“On World Hepatitis Day, we’re calling for bold political leadership, with investments to match. We call on all countries to integrate services for hepatitis into benefit packages as part of their journey towards universal health coverage.” WHO Director -General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus On World Hepatitis Day, the World Health Read more…
The World Hepatitis Alliance offered a series of masterclasses on World Hepatitis Day (July 28). Organizations shared case studies of successful advocacy and outreach activities. Click here to view all of the reports, and learn helpful tips! Below are the featured case studies: Running a campaign by Action Hepatitis Canada Working with Read more…
Gina M. Simoncini, MD, MPH; David E. Koren, PharmD Published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine This special communication reviews HCV treatment resources, discusses data demonstrating similar cure rates between PCPs and specialists, and argues that capacity-building among PCPs will be necessary to control the HCV Read more…
Thursday, August 82:00pm – 3:00pmRSVP here! While hepatitis A and B vaccines are specifically recommended for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBM), vaccine rates among this group remain low. With outbreaks of hepatitis A happening across the country and a rise in acute hepatitis B Read more…
Thursday, July 25th 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Broad Street Ministry (315 S. Broad Street) Join the effort to eliminate Hepatitis C in Philadelphia. In honor of World Hepatitis Day, Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers welcomes you to enjoy light appetizers and refreshing mocktails, courtesy of Safran Turney Hospitality (Bud & Read more…
Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 1:00pm – 3:00pm Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQxRfhDJSCas0uZTBlpm_w The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Harm Reduction Coalition are collaborating to bring you “A Harm Reduction Approach to Hepatitis A Outbreaks in the United States” webinar. The webinar will feature Alice Asher a Senior Service Fellow Read more…
July 30th, 2019, 3:00pm ET Learn about Hepatitis B and the Opioid Epidemic, and about the importance of increasing efforts to address hepatitis B vaccination and awareness, in this AAPCHO webinar! Learn more and register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_er1VukvFT8GOCfWqF913Eg Time duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes Background: Recent outbreaks of hepatitis B Read more…
A SAFETY-FIRST APPROACH TO THE OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC Advocates, clinicians, professionals, and community leaders will be coming together for a 2-day statewide conference on October 28th and 29th in Harrisburg to discuss cutting edge research and evidence-based solutions to the overdose epidemic. Registration and travel/lodging information are now available. If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, Read more…
Tuesday, July 9th, 5:30 – 8:30 PM: Save Hahnemann Vigil Join Put People First PA, patients, Hahnemann staff, Philadelphia medical students, doctors, and community groups for a vigil outside of Hahnemann to show our solidarity, unity, and dedication to fighting for our human rights. See more information and RSVP on Read more…
Philadelphia FIGHT’s PrEP Team is hosting a full week of free events highlighting PrEP, ranging from testing and counseling, walk-in hours, and a lunch and learn. Learn about preventing HIV at testing and linkage events, including professional development opportunities and webinars! View the full list of events and register here!