Foundation News

CDC Leadership Visits HBF to Discuss National Priorities
Zero Tolerance for New HBV Infections

Gateway To Care 2008: Hepatitis B Foundation’s New Public Health Initiative
The Hepatitis B Foundation launches a new public health campaign in Philadelphia to help increase awareness about hepatitis B among at-risk communities and improve access to care.

HBF Testifies Before Congress to Increase Hepatitis B Funding at the NIH and CDC
HBV President Dr. Timothy Block testified on March 13, 2008, before the Congressional Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services to advocate for more HBV funding.

HBF Wins Prestigious IMPACT Award and $40,000!
Funds will be used to launch the Gateway to Care campaign in Philadelphia

Hepatitis B Foundation Receives $21,000 Capacity Building Grant from The Philadelphia Foundation

HBF Presents Surprising Patient Survey Results at Asian Health Conference
It was found that insurance and language were not the primary obstacles to receiving care for Chinese patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B

Hepatitis B Foundation’s Contributions Recognized in Congress
Congressman Patrick Murphy recognized the Hepatitis B Foundation in a Congressional Statement delivered on the floor of Congress

National Hepatitis B Bill Receives Bi-Partisan Support in Congress... Again
U.S. Representatives Mike Honda and Charlie Dent Re-introduce Legislation to Boost Hepatitis B Research and Prevention

No Roman Holiday...
2007 International HBV Meeting Attracts Record Numbers

“At Risk” Adults Successfully Targeted for HBV Education and Vaccination
More than 100 community members received free hepatitis B education and the three-shot hepatitis B vaccination series through a unique collaborative health initiative.

"Aha" Moments for Parents
By Bambi Winkler

Building the Ranks of Future Scientists
HBF Launches High School Science Program

HBF Bids Farewell to Executive Director Molli Conti
A national leader advocating for those affected by hepatitis B

HBF is Growing Again!
The HBF is pleased to announce the addition of four new staff members and a new board director.

HBF Summer College Internships Lead to Future Success!

Hepatitis B Foundation Helps Get CDC $1 Million More for Viral Hepatitis
The Foundation worked closely with Congressman Mike Honda to help educate lawmakers about the importance of making hepatitis B a national health priority

True Gathering of Friends
B Informed Patient Conference, June 8-10, 2007 in Philadelphia, By: Karin Koelle

HBF Bruce Witte Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Stanley Lemon
Confounding the Host: Evasion by Hepatitis Viruses

Dr. Francis V. Chisari Honored for Outstanding Contributions

Foundation at the Forefront: Changing The Way Science Thinks About Hepatitis
Dr. Francis V. Chisari honored at HBF Crystal Ball

HBF Launches New Public Health Research Department

Distinguished Leaders Join HBF Medical and Scientific Advisory Board

HBF Board Welcomes New Board Members
From Prominent Philadelphia Medical Institutions

HBF Co-sponsors First Annual Pennsylvania Viral Hepatitis Summit Meeting

HBF Seminar by Dr. Brian McMahon
Unanswered Questions in the Natural History of Hepatitis B

New Era of Progress
HBF creates and opens the Pennsylvania Biotech Center of Bucks County

Chiron Grant Supports Women At-Risk for Hepatitis B

I Am Really Glad that I Went to the B Informed Patient Conference
By Dr. C.D. Mazoff, managing editor of www.HCVAdvocate.org

Molli Conti Named HBF Executive Director

What's New at www.hepb.org

Eliminating Hepatitis: A Call to Action!
First-ever national viral hepatitis strategic plan published.

Hepatitis B Congressional Briefing Hosted by HBF

Renowned HBV Scientist Recognized for Scientific Achievements
Dr. Raymond Schinazi receives HBF’s Distinguished Scientist Award 2006.

Special Guest Lecturers

B Empowered Program Works

HBV Advocates Storm Congress

B Part of the Answer Race Raises $10,000 for the HBF!

New Book Proceeds Donated to HBF: Framing the Knowledge of Therapeutics for Viral Hepatitis

B Informed Patient Conference Highlights 5th Annual Gathering of Friends

Charles Sigety Family Research Fellowship Established

Everything You Wanted to Know About Hepatitis B, But Were Afraid To Ask

Hepatitis B and Disability

New HBV Bill – Call to Action!
HBV Bill Reaches Congressional Floor

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