Last Updated on January 25, 2020 by HepFree NYC
An estimated 145,000 New Yorkers are currently infected with HCV. Many New Yorkers with HCV remain undiagnosed, and one-third of those with a positive HCV antibody test have not had a confirmatory HCV RNA test. Many people diagnosed with HCV also do not receive appropriate counse...
“Have you been diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Are you a Baby Boomer – born between 1945 – 1965, and uncertain about your diagnosis? Do you write and understand English?”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zepatier with or without ribavirin for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C genotypes 1 and 4 infections in adult patients.
COVID-19 "Coronavirus" Community & NYC Hep Service Provider Resources
There are numerous opportunities available for students to assist NYC Hepatitis B Coalition member organizations through internships and volunteer projects.
An American Immigrant women’s study. You are invited to join a women’s health and safety study available in English, Spanish, French, Hmong, Arabic, Swahili and Somali. You can receive up to $40 for each completed survey; $115 for the whole year. See here for more in...
Mary T. Basset, NYC Health Commissioner, wrote a letter to CMS in support of Medicare coverage of Hepatitis B screening.
