“Combination HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection prevention, including treatment as prevention, is the global strategy for ending the HIV epidemic and achieving HCV infection elimination. This webinar will review the current state of this endeavor, including the latest prevention and treatment options. Additionally, it will discuss the barriers to hepatitis C treatment and how to overcome them.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Describe the current state of HCV infection elimination progress in the US and across the globe

• Identify barriers to HCV infection elimination in the US at various levels of the care cascade

• Develop approaches to improve HCV infection treatment delivery utilizing recent innovations to facilitate HCV infection elimination in the US”

“Combination HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevention, including treatment as prevention, is the global strategy for ending the HIV epidemic and achieving HCV elimination. This webinar will review the current state of this endeavor, including the latest prevention and treatment options. Additionally, it will discuss the barriers to HCV treatment and how to overcome them.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Describe the current state of HCV elimination progress in the US and across the globe

• Identify barriers to HCV elimination in the US at various levels of the care cascade

• Develop approaches to improve HCV treatment delivery utilizing recent innovations to facilitate HCV elimination in the US”

“The Empire Liver Foundation and the New York City Department of Health invite you to attend: Special Topics in Hepatitis C - Join us in November and December for two exciting topics on hepatitis C!

Hepatitis C Treatment in People Experiencing Homelessness

Thursday, November 21, 2024 (4:30pm-5:30pm EST) - 1 CME/CNE/CEU

Description:

This training is designed to educate clinical providers on current hepatitis C screening and treatment guidelines and how to best support people experiencing homelessness to complete their hepatitis C treatment

Speaker: Abigail Hunter FNP-BC, MSN, MPH, Clinical Program Manager, ount Sinai

By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

• Acquire a basic understanding of HCV screening and treatment

• Learn how to support people experiencing homelessness to complete their HCV treatment

• Hone their engagement practices with people facing multiple social, medical, and emotional challenges

• Remain engaged with people who are highly transient in the homeless service system”

“Please join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month to learn about updates in viral hepatitis advocacy and to share challenges and progress in your community. Together, we can eliminate viral hepatitis.”

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

B informed Session on Nov 19:Unpacking the New HBV Case Definitions

“Register today for B Informed! a Hepatitis B Virtual Education Series geared toward anyone interested in learning more about hepatitis B including patients, family members, community advocates, health care providers, public health professionals, and community members. This session will feature the CDC and they will discuss the new CSTE hepatitis B case definitions and its impact on jurisdictions' surveillance efforts.”

“More than 300 million people are living with hepatitis worldwide, but most people don’t know they have it. Only 13% of people living with hepatitis B and 36% with hepatitis C have been diagnosed, and for most testing remains beyond reach. If we are to achieve the 2030 hepatitis elimination goals, it is critical that we expand access to testing for hepatitis. To shine a light on the importance of the need to scale up testing, the first World Hepatitis Testing Week will be held from 18 to 24 November. To begin World Hepatitis Testing Week, the World Hepatitis Alliance and the World Health Organization are co-chairing this webinar to explore different strategies for scaling up testing with a multi-stakeholder panel.”

“¡Queremos saber de usted! La Oficina de Políticas de Enfermedades Infecciosas y VIH/SIDA quiere aprender de la comunidad sobre las prioridades, estrategias y objetivos para abordar el VIH/SIDA, las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) y la hepatitis viral, así como para aumentar la vacunación contra varias enfermedades. Esta información apoyará el desarrollo de las próximas versiones de la Estrategia Nacional contra el VIH/SIDA y los Planes Estratégicos Nacionales para las ITS, la hepatitis viral y vacunas. Los temas generales incluirán enfoques sindémicos para abordar el VIH, ITS y hepatitis viral; equidad en salud; lecciones aprendidas de COVID-19; uso organizacional de los planes y comunicación del progreso hacia las metas colectivas. Por favor note que la sesion puede ser grabada solamente para tomar notas.”

“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting ideas from the community as it develops the next versions of several national strategic plans: the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan, the Vaccines  National Strategic Plan, the Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan, and the National HIV/AIDS. Feedback must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern on December 6th.

We are hosting an open community call to discuss potential recommendations and feedback to submit that would expand access to hepatitis B vaccines and which Plans to include. We hope to continue the momentum from our collective recent success with securing expanded access in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) as part of its 2025 Medicare rulemaking process.

Please join us!”

“We want to hear from you! The Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy wants to learn from the community about priorities, strategies, and objectives to address HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and viral hepatitis, as well as to increase vaccination against a myriad of diseases. This information will support development of the next iterations of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the National Strategic Plans for STI, viral hepatitis, and vaccines. Overarching topics will include syndemic approaches to addressing HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis; health equity; lessons learned from COVID-19; organizational use of the plans; and communication of progress toward collective goals. Please note that the session may be recorded for note-taking purposes only.”

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

“Until now, next to nothing has changed about methadone access for the entirety of its existence. In the last year alone, more changes have been made to the regulations governing this treatment than in the over sixty years it has been offered. These changes come amid the worst rates of overdose the United States has ever seen and follow on the heels of a pandemic that had a devastating impact on people who use drugs. This webinar will tell the story of how a small group of drug users not only survived these conditions but found a way to unite in the fight to change the face of methadone administration throughout the country. This webinar will review the origins of this nationwide coalition, comprised of a group of noncompliant methadone patients who refused to stop fighting for the right to better treatment, outline key timelines and advocacy efforts, and highlight the courageous work that sparked a movement to reform methadone toward a more patient-centered, humanistic approach.”

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

“Join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) for an exciting session to discuss a new report, Financing Integrated Viral Hepatitis Services: Recommendations for State and Federal Entities. These recommendations reflect over two years of research as well as robust discussions with community, state, and federal partners on payment and reimbursement strategies to support viral hepatitis service provision. You are invited to join us for an introduction to the new report, learn about innovative models being implemented in several states, and hear from federal partners on existing options to enhance viral hepatitis services. Audience questions will also be addressed, time permitting. We look forward to you joining us!”

“NOhep Mums: scaling up testing in antenatal settings to support the elimination of hepatitis B

Ending vertical transmission of hepatitis B is key to achieving hepatitis elimination. 254 million people are living with hepatitis B worldwide, with the majority of people infected as infants through mother-to-child transmission. This is largely being driven due to a lack of testing, with only 13% of people living with hepatitis B having been diagnosed. Ahead of World Hepatitis Testing Week, this webinar will explore the importance of hepatitis B testing in antenatal settings. It will look at the critical role testing can play in not only preventing mother-to-child transmission but also unlocking wider diagnosis opportunities for their family members and so driving elimination efforts.”

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

“The Empire Liver Foundation and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to attend the Hepatitis C Clinical Training Series.”

• Session 1: Hepatitis C: Epidemiology, Natural History and Diagnosis with Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
  October 10, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 2: Hepatitis C Treatment with Abigail Hunter, FNP, MPH
  October 17, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 3: Hepatitis C Complications with Arun Jesudian, MD
  October 24, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 4: Hepatitis C Treatment in Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID) with Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH
  October 31, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

“Vaccines National Strategic Plan: Progress, Challenges, and Future Strategies

We want to hear from you! The Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy National Vaccine Program (NVP) invites you to participate in a webinar and listening session on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (ET) that aims to shape the future of the next iteration of the Vaccines National Strategic Plan (VNSP). This session provides an opportunity to engage in important discussions about the future of our collective efforts to enhance vaccine planning over the next five years.”

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

“Advancing Syndemic Approaches through National Strategic Planning

The session might be recorded for note-taking purposes only.

The Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) is hosting a listening session titled "Advancing Syndemic Approaches through National Strategic Planning" on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:30pm ET.

This event will (1) define syndemics and the importance of implementing syndemic approaches to address HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and viral hepatitis, including common drivers of health disparities; (2) describe the benefits for concurrent development of the next iterations of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and the National Strategic Plans for STIs, viral hepatitis, and vaccines; (3) identify barriers, needs, and best practices to advance syndemic approaches; and (4) provide an opportunity for OIDP to listen and learn from the community.

This session is an opportunity to provide public comment. Your input will help shape the next iterations of the NHAS and the National Strategic Plans for STIs, viral hepatitis, and vaccines. We look forward to your participation!”

“The Empire Liver Foundation and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to attend the Hepatitis C Clinical Training Series.”

• Session 1: Hepatitis C: Epidemiology, Natural History and Diagnosis with Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
  October 10, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 2: Hepatitis C Treatment with Abigail Hunter, FNP, MPH
  October 17, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 3: Hepatitis C Complications with Arun Jesudian, MD
  October 24, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 4: Hepatitis C Treatment in Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID) with Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH
  October 31, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

#OctoberIs4Livers Health Equity Series: Addressing Disparities in Liver Cancer Care

“This series will focus on the unique challenges faced by under represented communities in accessing liver cancer care and diagnosis, with a spotlight on U.S. veterans, rural populations, and American Indian and Canadian Aboriginal communities. Experts and advocates will discuss the barriers to treatment, from geographic isolation and resource scarcity to cultural sensitivities and gaps in care. Join us in elevating the conversation on health equity and exploring actionable solutions to ensure that every community has the support they need for liver cancer prevention, treatment, and care. Join us on Thursdays at 1 PM EST

• October 3: Advancing Prevention, Treatment, and Care: A Policy Briefing On Liver Cancer

• October 10: American Indian and Indigenous People in Canada Health Equity Roundtable

• October 17: Rural Communities Health Equity Roundtable

• October 24: U.S. Veterans Health Equity Roundtable”

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

“The Empire Liver Foundation and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to attend the Hepatitis C Clinical Training Series.”

• Session 1: Hepatitis C: Epidemiology, Natural History and Diagnosis with Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
  October 10, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 2: Hepatitis C Treatment with Abigail Hunter, FNP, MPH
  October 17, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 3: Hepatitis C Complications with Arun Jesudian, MD
  October 24, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

• Session 4: Hepatitis C Treatment in Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID) with Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH
  October 31, 2024 10:30-11:30AM HST 

“Please join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month to learn about updates in viral hepatitis advocacy and to share challenges and progress in your community. Together, we can eliminate viral hepatitis.”

#OctoberIs4Livers Health Equity Series: Addressing Disparities in Liver Cancer Care

“This series will focus on the unique challenges faced by under represented communities in accessing liver cancer care and diagnosis, with a spotlight on U.S. veterans, rural populations, and American Indian and Canadian Aboriginal communities. Experts and advocates will discuss the barriers to treatment, from geographic isolation and resource scarcity to cultural sensitivities and gaps in care. Join us in elevating the conversation on health equity and exploring actionable solutions to ensure that every community has the support they need for liver cancer prevention, treatment, and care. Join us on Thursdays at 1 PM EST

• October 3: Advancing Prevention, Treatment, and Care: A Policy Briefing On Liver Cancer

• October 10: American Indian and Indigenous People in Canada Health Equity Roundtable

• October 17: Rural Communities Health Equity Roundtable

• October 24: U.S. Veterans Health Equity Roundtable”