Hep Free NYC

Stay Protected with the Hepatitis A & B Combo Vaccine! Hep A & B are serious liver infections, but you can prevent both with the Combo Vaccine. It’s quick, effective, and a simple step to safeguard your health. Use the NYC Health Map: https://lnkd.in/eXSEygAi to find convenient locations for the Hepatitis A & B Combo Vaccine. Take control of your health and protect yourself today. Vaccination is an easy way to stay safe and healthy!

Meet two of our March 26 NYC Hep C Task Force Meeting Speakers: Dr. Lucas Dreamer and Callie Janoff, MFA, MDiv, of NYC Health + Hospitals They’ll present on the?PORT Program, a care model supporting individuals returning from incarceration. Dr. Dreamer is a physician in Internal and Addiction Medicine and clinical lead for PORT at Kings County Hospital. Callie Janoff is Program Manager for PORT Practices, leading operations and systems improvement. RSVP:?https://lnkd.in/eJpUq2we Agenda:?https://lnkd.in/eprXckAf

Meet one of our March 26 NYC Hep C Task Force Meeting Speakers: Ellie Goldfarb, MPH, Program Coordinator at Housing Works. She will present on the?New York State Hepatitis C Elimination Coalition NYC Chapter progress?and a recap of the?2025 Legislative Day. She works as a?Program Coordinator?focused on?HIV equity and LGBTQ+ affirming care. RSVP required:?https://lnkd.in/eJpUq2we Meeting invite and full agenda:?https://lnkd.in/eprXckAf

Meet one of our March 26 NYC Hep C Task Force Meeting Speakers: Jacob Herrera, MPH, MPH, Hep C Program Coordinator, REACH Program at Mount Sinai . He will present on Mount Sinai Health System REACH Programs’s Rapid Treatment Model and Pharmacy Partnership to reduce time from Hep C diagnosis to treatment. RSVP required: https://lnkd.in/eJpUq2we? Meeting invite and full agenda:?https://lnkd.in/eprXckAf

Meet one of our March 26 NYC Hep C Task Force Meeting Speaker: Colleen Flanigan, Director of the Bureau of Hepatitis, Health Care and Epidemiology at the New York State Department of Health. She will present on the results from the 2024 Survey of Hep C Infrastructure and Technical Assistance Needs of NYS Community Health Centers that assess the needs associated with Hep C testing and treatment. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP required: https://lnkd.in/eJpUq2we Meeting invite and full agenda: https://lnkd.in/eprXckAf?

Hep C is a serious but curable infection. Left untreated, it can lead to liver damage, cancer, and other long-term health issues. The good news? Today’s treatments are simple, effective, and usually take just 2–3 months. If you’ve ever been at risk even if it was years ago it’s worth getting tested and, if needed, treated. Curing Hep C not only protects your own health but also helps prevent transmission to others. Treatment is available and ready to cure you. Use the NYC Health Map: https://lnkd.in/eRCdmNRQ to find free or low-cost Hep C services near you

Hep C is both treatable and curable. Taking control of your health starts with getting tested; knowing your status is essential to protecting your liver and overall well-being. Early detection allows for timely treatment with highly effective options that can eliminate the virus and prevent serious complications. Don’t wait to take this important step toward better health. Find testing and treatment near you: https://lnkd.in/eRCdmNRQ

Today I co-sponsored a New York City Council Educational Briefing on Viral Hepatitis with Ronni Marks and Hep Free NYC. In Council District 3, we saw the highest number of reported cases of hepatitis C from 2014-2021. Hepatitis is a serious issue that can lead to liver damage, cancer, and death. With 86,000 New Yorkers living with hepatitis C, awareness and access to testing, treatment, and care are crucial. As a Council Member, I’m committed to ensuring adequate funding for organizations and continuing the Viral Hepatitis Initiative. Let’s work together to fight this disease and protect our communities.

Join Us on March 19th for the NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Meeting Speaker:?Emily Li, Project Coordinator at Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York & MPH Candidate at CUNY School of Public Health. She will present on the Hepatitis B Mini Grant Project, discussing initiatives to increase screenings, improve care linkage, and raise vaccine awareness in Korean, Chinese, Punjabi, and Hindi-speaking communities. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP required: https://lnkd.in/eQzeRydE Meeting invite and full agenda: https://lnkd.in/emS3vStW

Meet March 19th NYC Hepatitis B Coalition Speaker:?Nowshin Mannan, MPH in Global Health, Advancing Health Equity & Social Justice, Public Health Professional, and Research & Program Assistant at Project New Yorker. Nowshin, a first-generation Bangladeshi woman, is dedicated to advancing global health and promoting health equity in diverse communities. She will present on the Hepatitis B Mini Grant Project and discuss the impact of public health initiatives on communities affected by Hepatitis B. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP required:?https://lnkd.in/eQzeRydE Meeting invite and full agenda:https://lnkd.in/emS3vStW