatitis (Hep C in particular).

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CHIPO Meeting Highlights | 9-22-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed goals for 2017, initiatives for

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Team HOPE Call Highlights | 9-14-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed upcoming projects, the team dashboard, and new assigned tasks.

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Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 8-24-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed what went well in 2016, areas for improvement, and goals for the coming semester.

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LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights | 5-12-17

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Committee members received printed copies of the LGBTQ Hepatitis Resource Card and planned a Hep A and B vaccination campaign targeting the LGBTQ community, as well as June Pride events.

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Hep C Task Force Round Table Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 10-26-17

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Hep C Task Force Round Table Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 10-26-17 Brooklyn Hep C Round Table Meeting Highlights October 26 (2:30 – 5:00 PM) Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza www.hepfree.nyc #HepFreeNYC #EndHepatitis In Attendance: See Below Next Meeting Date Tues...

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Community Health Worker Committee Meeting Highlights | 9-21-17

Meeting Notes, Community Health Workers Committee

Committee members had a constructive working discussion and identified that there is CHW support and interest within the NYC Health Department.

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Communications Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-14-17

Meeting Notes, Communications Committee

The committee reviewed 2017 accomplishments, discussed goals for 2018, and assigned tasks.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 9-27-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Catch up on what was discussed, announced, and debriefed at the September 27 Hep B Coalition Meeting!

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Hep C Prevention in Youth and Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 7-21-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

At the meeting, committee members and interns planned for Team HOPE activities in the upcoming school year.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Harlem – 7-12-17

Meeting Notes, Harlem, Hep C Task Force Committee

Presentations include the Statewide Hep C Elimination Plan, Accomplishments and Next Steps for Project INSPIRE, and NYC Policy and Advocacy Updates.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 6-21-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Presentations included Bronx Lebanon's Check Hep B Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Program and the NEW LGBTQ Hepatitis Resource Card.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island – 7-7-17

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Presentations include descriptions of Hep C services at both Brightpoint Health Bay Street Health Center and Community Health Action of Staten Island, as well as a screening of the Hep C Prevention in Youth video.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 4-26-17

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep C Task Force Committee

The Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting featured a presentation on Hep C treatment and harm reduction on medical mobile units in Brooklyn, and Hep C policy updates.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 3-22-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the meeting, Korean Community Services presented their Hep B Awareness materials and gave an update on Team HBV NYC.

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Hep C Task Force Annual Ad Board Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

At the meeting, Hep C Task Force Ad Board members developed Hep Free NYC goals for 2017.

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3-1-17 | Public Education Committee Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Public Education Committee

At the first Public Education Committee meeting, members created a strategic plan to increase Hepatitis education, awareness and outreach activities throughout NYC.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Bronx – 2-22-17

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

At the Bronx Hep C Task Force meeting, we provided updates on Project INSPIRE, the NYS Hep C Elimination Summit, and the Hep C Peer Navigation and Check Hep C Patient Navigation Programs.

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Hep B Coalition Annual Ad Board Meeting Highlights | 2-15-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the meeting, Hep B Coalition Ad Board members developed 2017 goals.

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LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights | 1-27-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition, Hep C Task Force, LGBTQ, LGBTQ Committee

Committee members designed a second version of the LGBTQ Hepatitis Resource Card and planned a Hep A and B vaccination campaign targeting the LGBTQ community.

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Report on Jan 12th 2017 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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Hep C Prevention in Youth Initiative Meeting Highlights | 12-22-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Youth in Prevention

The meeting officially launched the Hep C Prevention in Youth Internship Program. Interns created a strategic plan to help prevent Hep C infection among young people through education and social media.

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Hep C Prevention in Youth | Meeting Highlights 12-20-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Prevention in Youth Committee

The meeting included an update on the NYC Health Dept Hepatitis Surveillance report, and allowed for planning of committee activities in 2017.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Citywide – 12-12-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

The citywide meeting featured a NYC Hep C surveillance update, a report on the NYS Hep C Testing Law, and a NYC Hep C policy update.

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Hep B Coalition Committee | Meeting Highlights – 12-14-16

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Participants were updated on Hep B priorities in the United States, the Check Hep B Brooklyn Chinese Program, and advocacy efforts to secure Check Hep B funding in FY 2018.

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Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 11-30-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

At the Queens Hep C Task Force meeting, participants learned about the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative, Hep C Services at Brightpoint Health - Queens Health Home, and the Hep C Statewide Elimination Summit.

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11-30-16 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

At the Queens Hep C Task Force meeting, participants learned about the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative, Hep C Services at Brightpoint Health - Queens Health Home, and the Hep C Statewide Elimination Summit.

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Report on Oct 6 2016 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep C Dashboard, Hep CX Meeting, HepCX, Meeting, Presentation

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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9-22-16 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Harlem, Hep C Task Force Committee

The Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting featured advice on how to support City Council Hep C advocacy, information about the Harlem United Check Hep C Program, and an update on Project INSPIRE.

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8-29-2016 LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Members of the Hep Free NYC LGBTQ Committee met to discuss activities to be implemented in 2016, including tabling at LGBTQ events and distributing the Hepatitis LGBTQ Resource Card.

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8-31-2016 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

The Hep B Coalition meeting introduced the new Team HBV initiative supported by a Hep B United Grant, featured the New Charles B. Wang Community Health Center #NOHep Social Media Campaign, and provided updates on the Check Hep B Patient Navigation Program.

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8-16-2016 Staten Island Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

The Staten Island Hep C Task Force meeting provided an introduction to the new Brighpoint Health location in Staten Island, updates on the Tackling Youth Substance Abuse program, and a presentation on a resource card to increase hepatitis screening among young injection drug user...

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6-22-2016 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

The meeting featured presentations on The Fortune Society and Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases services, updates on NYC Health Dept Hep C surveillance, and a Hep testing model used by NewYork Presbyterian Queens.

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Faith-based Initiative | Meeting Highlights – 6-21-16

Meeting Notes, Faith Based Initiative

On June 21, 2016, members of the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative met to launch the initiative and develop activities to raise awareness about Hepatitis in faith communities.

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Report on June 2 2016 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting, Meeting, Report

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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4-27-2016 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the April 27 Hepatitis B Coalition meeting, attendees learned about the Project H+EAL Program and results of the enhanced Hep B Surveillance Project.

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4-28-2016 Hep C Prevention in Youth Strategic Planning Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Prevention in Youth Committee

Community partners met to addresses the increase of prescription medication misuse as well as intranasal and injection drug use, that has contributed to increased rates of Hepatitis B and C nationally.

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4-13-2016 LGBTQ Initiative Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Members of the LGBTQ Initiative met to organize panel discussions on Hepatitis; help develop a LGBTQ hepatitis personal stories workshop; help produce LGBTQ hepatitis resources; and plan for Pride events.

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4-6-2016 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Our Bronx Hep C Task Force meeting included a presentation on Project INSPIRE and updates on the End of Hep C Initiative.

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2-23-2016 Patient Navigator Tour and Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

On February 23, 2016, Patient Navigators met at the Nest to learn about its Hepatitis care services and to develop a directory of Patient Navigators in New York City.

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3-9-2016 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

On March 9, 2016, over 50 people attended the Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting. Participants discussed the development of a Faith-Based Initiative, updates in Hep C medication coverage, and other important issues.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 2-17-2016

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the February 17 Hepatitis B Coalition meeting, attendees mapped out a plan to further strengthen the Coalition in 2016.

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2-23-16 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

  Adisa Yamusah, Care Coordinator,  Harlem United, ayamusah@harlemunited.org  Angel Cotto, Linkage to Care Navigator, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Hepatitis C Program,          acotto@wyckoffhospital.org Ariel Caba, Intake Specialist, Harlem United acaba@harlemu...

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Report on March 3 2016 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 3-2-16 | Staten Island

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

The Staten Island Hep C Task Force meeting highlighted the growing heroin and Hepatitis C epidemic among SI young people, and services available in Staten Island to address this issue.

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2-3-2016 Hep Free NYC LGBTQ Strategic Planning Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

On February 3, 2016, LGBTQ organizations and programs met for the first time to develop a LGBTQ Hepatitis Initiative.

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Patient Navigator Meeting Highlights | 1-27-2016

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

On January 28, 2016, members of the Patient Navigator Network met to develop a strategic plan for 2016.

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1-27-2016 Patient Navigator Strategic Planning Meeting

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

Hep Free NYC – Patient Navigator Network Meeting HighlightsJanuary 27, 2016 – American Liver Foundation Members of the Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Network met to discuss plans for strengthening and improving the Patient Navigator Network in 2016. Below are highli...

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12-10-2015 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 50 professionals convened to learn about new Hep C services in Harlem, updates on Project INSPIRE, a new LGBTQ Hepatitis Initiative, and hepatitis advocacy events throughout NYS.

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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 11-18-2015

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 30 professionals convened to learn about NYC mayor's recent initiative for immigrant health, updates on the universal birth dose initiative, and recent research in Hep B and liver cancer.

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11-4-2015 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 45 professionals convened to learn more about Brooklyn Hep C services and the barriers to Hep C treatment for NYC residents.

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10-15-15 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

Check out the meeting notes from our October 15, 2015 Patient Navigator Network tour of the new Hep C Program at the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice, Inc in Harlem.

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9-9-2015 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 30 professionals convened to learn about the new Asian Liver program at NYU, the City Council funded Check Hep B Program and much more.

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9-23-15 Future of Hep C Treatment & Treatment Access Advocacy Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

3RD Annual NYC Hep C Task Force Presentation The Future of Hep C Treatment: A glimpse of the pharmaceutical pipeline and current treatment access advocacy Tracy Swan, Treatment Action Group (TAG) tracy.swan@treatmentactiongroup.org Wednesday, Sept. 23rd (3 – 5 PM) In attend...

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9-10-15 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

On September 10, 2015 the Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Network toured Damian Family Health Center (FQHC) in Jamaica, Queens. Damian Family Health Center • Located at 137-50 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435 • Provides primary care and specialty care, including pediatric med...

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Report on Fall 2015 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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5-20-15 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 50 professionals convened in Harlem to learn about African American Hep C Action Day, Project INSPIRE, and resources to assist in ailing appeals, grievances & fair hearings

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4-29-15 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, CHIPO, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 40 professionals convened in Manhattan to learn more about the Coalition against Hepatitis in People of African Origin, recent Sunset Park TB outbreak, and watch the new Hep B awareness video PSA from the NYC Health Dept

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3-26-15 Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Over 25 professionals convened to learn about Hep C services available in Staten Island, NYC health department Hep C surveillance and IDUHA Hep C Peer Navigation program

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3-4-15 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 30 professionals convened in the Bronx to learn about HCV testing law, Project INSPIRE, and the new NYS Hepatitis C Coalition.

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2-25-15 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

28 professionals convened in Manhattan to learn about the future of Hep B treatment and to discuss Hep B policy regarding screening recommendations under Medicare.

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2-18-15 Queens Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

25 professionals convened to learn about City Council funded Hep programs and update of the NYC HEP Patient Navigator Network and other Hep B & C services available in Queens.

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1-22-15 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Network Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

Meeting Notes ALF Program Overview Paul Bolter, Community Outreach & Education Manager, American Liver Foundation – Greater New York (pbolter@liverfoundation.org) The American Liver Foundation is a great source for support, education, advocacy and research on the treatm...

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11-12-14 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

November 12 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting View full meeting highlights here Slides: Hiroko Hatanaka, IW Group, The CDC Know Hepatitis B Campaign & Asian Media Overview (PDF slides) A detailed report on Asian news media sources and usage in the US, including types of media, p...

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2014 NYC HEP Health Care Access Training Report

Meeting Notes

An overview of the state of hep B and C in NYC, NYS laws regarding hep B and C, free printed education materials

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes | Staten Island | 10-28-14

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

October  28th, 2014 Staten Island Hep C Task Force Meeting

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10-9-14 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

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Queens Hep C Task Force: Strategy Meeting Thursday October 9th (2:45 – 5 PM ACQC: 161-21 Jamaica Avenue – Jamaica, Queens 11432 – Map View Meeting Full Meeting Highlights here Agenda Introduction of NYC Hep C Task Force  Queens Community Chair Hema Sanantham, N...

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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 8-27-14

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Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Coverage in NYC | Amendment to Health Code 13.03 (b)(3) | American Liver Foundation: Help-line & online support Group (PDF Slides) | Recap of NYC Hep B Awareness Week & World Hepatitis Day

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8-6-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

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8-6-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes View Full Meeting Highlights here Slides NYC Neg HCV RNA Reporting_2014 (PDF) Emily McGibbon, MPH EpiQuery Demo – Perminder Khosa, MPH Af Am Hep C Action Day 2014_NBLCA – Melissa Baker, NBLCA     Slides of int...

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6-4-14 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

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View Full Meeting Highlights here Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting June 4 (2:45 – 5 PM) Location: Touro College of Pharmacy: 230 W 124th St, Harlem 10027 Presentation Slides: An Electronic Health Record Alert for Hepatitis C Screening of Baby Boomers in Primary Care: A Clust...

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4-30-14 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

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View full Meeting Highlights here Maimonides Medical Center – Hep B Services & Observations James Park, MD, Specializes in Transplant Hepatology (jpark2@maimonidesmed.org) Kevin Tin, MD, MBA, Resident – Dept. of Medicine (Ktin@maimonidesmed.org) Janice Yang, Director...

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Coalition Against Hepatitis in People of African Origin (CHIPO) Forum | Meeting Highlights – 4-23-14

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The 3rd Annual NYC African Hep B & C Community Forum Coalition Against Hepatitis in People of African Origin (CHIPO) NYC

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3-5-14 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

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Brooklyn Hep C Task Force MeetingWednesday – March 5th (2:45 – 5 PM) Location: Diaspora Community Services: 182 4th Ave, Brooklyn, 11217 View Full Meeting Highlights here   Presentation Slides: Hep C Treatment in People Who Inject Drugs & Hep C Treatment 201...

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1-30-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

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Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting January 30th 2014 (2:45-5) Lincoln Medical Center View full Meeting Highlights here Slides: HCV RNA Reflex Testin_PKhosa

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2-5-14 NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Meeting Notes

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View full Meeting Highlights here Slides: Hep B In Children (Surveillance Update) – Janette Yung, MPH, Epidemiologist at NYC DOHMH Liver Cancer & Clinical Trials – Abby Siegel, MD, MPH at Columbia University Medical Center Chinatown Lunar New Year Event (Team HB...

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10-30-13 NYC Hep C Task Force Meeting: Citywide

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

To view full meeting notes click here Meeting Slides Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV Co-infection in NYC: Findings from the PCSI Syndemic Project. Ann Drobnik, MPH, Program Collaboration & Service Integration Analyst, NYC DOHMH Hep C in New York City: State of the Epidemic & Ac...

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11-20-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

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View the full meeting highlights: http://eepurl.com/Jhzuj Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Remembering Arline Loh Click here for:Obituary & to sign her guestbook: click here The ADA Amendments Act (pdf slides) Facts about the ADA (pdf handout) Catherine Wan, ...

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9-18-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

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View the full meeting highlights: Click Here Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Universal Hep B Birth Dose in NYC (pdf slides) Julie Lazaroff, MPH – Bureau of Immunization, NYC DOHMH (jlazarof@health.nyc.gov) NYC DOHMH Hep B Pilot Project (pdf slides) Amina ...

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5-10-13 NYC African Hep B & C Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

View the full meeting highlights: Click Here Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Hep_B &_C_African_Region_Birth (PDF Slides) Janette Yung, MPH – Epidemiologist at NYC DOHMH – jyung@health.nyc.gov African Services Committee & HONE Hep B & C Sc...

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5-15-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

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View the full meeting highlights: click here Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Epidemiological Trends of Hep B & Related Co-infections in NYC, 2000-2010 (PDF Slides) Ann Drobnik, MPH – PCSI Analyst, NYC Department of Health – adrobnik@health.nyc.g...

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Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island | 5-2-13

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Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island | 5-2-13

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4-17-13 Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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View the full Meeting Highlights: click here Supporting slides & documents from the meeting: Abstract: Natural History of Hepatitis B in Afro-Caribbean Patient Population (PDF). Accepted to Digestive Disease Weekly, May 2013. Veronika Dubrovskaya, MD – SUNY Downstate &a...

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3-27-13 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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3-27-13 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights View the full Meeting Highlights.... click here Supporting slides from the meeting: Trends of Hep C + Co-infections in NYC (Ann Drobnik, PCSI Analyst) Bronx-Lebanon Hospital - Department of Family Medicine (Dr. Barakat)  

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3-6-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

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View the full meeting highlights here: http://eepurl.com/w-fSD Supporting slides from the meeting: HBV Bellevue_Vinh Pham_MD_NYC Hep B Coalition 3-6-13 – Vinh Pham, MD, Bellevue Hospital (HHC) Caribbean country of birth and HBV – Janette Yung, Public Health Epidemiolo...

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2-7-13 East New York Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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View the full Meeting Highlights, click here: http://eepurl.com/vi6XL Supporting slides from the meeting: Chronic HBV & HCV in NYC’s Carribean Community (PDF) – Perminder Khosa

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1-30-13 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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View the full Meeting Highlights, click here: http://eepurl.com/vf3oX Supporting slides from the meeting: Epi Trends of HCV Co-Infections in NYC (PDF) – Jessie Pinchoff Harlem United Presentation (PDF) – Paul Bolter  

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12-13-12 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

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View the full Meeting Highlights, click here: http://eepurl.com/tfHrj Supporting Slides from the meeting: Project AHEAD Presentation (PDF) – Calvin Yu NYU Hep B & Health Disparities Training Opportunities (PDF) – Rebecca Park  H+EAL presentation 12-13-2012 (PD...

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 11-14-12 Queens

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights NYC Health Department - Jamaica Clinic November 14, 2012 (3 - 5 PM) Meeting Highlights Coalition Evaluation Administered During Meeting If you have not yet completed the evaluation, please evaluate the NYC Hep C Task Forces online Discussion of...

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9-27-12 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

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September 27th NYC Hepatitis B Coalition MEEETING HIGHLIGHTSCharles B Wang: 168 Centre Street (3-5 PM) In attendance: See below Coalition Success Stories for the Past Year World Hepatitis Day NYC 2012 Summary – Nicole Bannister, Columbia MPH Candidate. WHD 2012 in NYC was a gre...

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10-25-12 Hepatitis Health Care Access, Insurance & Medication Workgroup Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes

Hepatitis Health Care Access, Insurance & Medication WorkgroupMeeting Highlights Joint committee meeting of the NYC Hep C Task Force & Hep B Coalition October 25th, (3-5 PM) Long Island City Health Department Building: 42-09 28th Street (6-13) Workgroup Webpage: https...

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10-17-12 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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10-17-12 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights Wednesday October 17th (3 – 5 PM) Lincoln Medical Center: 234 East 149th St. – 1st Floor Conference Center – Room 4 Task Force Website: www.HepFree.nyc In Attendance: See Below Hep C Task Force Evaluation 2012!...

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9-25-12 Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting HighlightsTuesday September 25th (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd, Staten Island In Attendance: See below Meeting Highlights Staten Island Hep C Patient Support Group – Task Force discussion about how to support and advertise th...

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8-22-12 Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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View the Meeting Highlights Online!Click Here: Aug 22, 2012: Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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7-18-12 Jamaica Hep C Testing & Treatment Update Forum Highlights

Meeting Notes

View Meeting Highlights Online Meeting Resources: New Advances in Hepatitis C Testing & Treatment – Hema Santhanam, MSN, CFNP – Damian Family Care Center – HSanthanam@Damianfcc.org – hema@anjali-consulting.com (slides: H Santhanam_Hep C Update_07-18-1...

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7-19-12 NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Click Here to View Full Meeting Notes Online Sources/Attachments to Meeting Notes NYU B FREE CEED Hepatitis B Video PSA: Chinese Version & Korean Version Hepatitis B: City Health Information (CHI)  NYC Hepatitis B Surveillance Overview – Janette Yung, MPH, Public Hea...

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4-27-12 Staten Island Hepatitis B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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Friday April 27 (9:30 AM – 11:40AM) 25 Victory Blvd, Staten Island – 3rd floorNext Meeting: Thursday May 31st (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd. 3rd Floor Special Announcement! Free Hepatitis B Workshop and Screening on Staten Island. Provided by American Cancer Societ...

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5-31-12: Staten Island Hepatitis B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

May 31st (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd. 3rd FloorNext Meeting Date: TBD – please stay tuned! In attendance: see below Meeting Highlights Providing Viral Hepatitis Medical Care on Staten Island – Adedayo Adedeji, MD – Staten Island University Hospital ID Clinic...

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6-28-12 Hepatitis Health Care Access & Insurance Workgroup – Meeting Highlights!

Meeting Notes

Workgroup of the NYC Hepatitis B Coalition & NYC Hepatitis C Task ForceThursday June 28th (3-5 PM) CMS Office: 26 Federal Plaza – 38th floor In Attendance: See Below Please Consider Attending a Future Meeting! Meeting is for those working directly on Health Care Access...

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3-28-12 Jamaica Queens Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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Jamaica Queens Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights March 28th 2012 (3-5 PM) Jamaica DOHMH Clinic: 90-37 Parsons Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432 – Lower level The NYC Hepatitis C Task Force is a city-wide network of service providers and advocates concerned with hepatitis C and r...

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4-4-2012 African Hepatitis B & C Subcommittee Inaugural Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

African Hepatitis B & C Subcommittee Inaugural Meeting Highlights Joint Subcommittee of the NYC Hepatitis B Coalition & Hepatitis C Task Force April 4th (2-5 PM) – African Services Committee 429 West 127th Street, NY 10027 In attendance: See Below. Stay connected th...

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2-15-12 Brooklyn Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Brooklyn Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights Wednesday February 15th (3-5 PM) Brooklyn Public Library, Pacific Branch: 25 Fourth Ave The NYC Hepatitis C Task Force is a city-wide network of service providers and advocates concerned with hepatitis C and related issues. The g...

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South Asian Initiative Committee

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 03-18-2020

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Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 12-11-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 09-25-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 05-01-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 02-27-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 12-05-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 9-12-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 6-27-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 4-11-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Brooklyn Hep C task force meeting, including presentation on Brooklyn Hep C needs assessment and Project SUCCEED.

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Hep C Task Force Round Table Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 10-26-17

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Hep C Task Force Round Table Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 10-26-17 Brooklyn Hep C Round Table Meeting Highlights October 26 (2:30 – 5:00 PM) Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza www.hepfree.nyc #HepFreeNYC #EndHepatitis In Attendance: See Below Next Meeting Date Tues...

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Harlem – 7-12-17

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Presentations include the Statewide Hep C Elimination Plan, Accomplishments and Next Steps for Project INSPIRE, and NYC Policy and Advocacy Updates.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island – 7-7-17

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Presentations include descriptions of Hep C services at both Brightpoint Health Bay Street Health Center and Community Health Action of Staten Island, as well as a screening of the Hep C Prevention in Youth video.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 4-26-17

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep C Task Force Committee

The Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting featured a presentation on Hep C treatment and harm reduction on medical mobile units in Brooklyn, and Hep C policy updates.

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Hep C Task Force Annual Ad Board Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

At the meeting, Hep C Task Force Ad Board members developed Hep Free NYC goals for 2017.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Bronx – 2-22-17

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

At the Bronx Hep C Task Force meeting, we provided updates on Project INSPIRE, the NYS Hep C Elimination Summit, and the Hep C Peer Navigation and Check Hep C Patient Navigation Programs.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Citywide – 12-12-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

The citywide meeting featured a NYC Hep C surveillance update, a report on the NYS Hep C Testing Law, and a NYC Hep C policy update.

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11-30-16 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

At the Queens Hep C Task Force meeting, participants learned about the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative, Hep C Services at Brightpoint Health - Queens Health Home, and the Hep C Statewide Elimination Summit.

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Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 11-30-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

At the Queens Hep C Task Force meeting, participants learned about the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative, Hep C Services at Brightpoint Health - Queens Health Home, and the Hep C Statewide Elimination Summit.

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9-22-16 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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The Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting featured advice on how to support City Council Hep C advocacy, information about the Harlem United Check Hep C Program, and an update on Project INSPIRE.

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8-16-2016 Staten Island Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

The Staten Island Hep C Task Force meeting provided an introduction to the new Brighpoint Health location in Staten Island, updates on the Tackling Youth Substance Abuse program, and a presentation on a resource card to increase hepatitis screening among young injection drug user...

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6-22-2016 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

The meeting featured presentations on The Fortune Society and Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases services, updates on NYC Health Dept Hep C surveillance, and a Hep testing model used by NewYork Presbyterian Queens.

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4-6-2016 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Our Bronx Hep C Task Force meeting included a presentation on Project INSPIRE and updates on the End of Hep C Initiative.

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3-9-2016 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

On March 9, 2016, over 50 people attended the Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting. Participants discussed the development of a Faith-Based Initiative, updates in Hep C medication coverage, and other important issues.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 3-2-16 | Staten Island

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

The Staten Island Hep C Task Force meeting highlighted the growing heroin and Hepatitis C epidemic among SI young people, and services available in Staten Island to address this issue.

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12-10-2015 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 50 professionals convened to learn about new Hep C services in Harlem, updates on Project INSPIRE, a new LGBTQ Hepatitis Initiative, and hepatitis advocacy events throughout NYS.

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11-4-2015 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 45 professionals convened to learn more about Brooklyn Hep C services and the barriers to Hep C treatment for NYC residents.

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9-23-15 Future of Hep C Treatment & Treatment Access Advocacy Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

3RD Annual NYC Hep C Task Force Presentation The Future of Hep C Treatment: A glimpse of the pharmaceutical pipeline and current treatment access advocacy Tracy Swan, Treatment Action Group (TAG) tracy.swan@treatmentactiongroup.org Wednesday, Sept. 23rd (3 – 5 PM) In attend...

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5-20-15 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 50 professionals convened in Harlem to learn about African American Hep C Action Day, Project INSPIRE, and resources to assist in ailing appeals, grievances & fair hearings

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3-26-15 Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

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Over 25 professionals convened to learn about Hep C services available in Staten Island, NYC health department Hep C surveillance and IDUHA Hep C Peer Navigation program

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3-4-15 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 30 professionals convened in the Bronx to learn about HCV testing law, Project INSPIRE, and the new NYS Hepatitis C Coalition.

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2-18-15 Queens Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

25 professionals convened to learn about City Council funded Hep programs and update of the NYC HEP Patient Navigator Network and other Hep B & C services available in Queens.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes | Staten Island | 10-28-14

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

October  28th, 2014 Staten Island Hep C Task Force Meeting

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10-9-14 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

Queens Hep C Task Force: Strategy Meeting Thursday October 9th (2:45 – 5 PM ACQC: 161-21 Jamaica Avenue – Jamaica, Queens 11432 – Map View Meeting Full Meeting Highlights here Agenda Introduction of NYC Hep C Task Force  Queens Community Chair Hema Sanantham, N...

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8-6-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

8-6-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes View Full Meeting Highlights here Slides NYC Neg HCV RNA Reporting_2014 (PDF) Emily McGibbon, MPH EpiQuery Demo – Perminder Khosa, MPH Af Am Hep C Action Day 2014_NBLCA – Melissa Baker, NBLCA     Slides of int...

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6-4-14 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Harlem, Hep C Task Force Committee

View Full Meeting Highlights here Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting June 4 (2:45 – 5 PM) Location: Touro College of Pharmacy: 230 W 124th St, Harlem 10027 Presentation Slides: An Electronic Health Record Alert for Hepatitis C Screening of Baby Boomers in Primary Care: A Clust...

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3-5-14 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep C Task Force Committee

Brooklyn Hep C Task Force MeetingWednesday – March 5th (2:45 – 5 PM) Location: Diaspora Community Services: 182 4th Ave, Brooklyn, 11217 View Full Meeting Highlights here   Presentation Slides: Hep C Treatment in People Who Inject Drugs & Hep C Treatment 201...

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1-30-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting January 30th 2014 (2:45-5) Lincoln Medical Center View full Meeting Highlights here Slides: HCV RNA Reflex Testin_PKhosa

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10-30-13 NYC Hep C Task Force Meeting: Citywide

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

To view full meeting notes click here Meeting Slides Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV Co-infection in NYC: Findings from the PCSI Syndemic Project. Ann Drobnik, MPH, Program Collaboration & Service Integration Analyst, NYC DOHMH Hep C in New York City: State of the Epidemic & Ac...

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Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island | 5-2-13

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island | 5-2-13

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4-17-13 Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

View the full Meeting Highlights: click here Supporting slides & documents from the meeting: Abstract: Natural History of Hepatitis B in Afro-Caribbean Patient Population (PDF). Accepted to Digestive Disease Weekly, May 2013. Veronika Dubrovskaya, MD – SUNY Downstate &a...

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3-27-13 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

3-27-13 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights View the full Meeting Highlights.... click here Supporting slides from the meeting: Trends of Hep C + Co-infections in NYC (Ann Drobnik, PCSI Analyst) Bronx-Lebanon Hospital - Department of Family Medicine (Dr. Barakat)  

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1-30-13 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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View the full Meeting Highlights, click here: http://eepurl.com/vf3oX Supporting slides from the meeting: Epi Trends of HCV Co-Infections in NYC (PDF) – Jessie Pinchoff Harlem United Presentation (PDF) – Paul Bolter  

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 11-14-12 Queens

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights NYC Health Department - Jamaica Clinic November 14, 2012 (3 - 5 PM) Meeting Highlights Coalition Evaluation Administered During Meeting If you have not yet completed the evaluation, please evaluate the NYC Hep C Task Forces online Discussion of...

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10-17-12 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

10-17-12 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights Wednesday October 17th (3 – 5 PM) Lincoln Medical Center: 234 East 149th St. – 1st Floor Conference Center – Room 4 Task Force Website: www.HepFree.nyc In Attendance: See Below Hep C Task Force Evaluation 2012!...

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9-25-12 Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting HighlightsTuesday September 25th (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd, Staten Island In Attendance: See below Meeting Highlights Staten Island Hep C Patient Support Group – Task Force discussion about how to support and advertise th...

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8-22-12 Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

View the Meeting Highlights Online!Click Here: Aug 22, 2012: Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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4-27-12 Staten Island Hepatitis B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Friday April 27 (9:30 AM – 11:40AM) 25 Victory Blvd, Staten Island – 3rd floorNext Meeting: Thursday May 31st (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd. 3rd Floor Special Announcement! Free Hepatitis B Workshop and Screening on Staten Island. Provided by American Cancer Societ...

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5-31-12: Staten Island Hepatitis B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

May 31st (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd. 3rd FloorNext Meeting Date: TBD – please stay tuned! In attendance: see below Meeting Highlights Providing Viral Hepatitis Medical Care on Staten Island – Adedayo Adedeji, MD – Staten Island University Hospital ID Clinic...

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3-28-12 Jamaica Queens Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Jamaica Queens Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights March 28th 2012 (3-5 PM) Jamaica DOHMH Clinic: 90-37 Parsons Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432 – Lower level The NYC Hepatitis C Task Force is a city-wide network of service providers and advocates concerned with hepatitis C and r...

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2-15-12 Brooklyn Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Brooklyn Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting Highlights Wednesday February 15th (3-5 PM) Brooklyn Public Library, Pacific Branch: 25 Fourth Ave The NYC Hepatitis C Task Force is a city-wide network of service providers and advocates concerned with hepatitis C and related issues. The g...

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 03-18-2020

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 12-11-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 09-18-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 06-19-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 04-17-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 12-12-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 10-03-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 12-13-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Catch up on what was discussed, announced, and debriefed at the September 27 Hep B Coalition Meeting!

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 4-25-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep B Coalition meeting, including presentation on Hep B Health Code Amendment.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 9-27-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Catch up on what was discussed, announced, and debriefed at the September 27 Hep B Coalition Meeting!

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 6-21-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Presentations included Bronx Lebanon's Check Hep B Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Program and the NEW LGBTQ Hepatitis Resource Card.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 3-22-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the meeting, Korean Community Services presented their Hep B Awareness materials and gave an update on Team HBV NYC.

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Hep B Coalition Annual Ad Board Meeting Highlights | 2-15-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the meeting, Hep B Coalition Ad Board members developed 2017 goals.

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Hep B Coalition Committee | Meeting Highlights – 12-14-16

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Participants were updated on Hep B priorities in the United States, the Check Hep B Brooklyn Chinese Program, and advocacy efforts to secure Check Hep B funding in FY 2018.

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8-31-2016 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

The Hep B Coalition meeting introduced the new Team HBV initiative supported by a Hep B United Grant, featured the New Charles B. Wang Community Health Center #NOHep Social Media Campaign, and provided updates on the Check Hep B Patient Navigation Program.

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4-27-2016 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the April 27 Hepatitis B Coalition meeting, attendees learned about the Project H+EAL Program and results of the enhanced Hep B Surveillance Project.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 2-17-2016

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the February 17 Hepatitis B Coalition meeting, attendees mapped out a plan to further strengthen the Coalition in 2016.

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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 11-18-2015

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 30 professionals convened to learn about NYC mayor's recent initiative for immigrant health, updates on the universal birth dose initiative, and recent research in Hep B and liver cancer.

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9-9-2015 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 30 professionals convened to learn about the new Asian Liver program at NYU, the City Council funded Check Hep B Program and much more.

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4-29-15 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, CHIPO, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 40 professionals convened in Manhattan to learn more about the Coalition against Hepatitis in People of African Origin, recent Sunset Park TB outbreak, and watch the new Hep B awareness video PSA from the NYC Health Dept

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3-26-15 Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Over 25 professionals convened to learn about Hep C services available in Staten Island, NYC health department Hep C surveillance and IDUHA Hep C Peer Navigation program

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2-25-15 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

28 professionals convened in Manhattan to learn about the future of Hep B treatment and to discuss Hep B policy regarding screening recommendations under Medicare.

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2-18-15 Queens Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

25 professionals convened to learn about City Council funded Hep programs and update of the NYC HEP Patient Navigator Network and other Hep B & C services available in Queens.

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11-12-14 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

November 12 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting View full meeting highlights here Slides: Hiroko Hatanaka, IW Group, The CDC Know Hepatitis B Campaign & Asian Media Overview (PDF slides) A detailed report on Asian news media sources and usage in the US, including types of media, p...

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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 8-27-14

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Coverage in NYC | Amendment to Health Code 13.03 (b)(3) | American Liver Foundation: Help-line & online support Group (PDF Slides) | Recap of NYC Hep B Awareness Week & World Hepatitis Day

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4-30-14 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Funding, Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View full Meeting Highlights here Maimonides Medical Center – Hep B Services & Observations James Park, MD, Specializes in Transplant Hepatology (jpark2@maimonidesmed.org) Kevin Tin, MD, MBA, Resident – Dept. of Medicine (Ktin@maimonidesmed.org) Janice Yang, Director...

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2-5-14 NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View full Meeting Highlights here Slides: Hep B In Children (Surveillance Update) – Janette Yung, MPH, Epidemiologist at NYC DOHMH Liver Cancer & Clinical Trials – Abby Siegel, MD, MPH at Columbia University Medical Center Chinatown Lunar New Year Event (Team HB...

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11-20-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Funding, Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View the full meeting highlights: http://eepurl.com/Jhzuj Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Remembering Arline Loh Click here for:Obituary & to sign her guestbook: click here The ADA Amendments Act (pdf slides) Facts about the ADA (pdf handout) Catherine Wan, ...

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9-18-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View the full meeting highlights: Click Here Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Universal Hep B Birth Dose in NYC (pdf slides) Julie Lazaroff, MPH – Bureau of Immunization, NYC DOHMH (jlazarof@health.nyc.gov) NYC DOHMH Hep B Pilot Project (pdf slides) Amina ...

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5-15-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View the full meeting highlights: click here Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Epidemiological Trends of Hep B & Related Co-infections in NYC, 2000-2010 (PDF Slides) Ann Drobnik, MPH – PCSI Analyst, NYC Department of Health – adrobnik@health.nyc.g...

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Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island | 5-2-13

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island | 5-2-13

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4-17-13 Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

View the full Meeting Highlights: click here Supporting slides & documents from the meeting: Abstract: Natural History of Hepatitis B in Afro-Caribbean Patient Population (PDF). Accepted to Digestive Disease Weekly, May 2013. Veronika Dubrovskaya, MD – SUNY Downstate &a...

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3-6-13 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View the full meeting highlights here: http://eepurl.com/w-fSD Supporting slides from the meeting: HBV Bellevue_Vinh Pham_MD_NYC Hep B Coalition 3-6-13 – Vinh Pham, MD, Bellevue Hospital (HHC) Caribbean country of birth and HBV – Janette Yung, Public Health Epidemiolo...

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2-7-13 East New York Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View the full Meeting Highlights, click here: http://eepurl.com/vi6XL Supporting slides from the meeting: Chronic HBV & HCV in NYC’s Carribean Community (PDF) – Perminder Khosa

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12-13-12 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

View the full Meeting Highlights, click here: http://eepurl.com/tfHrj Supporting Slides from the meeting: Project AHEAD Presentation (PDF) – Calvin Yu NYU Hep B & Health Disparities Training Opportunities (PDF) – Rebecca Park  H+EAL presentation 12-13-2012 (PD...

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9-27-12 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

September 27th NYC Hepatitis B Coalition MEEETING HIGHLIGHTSCharles B Wang: 168 Centre Street (3-5 PM) In attendance: See below Coalition Success Stories for the Past Year World Hepatitis Day NYC 2012 Summary – Nicole Bannister, Columbia MPH Candidate. WHD 2012 in NYC was a gre...

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9-25-12 Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting HighlightsTuesday September 25th (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd, Staten Island In Attendance: See below Meeting Highlights Staten Island Hep C Patient Support Group – Task Force discussion about how to support and advertise th...

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8-22-12 Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

View the Meeting Highlights Online!Click Here: Aug 22, 2012: Crown Heights Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

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7-19-12 NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Click Here to View Full Meeting Notes Online Sources/Attachments to Meeting Notes NYU B FREE CEED Hepatitis B Video PSA: Chinese Version & Korean Version Hepatitis B: City Health Information (CHI)  NYC Hepatitis B Surveillance Overview – Janette Yung, MPH, Public Hea...

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4-27-12 Staten Island Hepatitis B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Friday April 27 (9:30 AM – 11:40AM) 25 Victory Blvd, Staten Island – 3rd floorNext Meeting: Thursday May 31st (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd. 3rd Floor Special Announcement! Free Hepatitis B Workshop and Screening on Staten Island. Provided by American Cancer Societ...

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5-31-12: Staten Island Hepatitis B & C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

May 31st (9:30-11:30 AM) 25 Victory Blvd. 3rd FloorNext Meeting Date: TBD – please stay tuned! In attendance: see below Meeting Highlights Providing Viral Hepatitis Medical Care on Staten Island – Adedayo Adedeji, MD – Staten Island University Hospital ID Clinic...

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 1-27-21

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 10-28-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 07-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

CHIPO-NYC is a coalition of organizations and individuals interested in addressing the high rates of hepatitis B and C infections among African communities in the U.S.

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 04-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 01-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 9-4-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 6-14-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 2-6-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 11-7-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 8-10-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 12-8-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The committee discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 9-22-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 3-23-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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CHIPO Meeting Highlights | 12-8-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO Meeting Highlights | 9-22-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed goals for 2017, initiatives for

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4-29-15 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, CHIPO, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 40 professionals convened in Manhattan to learn more about the Coalition against Hepatitis in People of African Origin, recent Sunset Park TB outbreak, and watch the new Hep B awareness video PSA from the NYC Health Dept

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Coalition Against Hepatitis in People of African Origin (CHIPO) Forum | Meeting Highlights – 4-23-14

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The 3rd Annual NYC African Hep B & C Community Forum Coalition Against Hepatitis in People of African Origin (CHIPO) NYC

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5-10-13 NYC African Hep B & C Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

View the full meeting highlights: Click Here Supporting slides and documents from the meeting: Hep_B &_C_African_Region_Birth (PDF Slides) Janette Yung, MPH – Epidemiologist at NYC DOHMH – jyung@health.nyc.gov African Services Committee & HONE Hep B & C Sc...

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4-4-2012 African Hepatitis B & C Subcommittee Inaugural Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

African Hepatitis B & C Subcommittee Inaugural Meeting Highlights Joint Subcommittee of the NYC Hepatitis B Coalition & Hepatitis C Task Force April 4th (2-5 PM) – African Services Committee 429 West 127th Street, NY 10027 In attendance: See Below. Stay connected th...

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 11-19-2020

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

The Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup provides a forum for ongoing learning and sharing of best practices to promote hepatitis B and C care and treatment through telehealth.

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 10-15-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

The Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup provides a forum for ongoing learning and sharing of best practices to promote hepatitis B and C care and treatment through telehealth.

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 9-16-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Upstate Hep C and Buprenorphine Telehealth program implementation, CMS telehealth policy updates, and new resources!

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 8-20-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes on telehealth capacity building including an implementation study proposal and policy updates.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 7-16-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Meeting focused on efforts to support HCV treatment in OTPs via telemedicine and the need for increased reimbursement rates.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 6-19-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes from the June 19, 2020 NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 5-15-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Meeting notes for the 5-15-20 NYS Hep C Telehealth Workgroup

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 4-17-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes from the April 17, 2020 NYS Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting.

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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-16-2020

Meeting Notes, Research, Research, Research Committee

4th Research Committee Meeting of 2020. Meeting highlights include the NYC Viral Hep Elimination Project update and shared resources about syringe service programs (SSPs) during COVID-19.

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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 05-06-2020

Meeting Notes, Research Committee

Goal of the Hep Free NYC Research committee is to create a network and foster collaboration among NYC hepatitis focused researchers.

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Hep Free NYC Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 02-05-2020

Meeting Notes, Research Committee

General goal of the Hep Free NYC Research committee is to create a network and foster collaboration among NYC hepatitis focused researchers.

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Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee Meeting Highlights | 09-23-2020

Meeting Notes, Advocacy Committee

Meeting of community partners to discuss local, State, and Federal advocacy initiatives.

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South Asian Initiative Committee

Meeting Notes, South Asian Initiative

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Communications Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-14-17

Meeting Notes, Communications Committee

The committee reviewed 2017 accomplishments, discussed goals for 2018, and assigned tasks.

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Awareness Day Planning Committee

Hep Free NYC Committees, Awareness Day, Awareness Day Planning Committee

A group of Hep Free NYC leaders who come together to plan annual awareness events including: National Hepatitis Testing Day, National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day, African American Hep C Action Day, and World Hepatitis Day.

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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 3-24-21

Meeting Notes, Research

Hep Free NYC Research Committee Meeting Highlights 03-24-2021 (3 – 4:30 PM EST) via Zoom Hep Free NYC Research Committee Webpage and community research board for recruiting for studies or jobs. Please share any suggestions and share with those interested in posting/utilizing.

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Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee Meeting Highlights

Advocacy, Meeting Notes

Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee – Quarterly Meeting Highlights Via Zoom webinar – March 10, 2021 (3 – 5 PM)

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 1-27-21

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Highlights | 1-21-21

Meeting Notes

NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup – Meeting Notes Thursday January 21, 2021 (10 – 11 AM) via Webinar In attendance at this meeting: See below notes Next Meeting: Thursday, March 18 – 10:00AM Workgroup Chair: Andrew Talal, MD, University at Buffalo, ahtalal@buffalo.edu Ove...

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Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Highlights | 12-17-20

Meeting Notes

NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup – Meeting highlight - Thursday December 17, 2020 (10 – 11 AM) via Webinar.

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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-16-2020

Meeting Notes, Research, Research, Research Committee

4th Research Committee Meeting of 2020. Meeting highlights include the NYC Viral Hep Elimination Project update and shared resources about syringe service programs (SSPs) during COVID-19.

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 10-28-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 11-19-2020

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

The Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup provides a forum for ongoing learning and sharing of best practices to promote hepatitis B and C care and treatment through telehealth.

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 10-07-2020

Meeting Notes

Hep Free NYC Webinar E-Meeting Highlights | 10-07-2020 A Joint Hep B Coalition & Hep C Task Force Meeting October 7th, 2020 (3 – 5 PM) Attendance: See below Presentations Integrated Hep C and MAT/MOUD Tele-medicine Services at Mount Sinai REACH Program Katherine Dunham...

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 10-15-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

The Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup provides a forum for ongoing learning and sharing of best practices to promote hepatitis B and C care and treatment through telehealth.

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Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee Meeting Highlights | 09-23-2020

Meeting Notes, Advocacy Committee

Meeting of community partners to discuss local, State, and Federal advocacy initiatives.

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NY Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 9-16-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Upstate Hep C and Buprenorphine Telehealth program implementation, CMS telehealth policy updates, and new resources!

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 07-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

CHIPO-NYC is a coalition of organizations and individuals interested in addressing the high rates of hepatitis B and C infections among African communities in the U.S.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 8-20-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes on telehealth capacity building including an implementation study proposal and policy updates.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 7-16-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Meeting focused on efforts to support HCV treatment in OTPs via telemedicine and the need for increased reimbursement rates.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 6-19-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes from the June 19, 2020 NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 5-15-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Meeting notes for the 5-15-20 NYS Hep C Telehealth Workgroup

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Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 05-06-2020

Meeting Notes, Research Committee

Goal of the Hep Free NYC Research committee is to create a network and foster collaboration among NYC hepatitis focused researchers.

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CHIPO-NYC Committee Meeting Highlights | 04-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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NYS Hep C Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting Notes | 4-17-20

Meeting Notes, Telehealth Workgroup

Notes from the April 17, 2020 NYS Hepatitis Telemedicine Workgroup Meeting.

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 03-18-2020

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep Free NYC Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 02-05-2020

Meeting Notes, Research Committee

General goal of the Hep Free NYC Research committee is to create a network and foster collaboration among NYC hepatitis focused researchers.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 01-29-20

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Hep Free NYC Meeting Highlights | 12-11-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 09-25-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 09-18-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the September 2019 Hep B Coalition Meeting

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 9-4-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 07-25-2019

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Final HIV/HCV Treatment Access Committee Meeting July 25, 2019 10am – 12pm NYC Health Department, Rm 14-31, 42-09 28th Street; Queens, NY 11101 Presentations NYC Health Department Project SUCCEED Evaluation Report Amber J Casey, MPH Deputy Director Care & Treatment Program/...

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 6-14-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 06-19-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Webinar | Automated Screening of Hepatitis B & C in the Emergency Department Presented by Dr. Su Wang. April 30 2019. Hosted by HepCX & HepCure

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force

On Tuesday, April 30th at 4:30 PM EST, Dr. Su Wang of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the World Hepatitis Alliance presented on: “Automated Screening of Hepatitis B & C in the Emergency Department”

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 05-01-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 04-17-19

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 2-6-19

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 02-27-2019

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 01-17-2019

Awareness Days, Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Project SUCCEED meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 12-12-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 12-05-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 11-7-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 10-11-18

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Project SUCCEED meeting.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 10-03-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 9-12-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 8-10-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 6-27-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 6-7-18

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Brooklyn Hep C task force meeting, including presentation on Brooklyn Hep C needs assessment and Project SUCCEED.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 12-13-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Catch up on what was discussed, announced, and debriefed at the September 27 Hep B Coalition Meeting!

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 4-25-18

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Highlights from the Hep B Coalition meeting, including presentation on Hep B Health Code Amendment.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 12-8-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The committee discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 9-22-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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CHIPO-NYC Meeting Highlights | 3-23-18

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

Highlights from the CHIPO-NYC meeting.

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Project SUCCEED: HIV/HCV Meeting Highlights | 3-15-18

Meeting Notes, Project Succeed

Highlights from the Brooklyn Hep C task force meeting, including presentation on Brooklyn Hep C needs assessment and Project SUCCEED.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 4-11-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Hep C task force meeting.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Highlights from the Brooklyn Hep C task force meeting, including presentation on Brooklyn Hep C needs assessment and Project SUCCEED.

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Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 2-6-18

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed upcoming tasks and presentations.

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Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 12-12-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed what went well in 2016, areas for improvement, and goals for the coming semester.

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CHIPO Meeting Highlights | 12-8-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed tips for raising awareness and promoting services, and opportunities for funding support.

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LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-6-17

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Committee members received printed copies of the Hep A and B vaccination card for MSM, and discussed engagement of trans folks around the topic of hepatitis (Hep C in particular).

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CHIPO Meeting Highlights | 9-22-17

Meeting Notes, CHIPO

The coalition discussed goals for 2017, initiatives for

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Team HOPE Call Highlights | 9-14-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed upcoming projects, the team dashboard, and new assigned tasks.

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Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 8-24-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

The team discussed what went well in 2016, areas for improvement, and goals for the coming semester.

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LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights | 5-12-17

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Committee members received printed copies of the LGBTQ Hepatitis Resource Card and planned a Hep A and B vaccination campaign targeting the LGBTQ community, as well as June Pride events.

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Hep C Task Force Round Table Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 10-26-17

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Hep C Task Force Round Table Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 10-26-17 Brooklyn Hep C Round Table Meeting Highlights October 26 (2:30 – 5:00 PM) Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza www.hepfree.nyc #HepFreeNYC #EndHepatitis In Attendance: See Below Next Meeting Date Tues...

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Community Health Worker Committee Meeting Highlights | 9-21-17

Meeting Notes, Community Health Workers Committee

Committee members had a constructive working discussion and identified that there is CHW support and interest within the NYC Health Department.

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Communications Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-14-17

Meeting Notes, Communications Committee

The committee reviewed 2017 accomplishments, discussed goals for 2018, and assigned tasks.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 9-27-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Catch up on what was discussed, announced, and debriefed at the September 27 Hep B Coalition Meeting!

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Hep C Prevention in Youth and Team HOPE Meeting Highlights | 7-21-17

Meeting Notes, Team HOPE

At the meeting, committee members and interns planned for Team HOPE activities in the upcoming school year.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Harlem – 7-12-17

Meeting Notes, Harlem, Hep C Task Force Committee

Presentations include the Statewide Hep C Elimination Plan, Accomplishments and Next Steps for Project INSPIRE, and NYC Policy and Advocacy Updates.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 6-21-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Presentations included Bronx Lebanon's Check Hep B Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Program and the NEW LGBTQ Hepatitis Resource Card.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Staten Island – 7-7-17

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Presentations include descriptions of Hep C services at both Brightpoint Health Bay Street Health Center and Community Health Action of Staten Island, as well as a screening of the Hep C Prevention in Youth video.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Brooklyn – 4-26-17

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep C Task Force Committee

The Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting featured a presentation on Hep C treatment and harm reduction on medical mobile units in Brooklyn, and Hep C policy updates.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 3-22-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the meeting, Korean Community Services presented their Hep B Awareness materials and gave an update on Team HBV NYC.

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Hep C Task Force Annual Ad Board Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

At the meeting, Hep C Task Force Ad Board members developed Hep Free NYC goals for 2017.

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3-1-17 | Public Education Committee Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Public Education Committee

At the first Public Education Committee meeting, members created a strategic plan to increase Hepatitis education, awareness and outreach activities throughout NYC.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Bronx – 2-22-17

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

At the Bronx Hep C Task Force meeting, we provided updates on Project INSPIRE, the NYS Hep C Elimination Summit, and the Hep C Peer Navigation and Check Hep C Patient Navigation Programs.

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Hep B Coalition Annual Ad Board Meeting Highlights | 2-15-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the meeting, Hep B Coalition Ad Board members developed 2017 goals.

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LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights | 1-27-17

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition, Hep C Task Force, LGBTQ, LGBTQ Committee

Committee members designed a second version of the LGBTQ Hepatitis Resource Card and planned a Hep A and B vaccination campaign targeting the LGBTQ community.

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Report on Jan 12th 2017 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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Hep C Prevention in Youth Initiative Meeting Highlights | 12-22-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Youth in Prevention

The meeting officially launched the Hep C Prevention in Youth Internship Program. Interns created a strategic plan to help prevent Hep C infection among young people through education and social media.

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Hep C Prevention in Youth | Meeting Highlights 12-20-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Prevention in Youth Committee

The meeting included an update on the NYC Health Dept Hepatitis Surveillance report, and allowed for planning of committee activities in 2017.

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | Citywide – 12-12-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

The citywide meeting featured a NYC Hep C surveillance update, a report on the NYS Hep C Testing Law, and a NYC Hep C policy update.

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Hep B Coalition Committee | Meeting Highlights – 12-14-16

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Participants were updated on Hep B priorities in the United States, the Check Hep B Brooklyn Chinese Program, and advocacy efforts to secure Check Hep B funding in FY 2018.

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Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 11-30-16

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

At the Queens Hep C Task Force meeting, participants learned about the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative, Hep C Services at Brightpoint Health - Queens Health Home, and the Hep C Statewide Elimination Summit.

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11-30-16 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

At the Queens Hep C Task Force meeting, participants learned about the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative, Hep C Services at Brightpoint Health - Queens Health Home, and the Hep C Statewide Elimination Summit.

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Report on Oct 6 2016 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep C Dashboard, Hep CX Meeting, HepCX, Meeting, Presentation

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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9-22-16 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Harlem, Hep C Task Force Committee

The Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting featured advice on how to support City Council Hep C advocacy, information about the Harlem United Check Hep C Program, and an update on Project INSPIRE.

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8-29-2016 LGBTQ Committee Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Members of the Hep Free NYC LGBTQ Committee met to discuss activities to be implemented in 2016, including tabling at LGBTQ events and distributing the Hepatitis LGBTQ Resource Card.

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8-31-2016 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

The Hep B Coalition meeting introduced the new Team HBV initiative supported by a Hep B United Grant, featured the New Charles B. Wang Community Health Center #NOHep Social Media Campaign, and provided updates on the Check Hep B Patient Navigation Program.

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8-16-2016 Staten Island Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

The Staten Island Hep C Task Force meeting provided an introduction to the new Brighpoint Health location in Staten Island, updates on the Tackling Youth Substance Abuse program, and a presentation on a resource card to increase hepatitis screening among young injection drug user...

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6-22-2016 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

The meeting featured presentations on The Fortune Society and Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases services, updates on NYC Health Dept Hep C surveillance, and a Hep testing model used by NewYork Presbyterian Queens.

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Faith-based Initiative | Meeting Highlights – 6-21-16

Meeting Notes, Faith Based Initiative

On June 21, 2016, members of the Hep Free NYC Faith-based Initiative met to launch the initiative and develop activities to raise awareness about Hepatitis in faith communities.

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Report on June 2 2016 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting, Meeting, Report

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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4-27-2016 Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the April 27 Hepatitis B Coalition meeting, attendees learned about the Project H+EAL Program and results of the enhanced Hep B Surveillance Project.

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4-28-2016 Hep C Prevention in Youth Strategic Planning Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Prevention in Youth Committee

Community partners met to addresses the increase of prescription medication misuse as well as intranasal and injection drug use, that has contributed to increased rates of Hepatitis B and C nationally.

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4-13-2016 LGBTQ Initiative Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

Members of the LGBTQ Initiative met to organize panel discussions on Hepatitis; help develop a LGBTQ hepatitis personal stories workshop; help produce LGBTQ hepatitis resources; and plan for Pride events.

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4-6-2016 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Our Bronx Hep C Task Force meeting included a presentation on Project INSPIRE and updates on the End of Hep C Initiative.

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2-23-2016 Patient Navigator Tour and Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

On February 23, 2016, Patient Navigators met at the Nest to learn about its Hepatitis care services and to develop a directory of Patient Navigators in New York City.

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3-9-2016 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

On March 9, 2016, over 50 people attended the Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting. Participants discussed the development of a Faith-Based Initiative, updates in Hep C medication coverage, and other important issues.

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Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 2-17-2016

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

At the February 17 Hepatitis B Coalition meeting, attendees mapped out a plan to further strengthen the Coalition in 2016.

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2-23-16 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

  Adisa Yamusah, Care Coordinator,  Harlem United, ayamusah@harlemunited.org  Angel Cotto, Linkage to Care Navigator, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Hepatitis C Program,          acotto@wyckoffhospital.org Ariel Caba, Intake Specialist, Harlem United acaba@harlemu...

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Report on March 3 2016 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights | 3-2-16 | Staten Island

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

The Staten Island Hep C Task Force meeting highlighted the growing heroin and Hepatitis C epidemic among SI young people, and services available in Staten Island to address this issue.

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2-3-2016 Hep Free NYC LGBTQ Strategic Planning Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, LGBTQ Committee

On February 3, 2016, LGBTQ organizations and programs met for the first time to develop a LGBTQ Hepatitis Initiative.

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Patient Navigator Meeting Highlights | 1-27-2016

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

On January 28, 2016, members of the Patient Navigator Network met to develop a strategic plan for 2016.

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1-27-2016 Patient Navigator Strategic Planning Meeting

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

Hep Free NYC – Patient Navigator Network Meeting HighlightsJanuary 27, 2016 – American Liver Foundation Members of the Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Network met to discuss plans for strengthening and improving the Patient Navigator Network in 2016. Below are highli...

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12-10-2015 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Highlights

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 50 professionals convened to learn about new Hep C services in Harlem, updates on Project INSPIRE, a new LGBTQ Hepatitis Initiative, and hepatitis advocacy events throughout NYS.

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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 11-18-2015

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 30 professionals convened to learn about NYC mayor's recent initiative for immigrant health, updates on the universal birth dose initiative, and recent research in Hep B and liver cancer.

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11-4-2015 Brooklyn Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Brooklyn, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 45 professionals convened to learn more about Brooklyn Hep C services and the barriers to Hep C treatment for NYC residents.

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10-15-15 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

Check out the meeting notes from our October 15, 2015 Patient Navigator Network tour of the new Hep C Program at the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice, Inc in Harlem.

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9-9-2015 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 30 professionals convened to learn about the new Asian Liver program at NYU, the City Council funded Check Hep B Program and much more.

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9-23-15 Future of Hep C Treatment & Treatment Access Advocacy Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

3RD Annual NYC Hep C Task Force Presentation The Future of Hep C Treatment: A glimpse of the pharmaceutical pipeline and current treatment access advocacy Tracy Swan, Treatment Action Group (TAG) tracy.swan@treatmentactiongroup.org Wednesday, Sept. 23rd (3 – 5 PM) In attend...

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9-10-15 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

On September 10, 2015 the Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Network toured Damian Family Health Center (FQHC) in Jamaica, Queens. Damian Family Health Center • Located at 137-50 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435 • Provides primary care and specialty care, including pediatric med...

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Report on Fall 2015 HepCX Meeting

Meeting Notes, Hep CX Meeting

Reports from the Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Unit on the rise of the diagnosis of Hepatitis C in young people in NYC in 2016, preliminary results from the 2nd annual HCV Hospital Survey, updates on mandatory HCV RNA confirmatory testing in NYC, presentation on HCV care for mono-...

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5-20-15 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 50 professionals convened in Harlem to learn about African American Hep C Action Day, Project INSPIRE, and resources to assist in ailing appeals, grievances & fair hearings

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4-29-15 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, CHIPO, Hep B Coalition Committee

Over 40 professionals convened in Manhattan to learn more about the Coalition against Hepatitis in People of African Origin, recent Sunset Park TB outbreak, and watch the new Hep B awareness video PSA from the NYC Health Dept

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3-26-15 Staten Island Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

Over 25 professionals convened to learn about Hep C services available in Staten Island, NYC health department Hep C surveillance and IDUHA Hep C Peer Navigation program

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3-4-15 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

Over 30 professionals convened in the Bronx to learn about HCV testing law, Project INSPIRE, and the new NYS Hepatitis C Coalition.

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2-25-15 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

28 professionals convened in Manhattan to learn about the future of Hep B treatment and to discuss Hep B policy regarding screening recommendations under Medicare.

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2-18-15 Queens Hep B & C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

25 professionals convened to learn about City Council funded Hep programs and update of the NYC HEP Patient Navigator Network and other Hep B & C services available in Queens.

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1-22-15 Hep Free NYC Patient Navigator Network Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Patient Navigator Committee

Meeting Notes ALF Program Overview Paul Bolter, Community Outreach & Education Manager, American Liver Foundation – Greater New York (pbolter@liverfoundation.org) The American Liver Foundation is a great source for support, education, advocacy and research on the treatm...

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11-12-14 Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

November 12 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting View full meeting highlights here Slides: Hiroko Hatanaka, IW Group, The CDC Know Hepatitis B Campaign & Asian Media Overview (PDF slides) A detailed report on Asian news media sources and usage in the US, including types of media, p...

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2014 NYC HEP Health Care Access Training Report

Meeting Notes

An overview of the state of hep B and C in NYC, NYS laws regarding hep B and C, free printed education materials

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Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes | Staten Island | 10-28-14

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Staten Island

October  28th, 2014 Staten Island Hep C Task Force Meeting

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10-9-14 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Hep C Task Force Committee, Queens

Queens Hep C Task Force: Strategy Meeting Thursday October 9th (2:45 – 5 PM ACQC: 161-21 Jamaica Avenue – Jamaica, Queens 11432 – Map View Meeting Full Meeting Highlights here Agenda Introduction of NYC Hep C Task Force  Queens Community Chair Hema Sanantham, N...

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NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Highlights | 8-27-14

Meeting Notes, Hep B Coalition Committee

Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Coverage in NYC | Amendment to Health Code 13.03 (b)(3) | American Liver Foundation: Help-line & online support Group (PDF Slides) | Recap of NYC Hep B Awareness Week & World Hepatitis Day

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8-6-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Bronx, Hep C Task Force Committee

8-6-14 Bronx Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes View Full Meeting Highlights here Slides NYC Neg HCV RNA Reporting_2014 (PDF) Emily McGibbon, MPH EpiQuery Demo – Perminder Khosa, MPH Af Am Hep C Action Day 2014_NBLCA – Melissa Baker, NBLCA     Slides of int...

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6-4-14 Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes, Harlem, Hep C Task Force Committee

View Full Meeting Highlights here Harlem Hep C Task Force Meeting June 4 (2:45 – 5 PM) Location: Touro College of Pharmacy: 230 W 124th St, Harlem 10027 Presentation Slides: An Electronic Health Record Alert for Hepatitis C Screening of Baby Boomers in Primary Care: A Clust...

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4-30-14 NYC Hep B Coalition Meeting Notes

Funding,