October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month! We are highlighting resources and events that can help raise liver cancer awareness in populations affected by viral hepatitis. Resources – HepMag’s overview of liver cancer provides basic information on liver cancer, including prevention and available types of treatment. -The HepB Foundation’s Liver Cancer Read more…
On Tuesday 10/30, hear from providers and patients about the repercussions of a liver cancer diagnosis. Register here. The American Liver Foundation is pleased to present an upcoming webinar: On The Front Lines Of Liver Cancer Date: Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 Time: 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. Eastern Time Overview: This webinar will feature a Read more…
“Taking Steps to Good Care & Long Term Health” is a free community forum on Thursday, November 8th, organized by the National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project and co-sponsored by HepCAP. While HepCAP meetings are on hold, this morning forum is a great way to get updated on the latest information Read more…
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 1-4 PM HUB OF HOPE @ SUBURBAN STATION This health fair will offer free testing for HIV and Hepatitis C, as well as free Hepatitis A vaccinations, with no insurance requirements. Food will be provided. Share this information widely with providers and community members to get Read more…
Thursday, October 4th, 2018 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT Join the Center for HIV Law and Policy, Harm Reduction Coalition, and the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable for “Punishment is Not a Public Health Strategy,” a webinar on the criminalization of viral hepatitis. Read more…
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. As we take the time to remember friends and community members we’ve lost, we can also show solidarity by showing up for those affected by and fighting the opioid epidemic. Saturday 9/1: Hike Against Heroin on Forbidden Drive : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-overdose-awareness-day-hike-against-heroin-tickets-48397960603 Check out https://www.overdoseday.com/ for information about Read more…
Philadelphia’s Path Towards HCV Elimination
Community Health Fair to raise awareness of Hepatitis. Get TESTED! Location: 2539 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA When: June 27th Contact: 215.225.5800
C a Difference is a comprehensive hepatitis C (HCV) testing and linkage-to-care program at Philadelphia FIGHT housed at the John Bell Health Center (JBHC). C A Difference will be offering testing on their van on the corner of 15th and JFK on May 10th and May 18th. On May 18th Read more…
