Hep Free AZ

Today at 12pm MST, hear from Kayla Kurti at Endless Revival Training as part of the regularly scheduled Lunch & Learn series through the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Kayla brings years of expertise providing training and education, and we look forward to today’s discussion on Hepatitis C and people who use drugs in recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month.

These conversations are critical to advancing evidence-based, stigma-free approaches to care, prevention, testing, and treatment. Don’t miss it!

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Today, May 19th, we recognize both National Hepatitis Testing Day and Arizona Hepatitis Testing Day.

This marks the third year Governor Hobbs has signed statewide proclamations recognizing May 19 as Arizona Hepatitis Testing, reinforcing Arizona’s commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis through testing, prevention, treatment access, and community collaboration.

Viral hepatitis continues to impact communities across Arizona and the United States, and many people do not know they are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Increasing access to testing, vaccination, treatment, and education remains critical to elimination efforts.

At Hep Free AZ, we are proud to support statewide strategies that align with the CDC's goals and Arizona’s Hepatitis Elimination Plan.

This Arizona and National Hepatitis Testing Day: Get tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, learn about prevention, vaccination, and treatment options, and help reduce stigma through education and awareness.

Get tested today!

It's Hepatitis Awareness Month.

Don’t miss our next Hep Free AZ All Meeting on May 14th, as we come together during Hepatitis Awareness Month to learn and connect.

We’re thrilled to welcome colleagues and experts to share the latest updates on Hepatitis B clinical guidelines, including presentations from Vivian Huang and Richard Manch, alongside partners Isabel Evans or Daniel Raymond from the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable to discuss Hep B birth-dose vaccination.

We’ll also take a closer look at what’s happening here in Arizona, specifically in Phoenix, with updates on the Safer Medication Treatment and Food Distribution in Parks ordinance, recently passed by the Phoenix City Council in a 6–3 vote and set to take effect June 5th.

Gain knowledge about Hepatitis B, celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month, hear how the park ordinance will impact neighbors and communities in Phoenix, and learn about the broader public health implications following implementation.

Use the link in bio to register.

Don't miss our first 2026 Hep Free AZ All-Member Meeting on Thursday, March 12th, 12 pm-1:30 pm via Zoom.

Join us as we hear the latest updates on treating Hepatitis C during pregnancy, from Gavin Ferguson, PA-C, at VEN Center, and Dr. Anthony Martinez, MD, AAHIVS, FAASLD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine, University at Buffalo, Medical Director of Hepatology at Erie County Medical Center. After that, we will dive into updates on the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) HIV/STI/Hep C Integrated Plan, provided by Deborah Reardon-Maynard at ADHS. We will also hear from Gina Bartes at United Liver on policy and Hep C updates.

Scan the QR code, use the link in bio, or visit https://forms.gle/NH5V5eZjziWjq97W9 to register for the meeting. See you there.

Love your liver on Valentine's Day and always.
💛💙🧡💚 Hep C is preventable. It spreads through blood-to-blood contact. There are lots of pathways to prevention and showing your liver some love. Here are a few:

Don't share your injection equipment or syringes. Only use your own works.

Don’t share razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, or anything that might have blood on it.

Go to licensed tattoo shops, be sure the tattoo artists use new, sterile needles and proper infection control.

Get tested for Hepatitis C. There is a cure.

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