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San Francisco Hep B Free: Physician Engagement

Join Dr. Stuart Fong from Chinese Hospital in San Francisco for an engaging event on November 16, 2015. Learn about the importance of testing and vaccinating the API community for hepatitis B. Explore strategies for public awareness, screening, vaccination, and access to care.

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San Francisco Hep B Free: Physician Engagement

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  1. San Francisco Hep B Free: Physician Engagement November 16, 2015 Stuart Fong, MD Chinese Hospital, San Francisco, CA www.sfhepbfree.org

  2. San Francisco • Population = 780,000 • Foreign born = 37% • APIA = 35% • Chinese = 20% • Size = 49 square miles • Safety Net = > 24 clinics • Hospitals = 10 campuses • Includes LHH, VA

  3. SF Hep B Free • Campaign goals • To create public and healthcare provider awareness about the importance of testing and vaccinating API for hepatitis B • To promote routine hepatitis B testing and vaccination within the primary care medical community • To ensure access to treatment for chronically infected individuals • Strategies • Public Awareness • Screening • Vaccination • Follow-up / Access to care • Initial funding and staffing support • Collaborative efforts between the SF Department of Public Health , AsianWeek Foundation, and Asian Liver Center at Stanford

  4. SF Hep B Free • An innovative collaboration of public/private partners • Galvanized multiple constituents for sustainability • Partners encompass health care sector, non-profits, academia, elected officials, business community, CBOs, and media • Recognized by CDC & OMH as National Model www.sfhepbfree.org

  5. Using Available Resources

  6. Keep it fun!And meaningful

  7. Thank you! SEE A DOCTOR WHO TESTS FOR HEPATITIS B B. Sure B. Tested B. Free www.sfhepbfree.org

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