September 2009 NYC Viral Hepatitis E-Newsletter

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene ~ Office of Viral Hepatitis Coordination



September 2009 NYC Viral Hepatitis E-Newsletter



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Upcoming Events

New Resources

In the News

NYC Viral Hepatitis Coalitions & Task Forces

NYC Viral Hepatitis Resources

Online Viral Hepatitis Information & Resources

Upcoming Events

* The Dawn of a New Era: Transforming Our Domestic Response to Hepatitis B & C. September 9th 6:30 pm – September 11th 2 pm. Washington , DC.
* HIV, Hepatitis C, Substance Abuse: The Incarcerated and the Community. September 10th 8 am – 3 pm. Multipurpose Room, Student Center 100, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY.
* Syringe Exchange Services & Law Enforcement Training: Building a Positive Relationship. Harm Reduction Coalition, Thursday, Sept 10th • 10-5 PM.
* Basics of Community Organizing with Citizens Committee for NYC Neighborhood Leadership Institute. Saturday, September 12th 11 am -2 pm. 305 7th Ave , 15th Floor.
* Harlem Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting. September 15th 2:30-4:30. North General Hospital Cafeteria.
* NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Meeting. September 17th 3- 5:30. Beth Israel PACC Auditorium: 10 Union Square East , 2nd floor.
* Midwest Viral Hepatitis Summit. September 18th. Columbus , Ohio . Hepatitis Foundation International.
* Bronx Hepatitis C Task Force Meeting. September 21st 2:30 – 4:30. Lincoln Medical Center1st Floor Conference Center .
* 2009 National Medicare Train the Trainer Workshop: New York. September 23–25. The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave.
* NYC Adult Immunization Coalition Meeting. September 24th 10 am – 12 pm. 26 Federal Plaza, Room 38-110A, New York 10013. Contact: tbaker2@health.nyc.gov.
* NATAP Conference - Hepatitis C & HIV/HCV Co-infection; New HIV Drugs for Drug resistance; Managing HIV and Aging. Saturday Sept 26th (10am-1:30pm) NYU Medical Center-Schwartz Lecture Hall F. 550 First Ave. NY 10016 .
* HIV/HCV Coinfection and Use of Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Alcohol Use. NYS DOH. October 7. Manhattan .
* 5th Annual Asian American Health Conference “Reinvesting in Our Communities for Health Equity”. October 8th 12 -5. October 9th 9-11:30. NYU Langone Center .
* It's Time: Integrate Viral Hepatitis into Your Work. NYS DOH. October 14 -15. Rochester NY .
* ING New York City Marathon . Join the American Liver Foundation Liver Life Challenge Team and become eligible for guaranteed entry.

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New & Important Resources

Funding

* HIV Prevention Grants ~ CBOs are encouraged to incorporate hepatitis services into HIV Prevention Grants
o HIV Prevention Projects for Community-based Organizations (CBOs) # PS10-1003
* Black MSM Treatment Education Initiative ~ Request for Grant Applications
* Society for the Arts in Healthcare Partnership to Promote Arts and Healing Grant Program. 2009 Johnson & Johnson.
* Grants for grassroots community groups in economically under-resourced neighborhoods. Citizens Committee for NYC.
* NYS Recovery Funding ~ double check to see if your organization qualifies for Federal Stimulus & Recovery Funding

Advocacy Opportunities

* Trust for America’s Health ~ Health Reform website
* American Public Health Association ~ Advocacy & Policy website

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In the News

HBV ~ the hepatitis b vaccine is available from your own medical provider or Health Department Immunization Clinics

* Racial Differences in Liver Transplant Linked to Underlying Disease (CME/CE) Caucasian liver transplant recipients have a significantly greater risk of hepatitis B recurrence than Asian- and African-American recipients, according to a review of recent transplantation experience in HBV-infected patients.

* Bridging the Culture Gap. NY Times article about the significance of cultural issues and Hepatitis B in the Asian Community.

HCV

* Gene Variant Predicts HCV Treatment Success A small genetic change near the gene for interferon-lambda-3 doubles the chance of successful hepatitis C treatment, researchers said. The variant -- a cytosine for thymine switch on chromosome 19 -- is the first genetic marker that predicts response

§ 27 Cases of Hepatitis C Now Linked to Medical Technician’s Drug Theft Scheme. Denver

* Rate of Sustained Virologic Response in Relation to Baseline Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA Level and Rapid Virologic Clearance in Persons with Acute HCV Infection: genotype 1 can achieve high SVR rate is treated during acute infection

HAV ~ the hepatitis A vaccine is available from your own medical provider or Health Department Immunization Clinics.

* Surfers Get Vaccines Against Hepatitis A. California Tijuana Border.
* Hepatitis A Death Traced to an Island. Maine .

High Risk Population Issues

· Two Acres of Hope for Recovering Addicts At Renewal Farm, the men tend to kale and lettuce and flowers by day, and then exorcise their worries at a rehabilitation center where they sleep.

· Medical Heroin Works to Beat Opioid Addiction Injectable diacetylmorphine, the active ingredient in heroin, was shown to be an effective alternative to oral methadone in treating opioid addiction that had not responded to previous treatment.

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NYC Viral Hepatitis Coalitions & Task Forces

A single bracelet does not jingle – African Proverb



The NYC Viral Hepatitis Coalitions and Task Forces are action oriented groups comprised of all types of health and human service providers as well as advocates and patients concerned with viral hepatitis. The groups come together to learn, network, and share existing resources. Through this process the groups for to identify and develop strategies to address unmet needs and disseminate their results with the greater network.



NYC Hepatitis B Coalition

Sign up for invitations to upcoming meetings & meeting highlights

September 17th from 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Beth Israel PACC Auditorium, 10 Union Square East , 2nd floor.

* Developing NYC Hepatitis Services Resource Directory



NYC Hepatitis C Task Forces

Sign up for invitations to upcoming meetings ~ view past meeting highlights online

Harlem ~ September 15 - November 17. (2:30 – 4:30)

North General Hospital ~ 1879 Madison Avenue (Between 121st & 122nd) Cafeteria (in the C level -Basement)

Bronx ~ September 21 - November 23. (2:30 – 4:30)

Lincoln Medical Center 234 East 149th Street , 1st Floor Conference Center

Brooklyn ~ October 19 - December 14. (2:30 – 4:30)

Brooklyn Borough Hall - 209 Jorelemon St. ~ Community Room

Queens ~ Schedule and Location TBD

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NYC Viral Hepatitis Resources ~ View Online

Patient Info & Resources

Health & Medical Information, Social, Mental and Spiritual Support, Hepatitis B & C Support Groups & Treatment Support

Provider Info & Resources

In Person Education, Online Education & Information

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Resources

Surveillance, Hepatitis A & B Vaccine, Testing & Partner Notification & Special Services

Viral Hepatitis Related Issues Resources

Mental Health Resources

Depression Screening tools, 24 hour mental health hotline & Support Groups

Harm Reduction & Recovery Resources

Syringe Exchange, Safer Sex & Substance Abuse Treatment

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Information & resources for learning about safe complementary & alternative treatments

Health Care Access

Public Health Insurance Information and application procedures

Health Care Access for people who are not eligible for ANY health insurance

Health care access assistance programs

Hepatitis B & C Advocacy Opportunities

Organizations that work on making things better for people with viral hepatitis

Legal Resources

Immigration, Disability & Substance use related legal resources

Public Health Friendly Law Enforcement

Funding & Employment

Funding sources for viral hepatitis programs

Employment resources in the viral hepatitis field

Public Health Marketing and Media Resources

Affordable tools to create awareness

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Online Viral Hepatitis Information & Resources

* American Liver Foundation (ALF)
* American Cancer Society ~ Asian Initiatives
* Asian Liver Center at Stanford University
* B Free CEED: National Center of Excellence in the Elimination of Hepatitis B Disparities
* Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) ~ Hepatitis
* Social Determinants of Health
* Center for Drug Use and HIV Research
* Harm Reduction Coalition
* HBV Advocate
* HCV Advocate
* Hepatitis B Foundation
* Hepatitis C Information Central
* Hepatitis Foundation International
* Hepatitis Magazine
* HEP Team NYC
* HIVandHepatitis.com
* Immunization Action Coalition
* National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP)
* National Institutes of Health – Viral Hepatitis
* New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) ~ Hepatitis
* New York State Department of Health ~ Hepatitis
* New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Wellness Website – Hepatitis C
* Office of Minority Health: Hepatitis
* PubMed
* Treatment Action Group (TAG)
* Veterans Affairs - National Hepatitis C Program
* World Hepatitis Alliance
* World Health Organization~ Hepatitis
* Hepatitis Outbreaks National Organization for Reform

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Contact:

Nirah Johnson, LMSW ~ Community Projects Specialist

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygeine

125 Worth Street, Room 326. New York , NY 10013

(212) 341-0432 ~ njohnso2@health.nyc.gov

Office of Viral Hepatitis CoordinationWebsite ~ NYC Hepatitis C Task Force Resources & Services Map

The rock in the water does not know the pain of the rock in the sun - Haitian proverb