We are very busy at the State Capitol supporting four bills: ACR 141, AB 1858, SB 1029 and AB 2600. We hope you will continue to unite your voice with ours at the state and federal level as we continue to advocate for better policies to prevent and control viral hepatitis. To learn more about CalHEP, current calls to action, and membership, we encourage you to explore our website.

Update: CalHEP policy consultant, Glenn Backes, was quoted in stories that appeared in several media outlets this week related to current syringe access bills. Links to the stories are available in our news section. 

At the 63rd Assembly held earlier this year, World Health Organization (WHO) member states adopted a resolution calling for the World Health Organization to develop a comprehensive approach to the prevention and control of hepatitis, based on an earlier report. Among other recommendations, the members designated July 28th as World Hepatitis Day in order to provide an opportunity for education and greater understanding of viral hepatitis as a global public health problem, and to stimulate the strengthening of preventive and control measures of this disease in Member States.

You are invited to participate in a free Webinar on Hepatitis Advocacy on August 5th, from 10 AM - 11 AM Pacific Time.