Disrupting Viral Hepatitis Stigma in Everyday Life
You don’t need to be an expert to interrupt stigma, and it’s a muscle anyone can grow with practice. Here are some ways to disrupt the flow of stigma when you encounter it.
From Fingerstick to Cure: Factors to Consider Around Adoption and Implementation of Hepatitis C RNA Point-of-Care Testing
In June 2024, the FDA authorized the Cepheid Xpert HCV test to detect hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA, marking a significant milestone for the viral hepatitis community in the U.S. This first-ever HCV RNA point-of-care (POC) test runs on the GeneXpert Xpress system in CLIA-waived settings. It detects HCV RNA in adults aged 22 years...
Honoring Randy Madara
As you may know, we recently lost a dear friend and incredible patient advocate, Randy Madara. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void, as Randy touched the lives of so many within our community. In her honor, here are some tributes from those who’ve cherished her: “Randy was a Help‑4‑Hep Peer Counselor since 2014. In that capacity,...
NAAHCAD: Raising Awareness About Viral Hepatitis in Black Communities
Tina Reynolds is co-founder of Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted People’s Movement, Reproductive and Justice Activist and Director of Equity and Inclusion at the North Carolina Survivors Union.
Acting on My Hepatitis Delta Diagnosis
Joe, a patient advocate, spoke with NVHR about living with the hepatitis delta virus (also known as HDV or hepatitis D), and why he decided to get involved in clinical trial research.
San Juan Caffey Jr.’s Hepatitis C Journey: From Overcoming HCV, HIV & Addiction to Empowering Others
NVHR sat down with San Juan Caffey Jr., an engagement specialist at Williams and Associates whose agency specializes in HIV, Hep C and STD prevention and treatment services.
Richard Smith’s Journey Living With Hepatitis B – Q&A With NVHR
NVHR recently sat down with Richard Smith, an advocate with Hep Free Hawai'i, to discuss his journey living with hepatitis B.
Overcoming Hepatitis A: A Conversation With Morgan Farrington, CHW, BS-HSC (’24) (they/them)
NVHR recently sat down with Morgan Farrington, Managing Director of GoodWorks: North AL Harm Reduction, to discuss their journey living with hepatitis A.
Hepatitis & the LGBTQ Community: A Conversation With Lauren Canary, MPH (she/they)
NVHR recently sat down with Lauren Canary, Viral Hepatitis Epidemiologist and former NVHR Director, to discuss opportunities to advance public health programs and increase awareness of viral hepatitis among the LGBTQ community.
Gubernatorial Proclamation Helps Raise Awareness of Viral Hepatitis in Kentucky
Hepatitis advocate Debra Graner shares her experience with receiving a proclamation in honor of National Hepatitis Testing Day (May 19) in Kentucky.
Universal Screening is Critical for Finding and Treating Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis C
NVHR Advocate Kristen Mesisco shares her experience with hepatitis C as a result of vertical transmission & calls for additional screening.
Linking Mi Gente to Hepatitis C Care in Buffalo, NY
Ivette Chavez-Gonzalez shares about linking hepatitis C patients in the Hispanic & Latino communities to care.
2021 Viral Hepatitis Policy Summit & Hill Day
NVHR joined our partners at NASTAD, Hepatitis B Foundation, and Hep B United to host a virtual Viral Hepatitis Policy Summit and Hill Day on February 17 & 18. In this blog, we provide highlights from the summit and three key takeaways on effective advocacy meetings with Congressional staff.
NVHR and HEP Statement on Systemic Racism and Inequalities Facing Black Communities
The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) and the Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) condemn the systemic inequality and pervasive racism in our country that is killing and disenfranchising Black Americans.