Aug 27th NYC Hep B Coalition (3-5PM) @American Cancer Society: 132 W 32nd St

The NYC Hep B Coalition Mission is to coordinate efforts to prevent, manage and reduce hepatitis B among all residents of NYC. www.nychepbc.org

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NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Meeting

Wednesday, August 27 (3 - 5 PM)
At American Cancer Society: 132 West 32nd Street

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Meeting Agenda

Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Coverage in NYC
Hep B Birth Dose Honor Roll
Amendment to Health Code 13.03 (b)(3)

Julie Lazaroff, MPH, Unit Chief Perinatal Hep B Prevention
Katelynn Devinney, MPH City Research Scientist
Hannah Sabbagh, MPH Candidate, Intern
Bureau of Immunization - NYC DOHMH

American Liver Foundation: Help-line & online support group
Yoshiaki Otake, Manager, Support Services, Greater New York Division

City Council Funding for Hep B Services
Recipients: Bellevue Hospital, Korean Community Services, African Services Committee, & CBWCHC

Recap of NYC Hep B Awareness Week & World Hepatitis Day
Jeffrey Sung, Team HBV NYC

Policy & Advocacy
Justin Fung, NYC Hep B Coalition Advocacy Chair
Samuel Hung, NYC DOHMH Intern

Update on National Coalitions: CHIPO, National Hep B Task Force & Hep B United

2014 Hep B Coalition Meeting Dates
Location: American Cancer Society - 132 W 32nd St

Next Meeting: Wed, November 12th (3-5 PM)

Apply for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll

Congrats to new Birth Dose Honor Roll recipients!

Lincoln Medical Center
St. Barnabas Hospital
New York Hospital Queens
Forest Hills Hospital
Kings County Hospital Center

NYC Hep B Universal Birth Dose Initiative
Encourage NYC hospitals and birthing centers to qualify for the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll! Application click here.

To be recognized, a birthing institution must have:

Achieved, over a 12-month period, a coverage rate of 90% or greater for administering hepatitis B vaccine before hospital discharge to all newborns (regardless of weight), including those whose parents refuse vaccination.

Implemented written policies, procedures, and protocols to protect all newborns from hepatitis B virus infection prior to hospital discharge.

Updates
Meetings/Conferences

2nd US Conference on African Immigrant Health. September 19-21, Pittsburgh, PA. Office of Minority Health. Call for abstracts now open, due August 8th.
Chinese American Medical Society Scientific Meeting. Nov 1,Chelsea Piers. Abstract submission due: Sept 6 to jlove@camsociety.org
American Association for the Study of Liver Disease Annual Meeting. Nov 7-11, Boston, MA.
American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Nov 15-19, New Orleans, LA.

New Resources

CDC KNOW Hepatitis B Campaign
- PSA - "Protect your family" (multiple languages & either 30 or 60 sec)
- Poster - "Doctor Knows"
- Flyer - "Family Love" (customizable event flyer)
Liver Health Bulletin | Your Liver Keeps You Healthy: Protect It (PDF). Encourages protection of the liver from the overlapping risks of viral hepatitis, fatty liver and excessive alcohol use. Other Languages: [ä¸æ–‡] [EspaÃ±ol]
Palm Card | Hepatitis B Vaccine: Complete the 3 Dose Series (PDF). Provides information and guidance to complete the full Hep B vaccine series. Other Languages: [ä¸æ–‡] [EspaÃ±ol]

National Networking Opportunities

National Hepatitis B Task Force Monthly calls every 3rd Monday of the month (3:30- 4:30 PM): Phone number (866) 713-6534 - Pass code: 3245350#
Coalition against Hepatitis in People of African Origin (CHIPO). Monthly calls every 4th Monday of the month (3-4 PM): To join contact Chari Cohen.
Hep B United Coalition. Monthly calls every 2nd Thursday of the month (2-3PM): To join contact: Allan Gamboa .

American Liver Foundation
National Hepatitis Medical Provider Locator

Hep B United Proud Partner
CDC Know Hepatitis B Campaign

Coalition Against Hepatitis in People of African Origin (CHIPO). Like on Facebook & Follow on Twitter!

Youth & Student Initiative
Like TEAM HBV Facebook Page!

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