Important findings from #Stigma survey of people living w #HBV & #HCV. People fear telling family, friends, sexual partners. They also report repercussions in accessing healthcare & in their sexual relationships bc of their status. ECDC World Hepatitis Alliance

Excellent statement from Adrienne Simmons of NVHR: "We can eliminate hepatitis B and C if we design our systems to meet the needs of the most marginalized communities."

ICYMI - Rep. Hank Johnson Rep. Nydia Velazquez release Dear Colleague calling for expanded access to #hepb vaccines in Medicare. Hep Magazine KFF NASTAD NVHR The AIDS Institute AAPCHO Policy AASLD American Pharmacists Association hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/p…

“While much work remains to ensure that testing is accessible to all people living with hepatitis C, a point-of-care test is a necessary tool to bring us closer to eliminating this deadly virus." - Adrienne Simmons loom.ly/U9AE5gs

Join NVHR and members of Cepheid's team tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. EST for an overview of the newest frontier in HCV testing, followed by a discussion about how these advances might factor into the existing testing landscape. loom.ly/aTpLomM

"We need medical professionals to show us that they care...If your doctor isn’t listening to your concerns, then you aren’t seeing the right doctor and you should make a change if you can." - Tina Reynolds loom.ly/rExAIu8 #NAAHCAD #HepC

Today is #WorldHepatitisDay — whether you have a minute or an hour to spare, World Hepatitis Alliance has compiled and streamlined ways you can take action ⚡❤️ loom.ly/SRQ_dg8

Thanks to Ed for the memories and repost Ed Tate NVHR Hep B Foundation #HepatitisAwareness World Hepatitis Alliance

ICYMI, for #WorldHepatitisDay, NVHR sent letters to six associations representing healthcare professionals, urging them to do their part in #viralhepatitis elimination. We also published a template (loom.ly/mPKe6eU) you can use to write to associations you belong to 📝

#HepatitisB vaccination can prevent #LiverCancer & other health issues. CDC recommends the vaccine for ALL adults, including those 60+ with risk factors or who want protection. Learn more during #NIAM: bit.ly/4epHDPB

Arkansas’ removal of substance use restrictions means there are no longer any jurisdictions that require sobriety as a pre-requisite to hepatitis C treatment. CHLPI & NVHR recently published updates to our state report cards! Read: chlpi.org/news-and-event…

In the last 6 months: - 1 more state (NM) removed prior authorization requirements. - 2 states (AR, IA) removed substance use restrictions. - 1 state (IA) removed prescriber restrictions. - 1 state (IA) removed retreatment restrictions. loom.ly/CipNTIc

Arkansas’ removal of substance use restrictions means there are no longer any jurisdictions that require sobriety as a pre-requisite to hepatitis C treatment. CHLPI & NVHR recently published updates to our state report cards! Read: chlpi.org/news-and-event…

Viral #Hepatitis impacts millions of individuals in the US. Read the National Viral Hepatitis Progress Report to learn how CDC and our partners are doing the crucial work of addressing the burden of viral hepatitis: bit.ly/4cCRXTv

The FDA recently authorized the first-ever #hepC RNA point-of-care test 🎉 We've put together a blog post to help you gauge if this groundbreaking technology could be a good fit in the context of your service provision model ⬇️ loom.ly/m7VnMQE

🗓️ Save the Date! Aug 21 @ 2 PM EDT 👉 Join Dziko Singleton & Darius D. Pryor from Health Brigade 💬 Discuss HIV/HCV programs, patient outcomes, & more! 🔗 Register today: nastad.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #HepC #HIV #Webinar NACCHO NVHR

ICYMI: starting in 2025, HEDIS' Adult Immunization Status quality measure will now include the proportion of adults 19 and older who are up to date on #hepatitisB immunization. loom.ly/--e3-h4

A big part of #NAIRHHADay is raising awareness & you can help with that! Share materials from nairhhaday.org far and wide on social media & also check out some great resources on #hepatitisB in African immigrant communities at loom.ly/xX4oajU