Viral Hepatitis Summit (Pittsburgh, PA)
July 19 - July 21
The Community Liver Alliance in collaboration with the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable, MidSouth Liver Alliance, Hep B Foundation, National Harm Reduction Coalition, Community Education Group, and other key stakeholders representing viral hepatitis is developing a 3-day, in-person Viral Hepatitis Summit to take place in Pittsburgh, PA on July 19-21, 2023.
The goal of the Summit is to bring together the broad viral hepatitis community to identify strategies and best practices to successfully reduce disease burden, affect health equity and expand viral hepatitis elimination. We will involve an inclusive planning committee in the development of priorities. Through interactive sessions, we will address HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, Vaccination, Elimination, Advocacy, Incarcerated Population, Special Populations, Perinatal and Pediatrics, Harm Reduction and other topics developed by the planning committee.
We endeavor to understand the disparities which exist for access to care and services for people living with viral hepatitis and identify evidence-based approaches to remove barriers to effect health equity. We will also provide training and education for service providers on screening and treating viral hepatitis, harm reduction strategies, and grassroots advocacy training.
Planning Committee Members:
Co-Chairs
Suzanna Masartis, CEO – Community Liver Alliance
Teresa Davidson, Executive Director – MidSouth Liver Alliance
Tricia Christensen, Policy Associate – Community Education Group
Jenn Fiddner, MPH CIC, Epidemiology Research Associate Supervisor – Allegheny County Health Department
Jill Harlan, PA-C, Program Director – Community Liver Alliance
Frank Hood, MPS, Director – Hep B United, Associate Director Policy & Partnerships, Hepatitis B Foundation
Alison Kost, RN, Viral Hepatitis Program Director – Community Liver Alliance
Adrienne Simmons, PharmD, MS, Director of Programs – National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable
Divya Venkat, MD – Allegheny Health Network Center for Inclusion Health
Early registration is $50.00 until June 15
Registration is $100.00 beginning June 16
Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh, 1320 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Hotel reservations must be made before June 19, 2023 to receive the discounted group rate.
Hotel Reservations Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/OC07V0
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Your support allows the Community Liver Alliance to continue to provide education, resources and support to the liver community we all serve.
For more information on ways to support and collaborate with the Community Liver Alliance, please contact Suzanna Masartis at Suzanna@communityliveralliance.org or 412-400-9343.