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Background on CalHEPCalHEP began in June 2006 as The California Hepatitis C Alliance when organizations from across the state joined forces to advocate for sound HCV policies. A year later, CalHEP had broadened its mission to unifying hepatitis B and C interests in the state and continued to expand its services and reach. Today, the CalHEP alliance is composed of more than 80 organizations dedicated to reducing the scope and consequences of the hepatitis B and C epidemics in California. CalHEP includes among its membership public health organizations, community-based organizations, clinics and health care agencies, county hepatitis task forces, and others committed to viral hepatitis prevention, care, advocacy, and education. CalHEP’s work focuses on:
CalHEP LeadershipCalHEP is guided by a 12-member Steering Committee composed of leading experts on viral hepatitis in California. Christopher Kennedy Lawford—actor, author, and hepatitis C survivor—is a CalHEP spokesperson and honorary chair of its Steering Committee. Five prominent experts in hepatology, viral hepatitis, and disease prevention form CalHEP’s Advisory Committee. CalHEP is a program of the Center for Health Improvement. Bios and contact information are available at Staff & Consultants. Media ContactMichele Peterson, MPH CalHEP Project Manager Center for Health Improvement 1330 21st Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95811 mpeterson@chipolicy.org (916) 930-9200 Press ReleasesSeptember 6, 2007 - Health Policy Group Says California Must Do More to Reduce Spread of Disease by Needle Sharing Facts About Viral HepatitisClick here for a brief fact sheet about hepatitis B and C in California. |
