9-9-10 NYC Hep B & C Advocacy Committee Meeting Highlights

9-9-10 NYC Hep B & C Advocacy Committee Meeting Highlights
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NYC Hepatitis B & C Advocacy Meeting Highlights

September 9th 2010 (10 AM-12) - New York Organ Donor Network: 460 West 34th Street , 15th Floor, New York , NY 10001

NYC Hepatitis B & C Advocacy Committee Website

Next Meeting: October 21st!



In attendance: see below



Meeting Highlights

* Hepatitis B & C Advocacy Committee Strategic Plan Development Discussion

· Wish list

o A Community Health Center (FQHC) Comprehensive Hepatitis B & C Program in each borough

o NYC DOHMH to provide:

§ HBV testing at public health clinics (STD or Immunization)

§ Full panel of HBV Tests

§ HCV PCR (Confirmatory) Testing

o Hepatitis B & C Health Educator Certification

o Hepatitis B & C Testing Protocol Package

§ Pre & Post Test Counseling Certification

§ Referral process protocol

o Methadone Clinics, Detox Centers : Enhanced Hepatitis B & C, testing, treatment services and supportive services (case management)

o Corrections: Rikers - Enhanced Hepatitis B & C, testing, treatment services and supportive services (case management/discharge planning)

o Faith Based Organizations: Integration of Hepatitis B & C into Health Education

o 1 minute Hepatitis B & C Public Service Announcement for the General Public. Translated into major languages.

o Hepatitis B Patient Advocate cohort who are willing to speak publicly about their experience

o HBV Anti-stigma campaign



* Planning for October 19th Viral Hepatitis Awareness City Council Legislative Breakfast

· Advocacy committee members and team leaders will call their Council person and invite to event (not yet – official invites have not gone out)

Hepatitis B & C Community Partners,

Please register a representative from your organization for this exciting awareness event!



NYC Hepatitis B & C Awareness Breakfast

Sponsored by

NYC City Council Members

Maria del Carmen Arroyo, Margaret Chin & Peter Koo

Organized by

NYC Hepatitis B Coalition & NYC Hepatitis C Task Force

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

Tuesday October 19th

9 – 10:30 AM

Albella - 10 Reade Street, NY 10007 - www.albellanyc.com - map

Breakfast buffet will be served

Program:

* Introduction by NYC Council
* Information about Hepatitis B & C and how these life threatening chronic diseases impact NYC
* Testimonials by NYC residents affected by Hepatitis B & C
* Networking with NYC residents, community organizations representing the Hepatitis B & C populations and NYC Council Members

Please join us in representing the NYC Viral Hepatitis Community by designating one representative from your organization to attend the event! RSVP to: njohnso2@health.nyc.gov as soon as possible.



Updates

* Victory! NY Congressman Charles Rangel signed on to Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control & Prevention Act (H.R. 3974)! Congratulations NYC Hepatitis B & C Advocacy Committee for your hard work!
* Kerry Introduces Bill to Fight Viral Hepatitis – Senate

o Disrupting a deadly disease - Hepatitis defense can save thousands of lives a year. By Sen. John Kerry and Rep. Michael M. Honda. The Washington Times



In Attendance

* Benjamin Vines, Health Educator – AIDS Service Center of NY
* Daniel Raymond, National Policy Director – Harm Reduction Coalition
* Dara Hunt, Advocate
* Eric Rude, Director Office of Viral Hepatitis Coordination DOHMH
* Fred Wright – VOCAL
* Jacqueline Aguilar Taylor – Bilingual Health Educator, Coney Island
* Joseph Prioleau, Health Educator – AIDS Service Center of NY
* Justina Wu, NYU B FREE CEED
* Kevin Lo - Charles B Wang Community Health Center
* Michael Carden, Project Director – Center for the Study of Hepatitis C
* Nirah Johnson – DOHMH
* Ronni Marks, HCV Support Group Leader & Advocate



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