Making History: Eliminating Viral Hepatitis Disparities in the African American Community
During February’s observance of African American History Month, please join us in working to end the unfortunate history of viral hepatitis’ disproportionate impact on the African American community. This Administration is working hard to reduce and eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity. Unfortunately, viral hepatitis is a health problem that is often overlooked by the pu
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Knights of the Roundtable
December 8, 2011 by Tim Horn (Hep Web) Original Source Under the direction of Martha Saly, the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) and its 200-plus member organizations continue to make the fight against hepatitis B and hepatitis C a major priority. Here, Saly provides an inside look at NVHR and the noise the coalition is making to end these largely silent epidemics. Tell us a bit
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Mission: Vertex creates new possiblities in medicine to cure diseases and improve people's lives. We work with leading researchers, doctors, public health experts and other collaborators who share our vision for transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society. Program Highlights/Accomplishments: Active engagement with policymakers and staff in HHS,
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UC Davis Cancer Center
Mission: We are an NCI-designated Cancer Center that serves more than 10,000 patients per year. Our Outreach Research & Education Program has more than 20 services for patients; cancer prevention and control outreach to underserved communities; and several active Boards to guide its work. The goal of the OREP is to reduce cancer health disparities among minority populations; adolescents
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The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc.
Mission The Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc. was established to address the lack of supportive services for people living with Hepatitis C (including patients co-infected with other conditions such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B) by fostering the develpment and operation of successful support groups for patients and by offering one-on-one mentoring services to Hepatitis C and liver
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The CHOW Project
Mission: The CHOW Project's mission is to prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis C and other blood-borne pathogen's among high-risk drug users in Hawaii. Program Highlights/Accomplishments: In 2010, The CHOW Project exchanged just under 600,000 syringes throughout Hawaii, which is the largest amount in the Project's 20 year history. Four years ago, CHOW began a seroprevalence study of H
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The AIDS Institute
Mission: The AIDS Institute is a national nonprofit organization that promotes action for social change through public policy research, advocacy and education. More Information: theaidsinstitute.org Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
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Suncoast Hep C Friends Inc.
Mission: Founded in Nov. 2009 we are a non-profit organization created to be a source for people in our community to gather information about viral hepatitis and support through local agencies, health care providers, and contacts to services. Also, we advocate for the rights of our citizens and to address the lack of awareness, education, support, and services available to th
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Status C Unknown
Mission: Founded in 2005, Status C Unknown (SCU) is a non-profit organization. SCU‘s mission is to educate those impacted by HCV about treatment options and promote enhanced HCV awareness among the general public, health care communities, and policy-makers. Our strategic focus is prevention education, support and advocacy. Program staff is dedicated to the wellness of those affected by HC
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