Events
Apr
30

DATE CHANGE for Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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May
2

Integrated Care for A/AA and NH/PI Youth @10AM HST

“Join the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) for a webinar detailing the essential role of enabling services (ES) staff and Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI)-serving health centers to engage youth patients. Building trust among youth is paramount for engaging youth in care. Culturally-responsive and identity-affirming care strategies include social drivers of health (SDOH) education through cultural farming practices, traditional arts, and peer outreach to ensure that youth have access to care.

Learning Objectives: After this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the ES workforce providers who may conduct SDOH assessments with youth;

  2. Highlight the value of youth-serving staff and impact on patient access to care; and

  3. Demonstrate the impact of youth-informed social interventions.

Speaker: Jocelyn Howard, MSW, Chief Executive Officer, We Are Oceania

Moderator: Nashia Choudhury, MPH, Director of Programs, Health Care Transformation, AAPCHO

Audience: Community Health Workers, patient navigators, other ES providers, clinical staff interfacing with ES workforce, and health data analysts as a primary audience. Secondary audience is leadership (e.g operations, finance, and health IT).

Fee: No cost/free”

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May
7

Safety, Compassion, and Dignity: A One-Day Symposium on Harm Reduction, Healing Justice, and Mental Health Approaches @6AM HST

“Join the Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (PS MHTTC) for a special, no-cost, full-day symposium to uplift the origins, approaches, and practices of harm reduction in mental health work. Our region is proud to be a national incubator of this approach: the National Harm Reduction Coalition started in Oakland, CA over 25 years ago. Throughout our region, providers and systems leaders are partnering with people with lived experience to reimagine how we take care of each other (sometimes through systems, sometimes despite systems, and sometimes within systems).

While harm reduction has roots in substance abuse, it is also a vital mental health approach. We are holding this symposium to explore how the tenets of harm reduction and healing justice can inform and transform the way we engage in mental health care.

We come together to explore these questions:

  • By centering the lived and living experience of people and communities, how might community-driven public health strategies help us care for our clients and patients differently?

  • How might we as service providers listen and learn from communities who are already taking care of each other, saving each other’s lives in ways that might be uncomfortable but necessary?

Our symposium captures innovative approaches to harm reduction with presenters from across the region who work within diverse settings and populations. We also honor voices of lived experience by creating rich learning opportunities throughout the day that explore how our mental health policies, programs, and practices can minimize stigma and discrimination and maximize respect, health, and self-direction.”

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May
7

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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May
8

INHSU Prisons Research @11AM HST

“Join INHSU Prisons for a virtual event where we welcome authors from research papers highlighted in the Annual INHSU Prisons Bibliography 2023. These papers were considered to be of ‘outstanding’ or ‘exceptional’ interest by the INHSU Prisons Executive Committee. Authors of each paper will provide an overview of their research alongside practical takeaways and participate in a facilitated panel discussion. Join us to discuss lessons learnt from these publications, implementation considerations as well as the policy and practice implications.”

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May
13

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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May
14

Community Health Centers and Eliminating Hep C in the US @7AM HST

“May is National Hepatitis Month, a time to bring awareness to the hidden epidemic of viral hepatitis, including its risk factors, symptoms, and complications, and to encourage testing. May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day! To decrease the transmission rate of Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV), early testing and diagnosing is essential. In recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) will host a webinar on the role of community health centers in eliminating hepatitis C in the United States. Featured speakers will include Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Fred Poordad from CommuniCare San Antonio, and Dr. Geogy Thomas from Daysprings Health, FL. This webinar will provide an update on the state of viral hepatitis C in the United States. In addition, participants will identify some of the challenges in the care and treatment of hepatitis C as well as best practices.”

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May
14

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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May
14

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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May
14

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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May
15

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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May
16

Hep B ECHO by Hep B Foundation @6AM HST

“Monthly provider training case-based provider training program using the Project ECHO model. The sessions, designed around case-based learning and mentorship, help local workers gain the expertise required to provide needed services. Each session will include 1 case discussion and a short 15-minute didactic aimed to empower providers to evaluate, monitor, and treat patients with hepatitis B in the primary care setting. Free CME is provided.”

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May
16

Updates on Hep B and C for Patients @9AM HST

“This educational webinar will focus on screening, linkage to care, and disparities in the cascade of care and new HBV screening and vaccination guidelines and Hep C Treatment.

Featured Speaker:

  • Robert J. Wong, MD, MS – Biography Clinical Associate Professor (Affiliated), Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA

  • Min Kim, MD MPH, Physician, Clinical Interventions Team, Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Nathan Furukawa, MD, MPH, Senior Advisor for Hepatitis C Elimination, Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Moderator: 

Emmanuel Thomas MD, PhD, FAASLD Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine in the Department of Pathology. American Liver Foundation, Board Chair”

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May
21

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Jun
4

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Jun
10

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Jun
11

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Jun
11

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Jun
11

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Jun
15

Honolulu AIDS Walk @8AM HST

“We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 33rd Honolulu AIDS Walk, set to take place on Saturday, June 15th. Join us as we come together to support and raise awareness for a cause that impacts our community deeply.

Event Details:

·     Date: Saturday, June 15th

·     Location: Kapi’olani Park Bandstand

·     Time: Registration opens at 8:00 am.

Walk commences at 10:00 am

The Honolulu AIDS Walk is more than just a walk; it's a powerful demonstration of unity, compassion, and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS. By participating, you're not only making a difference in the lives of individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, but you're also contributing to the vital work of organizations dedicated to prevention, treatment, and support services.

To register for the walk, simply visit www.honoluluaidswalk.org and follow the easy steps. Whether you're walking as an individual, joining a team, or even if you can't attend but still want to show your support, there are options for everyone to get involved.”

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Jun
18

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Jun
19

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Jun
20

Hep B ECHO by Hep B Foundation @6AM HST

“Monthly provider training case-based provider training program using the Project ECHO model. The sessions, designed around case-based learning and mentorship, help local workers gain the expertise required to provide needed services. Each session will include 1 case discussion and a short 15-minute didactic aimed to empower providers to evaluate, monitor, and treat patients with hepatitis B in the primary care setting. Free CME is provided.”

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Jul
2

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Jul
8

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Jul
9

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Jul
9

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Jul
9

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Jul
16

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Jul
17

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Jul
18

Hep B ECHO by Hep B Foundation @6AM HST

“Monthly provider training case-based provider training program using the Project ECHO model. The sessions, designed around case-based learning and mentorship, help local workers gain the expertise required to provide needed services. Each session will include 1 case discussion and a short 15-minute didactic aimed to empower providers to evaluate, monitor, and treat patients with hepatitis B in the primary care setting. Free CME is provided.”

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Jul
18

14th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert (APPLE) Meeting (Day 1)

“We cordially invite you to the 14th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting (APPLE 2024) annual conference, which will be held on July 18-20, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is our pleasure to be hosting the forthcoming meeting in person for the first time ever in the United States.

The APPLE Association is a professional organization dedicated to the research, prevention, and treatment of primary liver cancer in the Asia-Pacific region. We will continue to foster and promote the intellectual collaboration and exchange among physicians, scientists, and industry leaders for sharing valuable research results for the treatment of liver cancer and discussion pertaining to the latest advancements in liver diagnosis and care.

Internationally known experts in the field of liver cancer will be invited to this meeting to have discussions on the following:

  • Molecular pathogenesis and pathology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

  • Surgery and liver transplantation for HCC

  • Locoregional therapy for HCC (including combination with systemic therapy)

  • Systemic therapy including immunotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and more, for advanced HCC

  • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

  • Fibrolamellar carcinoma

Don’t miss the exclusive opportunity to collaborate, learn, and share the latest advancements and findings in the field of liver cancer with distinguished scholars and experts to develop solutions to the most pressing issues today and beyond. “

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Jul
19

14th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert (APPLE) Meeting (Day 2)

“We cordially invite you to the 14th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting (APPLE 2024) annual conference, which will be held on July 18-20, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is our pleasure to be hosting the forthcoming meeting in person for the first time ever in the United States.

The APPLE Association is a professional organization dedicated to the research, prevention, and treatment of primary liver cancer in the Asia-Pacific region. We will continue to foster and promote the intellectual collaboration and exchange among physicians, scientists, and industry leaders for sharing valuable research results for the treatment of liver cancer and discussion pertaining to the latest advancements in liver diagnosis and care.

Internationally known experts in the field of liver cancer will be invited to this meeting to have discussions on the following:

  • Molecular pathogenesis and pathology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

  • Surgery and liver transplantation for HCC

  • Locoregional therapy for HCC (including combination with systemic therapy)

  • Systemic therapy including immunotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and more, for advanced HCC

  • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

  • Fibrolamellar carcinoma

Don’t miss the exclusive opportunity to collaborate, learn, and share the latest advancements and findings in the field of liver cancer with distinguished scholars and experts to develop solutions to the most pressing issues today and beyond. “

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Jul
20

14th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert (APPLE) Meeting (Day 3)

“We cordially invite you to the 14th Asia-Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert Meeting (APPLE 2024) annual conference, which will be held on July 18-20, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is our pleasure to be hosting the forthcoming meeting in person for the first time ever in the United States.

The APPLE Association is a professional organization dedicated to the research, prevention, and treatment of primary liver cancer in the Asia-Pacific region. We will continue to foster and promote the intellectual collaboration and exchange among physicians, scientists, and industry leaders for sharing valuable research results for the treatment of liver cancer and discussion pertaining to the latest advancements in liver diagnosis and care.

Internationally known experts in the field of liver cancer will be invited to this meeting to have discussions on the following:

  • Molecular pathogenesis and pathology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

  • Surgery and liver transplantation for HCC

  • Locoregional therapy for HCC (including combination with systemic therapy)

  • Systemic therapy including immunotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and more, for advanced HCC

  • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

  • Fibrolamellar carcinoma

Don’t miss the exclusive opportunity to collaborate, learn, and share the latest advancements and findings in the field of liver cancer with distinguished scholars and experts to develop solutions to the most pressing issues today and beyond. “

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Aug
6

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Aug
12

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Aug
13

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Aug
13

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Aug
13

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Aug
15

Hep B ECHO by Hep B Foundation @6AM HST

“Monthly provider training case-based provider training program using the Project ECHO model. The sessions, designed around case-based learning and mentorship, help local workers gain the expertise required to provide needed services. Each session will include 1 case discussion and a short 15-minute didactic aimed to empower providers to evaluate, monitor, and treat patients with hepatitis B in the primary care setting. Free CME is provided.”

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Aug
20

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Aug
21

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Sep
3

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Sep
9

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Sep
10

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Sep
10

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Sep
10

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Sep
17

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Sep
18

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Sep
19

Hep B ECHO by Hep B Foundation @6AM HST

“Monthly provider training case-based provider training program using the Project ECHO model. The sessions, designed around case-based learning and mentorship, help local workers gain the expertise required to provide needed services. Each session will include 1 case discussion and a short 15-minute didactic aimed to empower providers to evaluate, monitor, and treat patients with hepatitis B in the primary care setting. Free CME is provided.”

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Oct
1

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Oct
7

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Oct
8

12th Intl Conference on Health and Hep in Substance Users - Day 1

“INHSU [International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users] conferences are unique due to the cross-collaboration between different stakeholders dedicated to the health of people who use drugs. People who use drugs, advocates, health care providers, program managers, harm reduction experts, researchers, and policymakers each have an equal voice, leading to a program that facilitates balanced discussions and shared perspectives.”

8-11 October 2024 at Megaron International Convention Centre in Athens, Greece

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Oct
8

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Oct
8

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Oct
8

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Oct
9

12th Intl Conference on Health and Hep in Substance Users - Day 2

“INHSU [International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users] conferences are unique due to the cross-collaboration between different stakeholders dedicated to the health of people who use drugs. People who use drugs, advocates, health care providers, program managers, harm reduction experts, researchers, and policymakers each have an equal voice, leading to a program that facilitates balanced discussions and shared perspectives.”

8-11 October 2024 at Megaron International Convention Centre in Athens, Greece

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Oct
10

12th Intl Conference on Health and Hep in Substance Users - Day 3

“INHSU [International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users] conferences are unique due to the cross-collaboration between different stakeholders dedicated to the health of people who use drugs. People who use drugs, advocates, health care providers, program managers, harm reduction experts, researchers, and policymakers each have an equal voice, leading to a program that facilitates balanced discussions and shared perspectives.”

8-11 October 2024 at Megaron International Convention Centre in Athens, Greece

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Oct
11

12th Intl Conference on Health and Hep in Substance Users - Day 4

“INHSU [International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users] conferences are unique due to the cross-collaboration between different stakeholders dedicated to the health of people who use drugs. People who use drugs, advocates, health care providers, program managers, harm reduction experts, researchers, and policymakers each have an equal voice, leading to a program that facilitates balanced discussions and shared perspectives.”

8-11 October 2024 at Megaron International Convention Centre in Athens, Greece

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Oct
15

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Oct
16

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Nov
5

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Nov
11

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Nov
12

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Nov
12

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Nov
12

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Nov
19

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Nov
20

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Dec
3

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Dec
9

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Dec
10

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Dec
10

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Dec
10

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Dec
17

Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Dec
18

Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Apr
25

Growing Awareness of Hep Delta @6AM HST

“Please join us on Thursday April 25th at 12pm Eastern Time for a webinar titled Growing Awareness: Limited Testing and Screening Bias for Hepatitis Delta Virus. This webinar will feature Dr. Melodie Weller, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine, who will discuss the epidemiology and screening patterns for HDV in Utah over a 22-year period.

You can register here, and can read the article upon which the webinar is based here. We hope you can join us!”

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Apr
23

Hep Screening for Persons Experiencing Homelessness @5AM HST

“At the heart of HCV elimination is the pursuit of health equity. HCV elimination must include everyone. Persons who experience homelessness often are at increased risk of hepatitis C and face more limited access to care. Screening strategies to reach persons who are experiencing homelessness must be community-based and person-centered through leveraging innovations such as point-of-care testing; reflex testing; partnering with peer navigators; and integration with harm reduction, other medical screening initiatives, and other social services. Join us for the next installment of our Hep Test series to hear from experienced programs who have developed effective models of care to reach persons experiencing homelessness.

Speakers:

  • Bernadette Lettner and Doug Belanger, Toronto Community Hepatitis C Program, Toronto, Canada

  • Joshua Choi, Los Angeles Christian Health Centers, California, United States

  • Dr. Elaine Saayman, Sediba Hope Medical Centre NPC, Tshwane, South Africa

  • Dr. Mandana Khalili, University of California San Francisco, California, United States”

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Apr
11

2024 World Hepatitis Summit in Lisbon, Portugal

9 - 11 April - Lisbon, Portugal

The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is the only global hepatitis conference which is focussed on a multi-stakeholder, multi-sector public health approach which brings together diverse participants, from civil society to policy makers, private sector to academics, to make the dream of hepatitis elimination a reality.

WHS 2024 is organised by the World Hepatitis Alliance with the support of the Ministry of Health of Portugal.

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Apr
10

2024 World Hepatitis Summit in Lisbon, Portugal

9 - 11 April - Lisbon, Portugal

The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is the only global hepatitis conference which is focussed on a multi-stakeholder, multi-sector public health approach which brings together diverse participants, from civil society to policy makers, private sector to academics, to make the dream of hepatitis elimination a reality.

WHS 2024 is organised by the World Hepatitis Alliance with the support of the Ministry of Health of Portugal.

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Apr
9

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Apr
9

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Apr
9

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Apr
9

2024 World Hepatitis Summit in Lisbon, Portugal

9 - 11 April - Lisbon, Portugal

The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is the only global hepatitis conference which is focussed on a multi-stakeholder, multi-sector public health approach which brings together diverse participants, from civil society to policy makers, private sector to academics, to make the dream of hepatitis elimination a reality.

WHS 2024 is organised by the World Hepatitis Alliance with the support of the Ministry of Health of Portugal.

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Apr
8

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Apr
3

DATE CHANGE - Hep Free 2030: Equity Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get EQUITY!

Join our monthly Equity workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Equity workgroup focuses on projects related to language access, patient leadership, community centering, and people with lived experience.

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Wednesday. For more info on joining, email Richard Smith: richawaii78@gmail.com

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Apr
2

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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Mar
28

Data Highlight! Hep B and Immigrants in Hawaiʻi @12 PM HST

Donʻt just get mad…get data!

In February 2024, the Hawaiʻi Journal of Health and Social Welfare published an article that looked at hep B testing data among foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islander patients at a community health center in Honolulu. Download the infographic.

Join the lead author, Yash Vyas, as he discusses the findings from the article, which include:

  • About 1 out of 10 of tested patients had chronic hepatitis B (CHB);

  • About 3 times higher odds of CHB if the patient lived with someone with hep B;

  • About 3 times higher odds of CHB if the patient was 35 to 44 years old (compared to those over 65 years old).

No registration required. Just click on the Zoom link at 12 PM HST on Thursday March 28: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82550954218?pwd=czlxMXI3WGgrVURmeGZQS3lDZjVwQT09.

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Mar
28

Hep C Testing for Perinatal Exposure @8:45AM HST

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), will host a webinar to familiarize health care providers with CDC’s recommendations for perinatal hepatitis C testing and universal hepatitis C screening among pregnant persons. The webinar will encourage the implementation of the recommendations to increase identification and treatment of children with perinatally acquired HCV infection. During the webinar, presenters from AAP, ACOG, CDC, and NASPGHAN will provide attendees with information on:

- CDC’s universal hepatitis C screening recommendations among pregnant persons during every pregnancy,

- CDC’s hepatitis C testing recommendations among infants and children born to pregnant persons with HCV infection,

- Strategies for prioritizing hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing of all perinatally exposed infants at age 2 to 6 months with a nucleic acid test (NAT) for detection of HCV, and

- Strategies to implement the recommendations to increase identification and treatment of children with perinatally acquired HCV infection.”

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Mar
27

DATE CHANGE - Hep Free 2030: Access Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get ACCESS!

Join our monthly Access workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Access workgroup focuses on projects related to immunization, testing, linkage, treatment, and provider education!

This workgroup usually meets every 3rd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Mar
27

POSTPONED: National Hep C Elimination Bill Updates @9AM HST

As of March 25, 2024:

“The webinar scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 from 3-4 pm ET to discuss updates on the upcoming national hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination legislation is now postponed.

The bill is still being assessed by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and will be introduced in Congress in the coming weeks after the CBO analysis is complete. Bill text will not be finalized until after receiving a CBO score. The NASTAD Policy & Legislative Affairs and Hepatitis teams are closely monitoring the bill’s progress behind the scenes and will reschedule the webinar when there is a clearer timeline for bill introduction.”

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“Please join the NASTAD Policy & Legislative Affairs and Hepatitis teams for a webinar on Wednesday, March 27 from 3-4 pm ET to discuss updates on the upcoming national hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination bill.

On March 9, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration debuted a proposal for a national program to set the country on the path to eliminate the public health threat of HCV in the US. The 5-year, non-discretionary program would infuse resources to scale up core HCV services, such as screening, testing and treatment, prevention, and surveillance, and includes a focus on populations that are disproportionately affected by the HCV epidemic. Notably, the elimination bill would introduce a bulk purchasing drug procurement mechanism to link more people to affordable or no-cost direct-acting antiviral treatment for HCV.

NASTAD is working closely with the Biden-Harris Administration, Congress, and public health coalitions to advance this landmark investment for HCV prevention and care. This webinar will cover the latest updates on the bill’s status, cover the key components of the bill, and discuss the next steps to pass the bill once it is introduced in Congress.

…If you have any questions ahead of the event, please contact Julio Contreras at jcontreras@nastad.org.”

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Mar
19

Leveraging Social Media for Hep B @9AM HST

Leveraging Social Media Platforms Tuesday, March 19 @ 3 PM ET

“Register today for B Informed! a Hepatitis B Virtual Education Series. This session features speakers Anika Martin from Hep Free Hawaii and Monique Benvenutti from Hepatitis B Foundation, exploring best practices for social media engagement and sharing impactful strategies, demonstrating how one person can turn social media into a powerful team effort for creating awareness about hepatitis B.”

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Mar
19

Compassionate Overdose Response Summit @4AM HST

“You are invited to register for our upcoming Compassionate Overdose Response Summit on March 19, 2024. This event is designed to build consensus on the definition of a compassionate bystander overdose response. Registration is filling up fast, secure your seat now at this no-cost event.


During an open, hybrid virtual summit on March 19 from 10 am - 2 pm, an issue brief drafted by researchers, people with lived experience of overdose, those who have reversed multiple overdoses, and medical providers will be shared for feedback and various presentations will cover the latest emerging research on this topic, including:

·         The impact of different naloxone doses and formulations on people who receive them

·         The role of oxygen in community overdose response

·         Communication strategies for bystander overdose response steps

The purpose of the Summit is to:

  1. Center harm reduction experiences and community voices in the national dialogue on overdose response and drive a narrative that is grounded in harm reduction values and compassion for the person experiencing an overdose.

  2. Generate communication strategies that help those working in overdose response advocate for their program needs.

  3. Create a written product that sustains the event’s conclusions.

Together with HMA, this is event is supported by Vital Strategies, Harm Reduction Therapeutics, and the University of Pittsburgh.”

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Mar
12

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @5PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Mar
12

Hep Free 2030: Monthly Update @12PM HST

We wanna hear from you!

Learn and share at our monthly Zoom meeting on Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i statewide hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Each month has two meeting options every 2nd Tuesday at 12 pm HST and 5 pm HST. For Zoom meeting info, email Thaddeus Pham: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov

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Mar
12

Hep Free 2030: Awareness Workgroup @11AM HST

Letʻs get AWARE!

Join our monthly Awareness workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Awareness workgroup focuses on projects related to social and traditional media, storytelling, provider and general education, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Anika Martin: amartin@hhhrc.org

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Mar
11

Hep Free 2030: Advocacy Workgroup @3PM HST

Letʻs ADVOCATE! 

Join our monthly Advocacy workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Advocacy workgroup focuses on projects related to legislation, policy, insurance coverage, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 2nd Monday. For more info on joining, email Aaron Ruddick: aruddick@hhhrc.org

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Mar
7

Viral Hep Quality Measures Technical Consultation @7AM HST

“The Viral Hepatitis Quality Measures Technical Consultation Meeting will be conducted by the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on March 7, 2024. This meeting will convene state leaders and stakeholders in viral hepatis quality measurement to obtain feedback on the feasibility of testing and implementing a measure within state Medicaid programs. Feedback will inform OIDP efforts to advance viral hepatitis quality measurement by states and territories. For questions about the meeting and the registration process below, please contact qualitymeasures@govhealth.com.”

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Mar
7

Hep Can’t Wait: Women Living with Hep @1AM HST

“Women living with viral hepatitis face unique challenges. Hepatitis affects women differently throughout the stages of their lives, and there is limited research on the burden of hepatitis among women. Their experience of living with hepatitis is also often looked at through the lens of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)—despite hepatitis not only affecting pregnant mothers. Women living with hepatitis often experience stigma and discrimination, which can be different to the stigma that men face. Ahead of International Women’s Day, this panel discussion and Q&A will explore the unique perspectives of women living with hepatitis and will celebrate the women that are driving the hepatitis response and supporting other women living with hepatitis.”

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Mar
5

Hep Free 2030: Data Workgroup @12PM HST

Letʻs get DATA!

Join our monthly Data workgroup meeting for Hep Free 2030, the Hawai’i hepatitis elimination strategy. We are looking for participation at any level from people with lived experience, patients, advocates, family members, people who use drugs, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and more...Everyone's voice matters! 

Our Data workgroup focuses on projects related to surveillance, electronic reporting, qualitative research, and more!

This workgroup usually meets every 1st Tuesday. For more info on joining, email Myriam Saboui: myriam.saboui@doh.hawaii.gov.

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