Hepatitis B is estimated to affect 400 million children and adults worldwide, yet remains a relatively unknown, silent killer that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. American-born children have been vaccinated against hepatitis B since 1982, but a lack of preventive care has left many adults and foreign-born children without similar protection.

The Asian American Hepatitis B Program (AAHBP) was founded in 2004 with funding from the New York City Council. It is a coalition of New York City institutions and residents dedicated to reducing the disproportionate burden of the Hepatitis B infection on the Asian American community through outreach, education, screening, vaccinations, and follow-up care.

The AAHBP also conducts collaborative research in the epidemiology of hepatitis B infection in New York City’s communities, outcome evaluation and policy development. In 2006 the AAHBP expanded its outreach and services to the Latin American, Caribbean, African, and Eastern European immigrant communities in New York City who are at higher risk for hepatitis B and co-infection with hepatitis C and HIV.

The B Free, C Free, HIV Free Campaign will feature cultural events for adults and youth in all five boroughs, combined with community education, free screening and preventive vaccinations (for hepatitis B), confidential counseling, and treatment referrals for those in need.

NO-COST Hepatitis B Screening and Education Events in Your Community:

 

APRIL 2007

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center - Flushing
Wednesday April 11, 2007, 10:00am to 11:00am
136-26 37th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing
Call 718-886-7355 to make an appointment and for more information in Korean.

Committee for Early Childhood Devleopment
Friday April 13, 2007, 9:30am to 12:30pm
193-04 Jamaica Avenue, Hollis
Call 718-464-3326 for more informaituon and for make an appointment.

Korean Community Services (KCS)
Friday April 13, 2007, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
35-56 159th Street, Flushing
Call 212-463-9685 to make an appointment and for more information in Korean. Walk-ins welcome.

NYC Free Clinic
Saturday April 14, 2007, 10:00am to 3:00pm
16 East 16st Street, Manahattan

Brooklyn Chinese American Society
American Cancer Society, Asian Initiatives
Friday April 20, 2007, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Call 718-886-8890 ext. 19 for more information in Chinese. Walk-ins welcome.

Redeemed Christian Church of God, Covenant Chapel
Sunday April 15, 2007, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
1260 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island
Call 718-300-2483 for more information.

CAC Worldwide
Saturday April 21, 2007, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
160 East 112 Street, Manhattan
Call 917-684-9260 for more information.

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center - Flushing
Wednesday April 11, 2007, 10:00am to 11:00am
136-26 37th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing
Call 718-866-1212 to make an appointment and for more information in Chinese.

Korean Community Services (KCS)
Friday April 27, 2007, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
35-56 159th Street, Flushing
Call 212-463-9685 to make an appointment and for more information in Korean. Walk-ins welcome.

Walton-Echo Free Clinic
Saturday April 28, 2007, 10:00am to 3:00pm
1894 Walton Avenue, Bronx
Call 718-583-3060 for more information.

Holy Ghost Royal House of Restoration
Sunday April 29, 2007, 12:00pm tp 3:00pm
70 Beach Street, Staten Island
Call 347-432-9945 for more information.

 

MAY 2007

Center for Latino Health, 5th Annual Conference
NYU School of Medicine
Saturday May 5, 2007, 10:00am to 4:00pm
550 First Avenue at 31st Street, Manhattan
Call 212-263-4851 for more information.

Redeemed Christian Church of God
Sunday May 6, 2007, 12:00pm to 3:00pm
672 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn

Holy Ghost Royal House of Restoration
Sunday May 12, 2007, 12:00pm tp 3:00pm
70 Beach Street, Staten Island
Call 347-432-9945 for more information.

St. Robert Bellarim Roman Catholic Church
American Cancer Society, Asian Initiatives
Friday May 20, 2007, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Call 718-886-8890 ext. 12 for more information in Korean. Walk-ins welcome.