Hep B Committees

CHIPO NYC: Coalition against Hepatitis in People of African Origin

An Initiative of the NYC Hep B Coalition & Hep C Task Force Viral hepatitis is a significant worldwide health problem.  Untreated viral hepatitis can lead to liver damage, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, and it is one of the … Continue reading

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Team HBV NYC

To Get Involved: Sign up to participate in our Planning Committee here Contact Andrew Huang at [email protected] or Nicole Bannister at [email protected] The NYC Hepatitis B Coalition is launching an initiative with Team HBV to establish a cross-institutional student coalition to … Continue reading

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Health Care Access, Insurance & Medications Workgroup

There a  multitude of challenges involved in helping Hepatitis B & C patients access proper Health Care; obtain and maintain Health Insurance, and ensure consistent affordable medication coverage through treatment. This Workgroup was brought together in February 2012 by the … Continue reading

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NYC Hep B & C Personal Stories Workshop

The life stories of people who have personally experienced Hepatitis B & C are extraordinary. A small group meets monthly in mid-town Manhattan to share our personal stories, and work on ways to develop them so that they can help the … Continue reading

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Hep B & C Patient Navigator Network

Patient Navigators provide support to patients in order to navigate into and fully engage in optimal health care. The New York City Hep B & C Patient Navigator Network is a collaborative effort amongst New York City patient navigators working in … Continue reading

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