“May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the hidden epidemic of viral hepatitis, including its risk factors, symptoms, and complications, and to encourage testing. May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day! This day provides an opportunity to decrease the transmission rate of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), early testing and diagnosing is essential.

In recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month, Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) is hosting a webinar to brief clinicians and other health care providers about the release of new recommendations for hepatitis B screening and testing. During the call, Dr. Erin Conners will discuss how the updated recommendations differ from the 2008 recommendations, explain the rationale for the changes and why the updated recommendations are beneficial. Dr. Conners will also share key messages. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the science supporting these changes and the expected impact of these recommendations.

Contact for more information: Chepkorir Maritim, Nurse Consultant, cmaritim@hrsa.gov”