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Hep B United National Campaign and Website Launched
May 15 – The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) and Hepatitis B Foundation,with the support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, has launched "Hep B United" as a national campaign to promote and support community-based groups across the country working to decrease the burden of hepatitis B and liver cancer. According to Dr. Howard Koh, assistant secretary for Health, HHS, “Improved coordination of viral hepatitis activities across HHS, and with state and local partners, will have a positive impact on our efforts to reduce viral hepatitis disparities in the AAPI population.” Visit www.hepbunited.org for more information.

Perinatal Hepatitis B: What Every Mom Should Know
May 14 – A highlight of perinatal hepatitis B transmission and the actions needed to eliminate this preventable disease, by Corinna Dan, RN, MPH, Viral Hepatitis Policy Advisor, HHS. Read more.

1 in 6 Cancers Worldwide Caused by Infections That Can be Prevented or Treated
May 14 – Infections cause about 2 million cancer cases a year, and 80 percent of those cases occur in less developed areas of the world, many of which are due to potentially preventable or treatable infections, including hepatitis B, according a the study which was published in The Lancet Oncology. Read more.

Intensive Follow–up Reduces Mortality from Hepatocellular Cancer
May 14 – Intensive follow–up of patients who have undergone surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma reduces deaths from tumor recurrence and metastases, since HCC tends to recur locally, Dr. Timothy M. Pawlik said at a symposium sponsored by the Society of Surgical Oncology. Read more.

HBF Happenings

“B A Hero” PSA Contest Finalists & Winner Announced
May 14 – Congratulations to Isaac Mejia and Robert Ryu for winning the “B A Hero” Video Contest. Enjoy the winning video and other notable entries that help raise HBV awareness around the country. View now.

Chronic Hepatitis B in Pregnancy: Consensus Recommendations
May 7 – New consensus recommendations for the evaluation and management of pregnant women with hepatitis B are featured in Part 1 and Part 2 of The Female Patient. The recommendations resulted from a workshop that the Hepatitis B Foundation convened with prominent practitioners to help improve hepatitis B–related outcomes during and after pregnancy. Read Part 1 and Part 2.

Audiocast with Dr. Brian McMahon: Chronic Hepatitis B in Pregnancy
May 7 – Listen to Dr. Brian J. McMahon discuss the new OB recommendations for the management of infected pregnant women published by The Female Patient and the critical need to not overlook the medical needs of infected moms. Listen now.

Brad Segall Talks to Chari Cohen of HBF on Listen Live on WOGL
April 30 - Listen to this informative talk on Hepatitis B, and the research, advocacy and outreach of the Hepatitis B Foundation, along with upcoming Hep B United Philadelphia events.

Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary of Health for HHS, to be Honored by Hepatitis B Foundation

2011 HBF Annual Report Now Available Online!
Read about the achievements of the Hepatitis B Foundation as it celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2011. Download now.

HBF Consensus Recommendations for Primary Care Providers Published

Merck Donates Natural Products Library to Hepatitis B Foundation’s Research Institute

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