Last Updated on January 25, 2020 by HepFree NYC
NYC Department of Health | Viral Hepatitis
A network building capacity to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C in NYC
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Bridge HCV Trainings for Addiction and HCV Treatment Centers
News, Training, HepCX News
Below is a description of the Bridge HCV training offered in collaboration with Exchange CME ADDICTION CENTERS Credit: 1.0 hour inclusive of CME/CNE/CE credit provided by Purdue University. Audience: 10-15 participants inclusive of clinical as well as non-clinical staff – s...
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Attend NYS Hep C Legislative Awareness Day on Feb 6! (Meal stipend & transportation available)
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On February 6th, in our State's Capital, join hundreds of people living with Hep C, elected officials, healthcare professionals, services providers and people for a day of advocacy and action.
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Hep C Antibody Test with Reflex to RNA Implementation Guidance
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In NYC, many Hep C patients with a positive Hep C antibody test do not get the Hep C RNA test needed to confirm infection (McGibbon et al, 2013). Clinicians can now order a Hep C antibody test with reflex to RNA from several commercial laboratories. The reflex test confirms c...
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Sign On! Ask Policymakers to Drop Medicaid Restrictions to Hep C treatment
Advocacy, News, Hepatitis C, HepCX News
Sign a petition asking policymakers to take action against Hep C by dropping discriminatory Medicaid restrictions on Hep C treatment.
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Hepatitis C (HCV) Patient Summit (Early 2019)
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The summit, NVHR’s first national patient gathering, will bring together 100 patients recently cured of or currently living with HCV who have not had experience engaging in other advocacy programs.
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Campaign Hep B: Stop Letting Americans Die of a Completely Preventable Disease
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Two-thirds of those infected with HBV don’t even realize it! We must ensure that community members, physicians and policy makers are aware of the devastating effects of untreated HBV, and address this issue nationally and globally.
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City Council Proclamation | NYC Hep B Awareness Week
Advocacy, News
The Council of the City of New York Proclamation Whereas: Hepatitis B is a silent epidemic that affects 1.2 million Americans, most of whom do not know they are infected with the virus. Chronic hepatitis B can damage the liver for up to 20-30 years without symptoms, and can lead ...
Upcoming Events
CME | Epidemiology of Hep C (HepCure/CEI)
Hep Telehealth Workgroup
NVHR Grassroots Advocacy Monthly Call
News & Recent Posts
- Job | Hep C Harm Reduction Peer Worker (Housing Works) January 13, 2021
- NY City Council Discretionary Funding Application | Due 2/19/2021 January 13, 2021
- Research Committee Meeting Highlights | 12-16-2020 January 8, 2021
- NYC Council Viral Hepatitis Initiative January 1, 2021
- Updated Hep B Screening Recommendation (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) December 28, 2020
- Job | Viral Hepatitis Program Medical Director @ NYC Health Dept December 21, 2020