It’s almost May again! As you probably already know, May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Here in Philadelphia, we will be putting on events and activities throughout the month to celebrate and raise awareness for hepatitis B. On Saturday, April 27 from 12noon to 2pm, we will be providing free hepatitis B screening at AmeriCare Pharmacy [...]

On September 28, 2012, Dr. Walter Tsou presented at the Hep B United Philadelphia coalition training & luncheon event on the topic “Affordable Care Act & APIs in Philadelphia”. If you missed the presentation, here is a copy of the PowerPoint slides and a recording of the majority of Dr. Tsou’s presentation. We hope this [...]

In the month of August, look for us or join us at the following events! Screening August 14, Tuesday, 1pm 2514 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA We will be collaborating with WES Health Center to provide free hepatitis B education and screening for the Vietnamese community. Health Fairs August 11, Saturday, 12-5pm Snyder Avenue between [...]

Please see below for Dr. Howard Koh’s, Assistant Secretary for Health of the US Department of Health and Human Services, letter to Asian American and Pacific Islanders networks and organizations regarding hepatitis B care in America. To see the full letter in PDF, please click here. To see a full report about hepatitis B and [...]

  Wow what an incredible Hepatitis Awareness Month! In addition to the two hepatitis B screenings conducted–one at Bethany Indonesian Church of God and one at the Asian Heritage Month Celebration in Franklin Park–we had fun just being out and about, raising awareness all over the town. On May 18, we gathered in LOVE Park [...]

    Team Philadelphia Hep B Heroes will be competing in the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta on Saturday, June 2! Our team consists of Hep B United Philly’s community partners, student partners, and staff. Come cheer for us and enjoy a day of fun by the river. There will be food vendors and entertainment as well! [...]

Congratulations to Isaac Mejia and Robert Ryu for winning the “B A Hero” PSA Video Contest! The judges liked how the message was straight-on and simple, striking an emotional chord with the surprise ending. Josh Prasad’s Finalist PSA video is the runner-up. The judges believe that his uplifting and empowering message was well packaged with [...]

  On May 18 we will be gathering in Love Park for a “B A Hero” Photo Flash Mob. Invited special speakers currently include: Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilman David Oh, and former Health Commissioner Dr. Walter Tsou. Check back on this post (http://bfreephilly.org/may18) for updates! You can also join our Facebook event page here. See [...]

    Hep B Free Philadelphia “B A Hero” Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest 2012 Go places! Take photos! Raise awareness! And WIN PRIZES!!! Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation invite you to play the “B A Hero” Photo Scavenger Hunt! Three tiers of winners will be selected each week over a two-week period. [...]

  Hep B Free Philadelphia “Where is the Hep B Hero?” Sweepstakes 2012 Enter every week to get a chance of winning gift certificates! Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation invite you to participate in the fun and exciting “Where is the Hep B Hero?” Sweepstakes! Every week, three photos will be posted [...]