Congressional Briefing: "Combating the Hidden Epidemic: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Action Plan for the Prevention and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis"

"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is committed to ensuring that new cases of viral hepatitis are prevented and that persons who are already infected are tested, informed about their infection, and provided with counseling, care, and treatment. Comprehensive and sustained efforts are necessary to effectively eliminate this epidemic.  Please join HHS officials and community representatives as they discuss the actions necessary to achieve this goal."  

Congressional Briefing:

Rep. Mike Honda and Senator John Kerry invite you to a Congressional Briefing on Combating the Hidden Epidemic: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Action Plan for the Prevention and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis.

Space for this event is limited. To register, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, affiliation, and e-mail address.

Thursday, May 12th
9:30-11:00 AM
210 Cannon House Office Building

Featured speakers include:
Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) Senator John Kerry (D-MA)* Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Ileana Arias, Principal Deputy Director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)*
Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA)
Rep. Donna Christensen (D-VI)*
Rep. Charles Dent (R-PA)*
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA)*
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL)*
Rep. Ed Towns (D-NY)*
*invited

National Press Club Announcement

The Action Plan will be formally announced at the National Press Club on Thursday, May 12, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live at: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/hepatitisplan

Featured Speakers:
-Howard K. Koh, M.D., M.P.H., HHS Assistant Secretary for Health     
-Kevin Fenton, M.D., Ph.D., FFPH, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
-Jim Macrae, M.A., M.P.P., Associate Administrator for Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration
-Michael Ninburg, Community Perspective
-Su Wang, M.D., Provider Perspective