Patient Advocacy

Meeting the needs of all those affected by hepatitis B is an important priority of the Hepatitis B Foundation. In order to help build a stronger and more visible hepatitis B community, we initiated the first-ever national hepatitis B patient conference in 2001. This was made possible through our ongoing partnership with the only Online Hepatitis B Support Group. In addition, we continue to provide expert testimony about hepatitis B at both the state and national level.

B Informed Patient Conference
We sponsor the only national conference for those living with chronic hepatitis B. Patients and their loved ones, parents of children, and health care providers all gather to share their stories and information in a caring and supportive environment. Learn more.

Hepatitis B Information and Support Listserv (HB-L)
We have a strong partnership with the Hepatitis B Info and Support List, which is the only hepatitis B support group on the Internet. Together, we help provide a focus for the hepatitis B community. This is a well-supervised list with more than 500 members who log on from around the world to exchange information and provide emotional support to one another. Co-owners Steve Bingham and Sheree Martin are an excellent resource for both the List and the HBF.

Expert Legislative Testimony
Our medical and scientific experts, and outreach staff regularly provide expert testimony about hepatitis B to state and federal legislators. We have successfully advocated for funds to support hepatitis B prevention, education and research programs.