Save the Date: November 15th at the
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Join the Hepatitis B Foundation and Hep B United Philadelphia on Thursday, November 15th at 6:30 PM for a free showing of Kenson from Hep Free Hawaii's #justB story during the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival! The short film depicts his personal journey with hepatitis B and how his diagnosis became a way to help others. Hep B United Philadelphia is a proud sponsor of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival.

For more information about the festival, click here .
HepBUnitedPhiladelphia.org has a new homepage!
Hep B United Philadelphia (HBUP) is proud to announce the launch of our new website! This redesign makes our program's efforts and resources more accessible and easier to share. Through HBUP's new homepage, visitors can easily access specific information about  hepatitis B in Philadelphia , read about our goals , and learn how to  get involved !

To access the new site, simply type the old URL into your search engine (www.hepbunitedphiladelphia.org ) or visit  www.hepb.org/research-and-programs/hep-b-united-philadelphia !
Advances in Liver Disease: A Year in Review
Join Einstein Healthcare Network on Saturday, December 8th , for a Continuing Medical Education (CME) conference after the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases' (AASLD) 2018 Meeting. AASLD's Liver Meeting is the largest annual liver meeting where hepatologists and researchers from across the nation and around the world gather to exchange the latest in liver disease research and treatment outcomes in the science and practice of hepatology.

Cost: $25 - Non-Physician Clinicians, Nurses and other Healthcare Professionals
$35 - Physicians
Parking is complimentary upon signing in to the conference.
A Look Back at October
October was a busy month for us! We completed three screenings, hosted an Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) Lunch & Learn session at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, participated in a Twitter chat for Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and joined NASTAD for a webinar on hepatitis prevention, treatment, and screening as a method of liver cancer prevention! Thank you to all of our volunteers for helping out at the screening events.

You can watch our Lunch & Learn vlog (right) above or on YouTube .
Watch the webinar with NASTAD here .
On October 17th, 18th, and 19th, the PECO Crown Lights displayed our Liver Cancer Awareness Month message. Take a look!
During 2018, we are highlighting a unique patient story each month. Our #justB Storytelling Campaign is a national effort to bring individuals affected by hepatitis B to share their stories to shed light on this serious disease, decrease stigma, discrimination, and promote the importance of testing and treatment for hepatitis B. If you want to host a screening of the videos, we can help! It is a great way to spread the word and engage your local communities! Email [email protected] .
#justB Grateful
Alice comes from a Chinese family where talking about illness is taboo. It was only when she became pregnant with her first child that she discovered she has hepatitis B. She learned then that her mother also has the virus and that it was probably transmitted to her at birth. Fortunately, Alice’s two children were screened and vaccinated at birth and tested negative for hepatitis B. Today, they are all committed advocates for prevention and care.  
Click here to watch Alice's inspiring story in English and Cantonese.
View other videos and learn more about our campaign at www.hepb.org/justb .
#justB Postcards are Available
#justB postcards are now available! There are postcards for all the storytellers. For a list of all the storytellers and their experiences, please visit this website and you can find them on the left of the website. If you are interested in ordering any postcards, please contact Catherine Freeland at [email protected] .
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