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May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month
Campaign Calls for Increased Hep B Testing in Philly
May 21 – Philadelphia Mayor Nutter and Councilman David Oh were featured speakers at a media event organized by Hep B United Philadelphia, a campaign led by the Hepatitis B Foundation to get more Philadelphians tested and vaccinated against the virus. Read more.
MMWR: Multiple Outbreaks of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Related to Assisted Monitoring of Blood Glucose Among Residents of Assisted Living Facilities – Virginia, 2009-2011
May 21 – Virginia health officials said hepatitis B virus infections occurred in four assisted living facilities from 2009-2011 due to inadequate infection control practices, particularly surrounding assisted monitoring of patient blood glucose levels. Read more.
One in 10 Cambodians Have Hepatitis B
May 21 – Cambodian Americans are 25 times more likely to have a chronic hepatitis B infection than the average American, and HBV is the second leading cause of cancer for Cambodian American men. This is due to a lack of health education and translated information about HBV for Cambodians in the U.S. Read more.
HBF Happenings
Hepatitis B Awareness Effort Hits Philadelphia’s Love Park
May 21 – A local effort took place in “Love Park” in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Hepatitis B Foundation, where the Hep B United Philly participants were flexing their muscles in recognition of National Hepatitis Awareness Month. Read more.
Hepatitis B Foundation Honors U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh and Breaks Fundraising Record at Crystal Ball
May 21 – The Hepatitis B Foundation hosted its well-attended, annual Crystal Ball fundraiser breaking all previous fundraising records. During the evening, Dr. Howard Koh was honored with the Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for his leadership in creating the first HHS Action Plan for Viral Hepatitis, elevating HBV as a national health priority. Read more.
“B A Hero” PSA Contest Finalists & Winner Announced
Chronic Hepatitis B in Pregnancy: Consensus Recommendations
Audiocast with Dr. Brian McMahon: Chronic Hepatitis B in Pregnancy
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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