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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Pelosi Remarks at Hep B Free Press Conference in San Francisco

Saturday, October 31, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Source: http://www.house.gov/pelosi/press/releases/Oct09/hepb.html

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Washington, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered keynote remarks at the Hep B Free Press Conference in San Francisco. Elected officials and community leaders gathered together to discuss the important work of the Hep B Free campaign at the Chinese Hospital in San Francisco. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared:

San Francisco has long been a model for the nation in innovation. It is a source of the latest trends in academia, science, and medicine. It is here that we can find the best hospitals and top doctors, cutting edge research and new advances in medical treatments. It is no coincidence that San Francisco and our Chinese-American community would stand as a model for the fight against Hepatitis B. It is no surprise that the CDC would look to San Francisco for leadership and tout our success as a blueprint for a national campaign. The Hep B Free effort has led thousands to get screened and treated. They’ve taken this campaign’s theme to heart – “Be a Hero” – and seen a doctor who tests for Hepatitis B.

The Hepatitis B Virus is preventable and treatable; yet too many in the Asian American/Pacific Islander community and across the country suffer from this disease. People like Assemblywoman [Fiona] Ma are living proof that we can lead healthy lives with this disease. She would also be the first to remind everyone that a vaccine exists and treatments are available. We must protect ourselves from Hepatitis B.

The Hep B Free campaign hits at the core of our national drive for health insurance reform. Serious health disparities among minority communities represent a critical challenge in the debate over reform. The Hepatitis B virus impacts the Asian American/Pacific Islander community at a higher rate than any other group in the U.S. One in 10 AAPI Americans are chronically infected with Hep B. More than half of the 1.4 million Americans infected are Asian-Pacific Islander Americans. With reform in place, the AAPI community will have access to the treatments, vaccines, screening, and care that will help end health disparities, keep families healthy, and ensure the success of the fight for a Hep B Free city.

Our health insurance reform legislation will: end discrimination for pre-existing conditions – Americans suffering with chronic conditions, like Hep B, face higher costs and less access because they have a “pre-existing condition.” With reform, this will no longer be the case. Emphasize preventive care – new grants to states to provide prevention and wellness services to communities, with a special emphasis on health disparities, expanded coverage for vaccines, eliminates co-pays and deductibles for preventive services, such as the Hepatitis B vaccine and screening. Educate patients – gives individuals and families the tools to make informed decisions about medical care, boosts access to needed treatments, ensures consumers understand the risks and rewards of preventive care and treatments. Ensure comprehensive care – Hepatitis B patients will receive the care and services they need to beat this disease, high-risk populations will have access to preventive treatments, vaccines, and screenings.

We have an opportunity – here in San Francisco and across the country – to change our health insurance system for the better. Whether it’s making this a Hep B Free city or expanding access to quality, affordable medical care for all Americans, every step forward makes a difference. Thank you for joining in this effort.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Brown & Toland Supports Fight Against Hepatitis B

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Brown & Toland Supports Fight Against Hepatitis B

10.30.09, 07:27 PM EDT




SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- House speaker Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to speak about Hepatitis B on Saturday, joining Brown & Toland and a growing coalition of community groups and healthcare partners that are raising awareness about this silent epidemic.

Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer and damage, or if untreated, death. The San Francisco Hep B Free campaign, of which Brown & Toland is a part, promotes hepatitis B screening, vaccination and treatment among Asian American and Pacific Islanders (API) who are disproportionately infected. One in 10 has the virus.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SPEAKER PELOSI ADDRESSES COMMUNITY BASED HEALTHCARE REFORM; Calls for Bay Area Businesses to Help Prevent Liver Cancer

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WHAT:

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will address the need for community based healthcare reform highlighting the example of San Francisco Hep B Free (sfhepbfree.org), a comprehensive campaign to prevent liver cancer resulting from hepatitis B. Approximately 1 in 10 Asian American Pacific Islanders (APIs) in San Francisco has an undiagnosed case of hepatitis B. San Francisco has the highest rate of liver cancer in the nation.

Assemblywoman Fiona Ma - who is chronically infected with hepatitis B - is among those who will join the Speaker. They will address how fear of pre-existing condition exclusions discourages people from taking measures to prevent liver cancer, and how SF Hep B Free is addressing this issue. They also will request the partnership of the Bay Area's largest and most well-known businesses in helping to address hepatitis B.

WHO:

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, a chronic hep B patient
Congresswoman Jackie Speier
Dr. Garth Graham, Director of Office Minority Health
David Chiu, San Francisco Board of Supervisors President
Jim Wunderman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bay Area Council
Ted Fang, AsianWeek Foundation, SF Hep B Free Campaign member

WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Chinese Hospital - 845 Jackson Street, San Francisco 94133

VISUALS:

• Individuals getting tested for hepatitis B
• Colorful lion dance troupe
• Guests include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Assemblywoman Fiona Ma
• Interviews with San Francisco Hep B Free spokespersons, physicians, Hep B
patients, community and healthcare leaders

RSVP: Ayaka Emoto
ayaka@allisonpr.com - (o): 415-277-4915 - (c): 650-339-0470

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ABOUT HBV: APIs are disproportionately impacted by Hepatitis B. It is a disease of the liver caused by HBV, a virus often called a "silent killer" because it can cause liver cancer, cirrhosis or liver failure without producing symptoms. Eighty percent of liver cancer in APIs is caused by HBV. But it's preventable with a simple vaccine.

ABOUT SF Hep B Free: SF Hep B Free (sfhepbfree.org) is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city government, private healthcare and community organizations. The goal of the citywide campaign is to eradicate hepatitis B in San Francisco by screening, testing and vaccinating all API residents.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Subaru Donates 'Hep B Hero Mobile' to Support Campaign

Company Supports Asian/Pacific Islander Community in Promoting Hep B Awareness

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SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America is joining the San Francisco Hep B Free campaign as the official vehicle and partner by donating the use of a 2010 Subaru Legacy detailed with full color artwork promoting the campaign theme which calls on everyone to "B a Hero" in preventing liver cancer and the hepatitis B disease.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO )

Hepatitis B causes up to 80 percent of all liver cancers, and disproportionately affects 1 in 10 Asian and Pacific Islanders. A safe and effective vaccine prevents infection and liver cancer caused by hepatitis B. The most important step towards eliminating hepatitis B disease is by being tested for infection in your doctor's office.

The new model 2010 Subaru Legacy Sedan is black with a cape design and features the "B" emblem of the campaign along with the Subaru logo. It will debut at the 2nd annual B a Hero Gala -- a benefit fundraiser for SF Hep B Free, the citywide campaign to screen and vaccinate all Asian and Pacific Islanders for hepatitis B. The car will be on display in front of the Empress of China on Oct 15 from 5:30 to 9pm and will be featured in prominent Bay Area Asian American oriented events including the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, Pistahan Parade and Festival and Autumn Moon Festival. The car will make its traveling road show debut on November 4 at the San Mateo Hep B Free launch.

"Subaru is committed to helping educate the community and increase awareness through the Hep B Free movement," said Todd Lawrence, promotions and sponsorship manager, Subaru of America, Inc. "The Asian American/Pacific Islander community is one of the most vibrant and fastest growing in America. We are proud to be part of the community's good health initiatives and continued development."

HBV is the greatest health disparity between Asians and non-Asians. One in 10 Asians are chronically infected with Hep B and are four times more likely to die from liver cancer compared with the general population. 80 percent of liver cancer worldwide is caused by chronic HBV infection. Early detection of HBV will benefit the carrier as well as prevent the infection from spreading. Hepatitis B is not only vaccine preventable, but it also has effective treatments that can slow or prevent liver damage caused by the disease.

"The Asian community draws its heritage from some of the oldest cultures in the world. Today Subaru is starting a new "legacy" with the donation of this Subaru Legacy and becoming the first car company to become a major player in the health and well-being of the growing Asian/Pacific Islander community," said Ted Fang, AsianWeek Foundation Director and SF Hep B Free Steering Committee Member.

"Thanks to Subaru's generosity, SF Hep B Free is delighted to have the hepatitis B awareness message displayed in such an innovative and fun manner," said Janet Zola, Health Prevention Specialist with the SF Dept. of Public Health and SF Hep B Free Steering Committee Member. "We are on the right path to eliminating the transmission of this very serious disease as we encourage everyone to be screened and vaccinated if they have not yet done so."

San Francisco Hep B Free

www.sfhepbfree.org

San Francisco Hep B Free is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city government, private healthcare and community organizations. The program's goal is to make San Francisco a hepatitis B-free city by (1) creating public and healthcare provider awareness about the importance of testing & vaccinating APIS for hepatitis B; (2) promoting routine HBV screenings and vaccinations within the primary care medical community; and (3) facilitating access to treatment for chronically infected individuals. SF Hep B Free is a project of Community Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

The AsianWeek Foundation

www.asianweek.com

The AsianWeek Foundation is a founding Steering Committee member of the Hep B Free campaign and focuses on community organizing and strategic partnerships. AsianWeek Foundation's purpose is to bring together the diverse segments, organizations and individuals of the Asian Pacific/Islander community. AsianWeek Foundation also organizes the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, a celebration of traditional and contemporary culture in Asian Pacific America. It is the largest one-day gathering of Asians in America. www.asianfairsf.com

Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of approximately 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com

    Contact:  Angela Pang
AsianWeek Foundation
apang@asianweek.com
(415) 321-5894

SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.

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SOURCE: Subaru of America, Inc.

Web site: http://www.subaru.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/683412.html

Subaru Donates “Hep B Hero Mobile” to Support Campaign

-- Company Supports Asian/Pacific Islander Community in Promoting Hep B Awareness --

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Christine Hsu, media@sfhepbfree.org or Angela Pang, apang@asianweek.com, work: (415) 321-5894

Subaru Hep B Mobile SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 15, 2009 - Subaru of America is joining the San Francisco Hep B Free campaign as the official vehicle and partner by donating the use of a 2010 Subaru Legacy detailed with full color artwork promoting the campaign theme which calls on everyone to "B a Hero" in preventing liver cancer and the hepatitis B disease.



Hepatitis B causes up to 80 percent of all liver cancers, and disproportionately affects 1 in 10 Asian and Pacific Islanders. A safe and effective vaccine prevents infection and liver cancer caused by hepatitis B. The most important step towards eliminating hepatitis B disease is by bring tested for infection in your doctor's office.

The new model 2010 Subaru Legacy Sedan is black with a cape design and features the "B" emblem of the campaign along with the Subaru logo. It will debut at the 2nd annual B a Hero Gala - a benefit fundraiser for SF Hep B Free, the citywide campaign to screen and vaccinate all Asian and Pacific Islanders for hepatitis B. The car will be on display in front of the Empress of China on Oct 15 from 5:30 to 9pm and will be featured in prominent Bay Area Asian American oriented events including the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, Pistahan Parade and Festival and Autumn Moon Festival. The car will make its traveling road show debut on November 4 at the San Mateo Hep B Free launch.

"Subaru is committed to helping educate the community and increase awareness through the Hep B Free movement," said Todd Lawrence, promotions and sponsorship manager, Subaru of America, Inc. "The Asian American/Pacific Islander community is one of the most vibrant and fastest growing in America. We are proud to be part of the community's good health initiatives and continued development.

HBV is the greatest health disparity between Asians and non-Asians. One in 10 Asians are chronically infected with Hep B and are four times more likely to die from liver cancer compared with the general population. 80 percent of liver cancer worldwide is caused by chronic HBV infection. Early detection of HBV will benefit the carrier as well as prevent the infection from spreading. Hepatitis B is not only vaccine preventable, but it also has effective treatments that can slow or prevent liver damage caused by the disease.

"The Asian community draws its heritage from some of the oldest cultures in the world. Today Subaru is starting a new "legacy" with the donation of this Subaru Legacy and becoming the first car company to become a major player in the health and well-being of the growing Asian/Pacific Islander community," said Ted Fang, AsianWeek Foundation Director and SF Hep B Free Steering Committee Member.

"Thanks to Subaru's generosity, SF Hep B Free is delighted to have the hepatitis B awareness message displayed in such an innovative and fun manner," said Janet Zola, Health Prevention Specialist with the SF Dept. of Public Health and SF Hep B Free Steering Committee Member. "We are on the right path to eliminating the transmission of this very serious disease as we encourage everyone to be screened and vaccinated if they have not yet done so."

San Francisco Hep B Free
www.sfhepbfree.org
San Francisco Hep B Free is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city government, private healthcare and community organizations. The program's goal is to make San Francisco a hepatitis B-free city by (1) creating public and healthcare provider awareness about the importance of testing & vaccinating APIS for hepatitis B; (2) promoting routine HBV screenings and vaccinations within the primary care medical community; and (3) facilitating access to treatment for chronically infected individuals. SF Hep B Free is a project of Community Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

The AsianWeek Foundation
www.asianweek.com
The AsianWeek Foundation is a founding Steering Committee member of the Hep B Free campaign and focuses on community organizing and strategic partnerships. AsianWeek Foundation's purpose is to bring together the diverse segments, organizations and individuals of the Asian Pacific/Islander community. AsianWeek Foundation also organizes the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, a celebration of traditional and contemporary culture in Asian Pacific America. It is the largest one-day gathering of Asians in America. www.asianfairsf.com

Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com

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SF Hep B Free Gala Supports Free Chinatown Screenings

-Chinese Hospital, Chinatown community organizations and benevolent associations partner to stop liver cancer-

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Christine Hsu, media@sfhepbfree.org or Angela Pang, apang@asianweek.com, work: (415) 321-5894, cell: (650) 703-9364

SAN FRANCISCO, October 15, 2009 - SF Hep B Free is partnering with Chinese Family Associations, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and Chinese Hospital, to offer free hepatitis B screenings in Chinatown. The program will be announced at San Francisco Hep B Free gala on Thursday October 15 at the Empress of China Restaurant. Screening for hepatitis B disease is the most effective way to prevent liver cancer.

"We are happy to support hepatitis B testing in Chinatown and hope the screenings will be successful," said Albert G. Chin, president of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.

Hepatitis B causes up to 80% of all liver cancers, and disproportionately affects 1 in 10 Asian and Pacific Islanders. A safe and effective vaccine prevents infection and liver cancer cause by hepatitis B. The most important step towards eliminating hepatitis B disease is by being tested for infection in your doctor's office.

The Chinatown community testing program is being provided by Chinese Hospital and will take place with screening events to be held in selected Chinatown locations. Chinese Hospital will provide results to all those tested.

"Hepatitis B is a very important health issue and everyone who does not know if their status, should become tested," said San Francisco Health Commissioner Edward A. Chow, M.D.

SF Hep B Free is supported by Mayor Gavin Newsom, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.


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ABOUT Hepatitis B
Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) are disproportionately impacted by Hepatitis B. It is a disease of the liver caused by HBV, a virus often called a "silent killer" because it can cause liver cancer, cirrhosis or liver failure without producing symptoms. San Francisco has the highest liver cancer rate in the nation and 80% of liver cancer in APIs is caused by HBV. But it's preventable with a simple vaccine.

ABOUT San Francisco Hep B Free
www.sfhepbfree.org

San Francisco Hep B Free is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city government, private healthcare and community organizations. The program's goal is to make San Francisco a hepatitis B-free city by (1) creating public and healthcare provider awareness about the importance of testing & vaccinating APIS for hepatitis B; (2) promoting routine HBV screenings and vaccinations within the primary care medical community; and (3) facilitating access to treatment for chronically infected individuals. The campaign's theme is "B a Hero. See a doctor who tests for Hepatitis B."

Honor Roll Names Clinicians Preventing Liver Cancer

- List to be published in SF Medical Society Journal and selected media outlets -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Christine Hsu, media@sfhepbfree.org or
Angela Pang, apang@asianweek.com, work: (415) 321-5894, cell: (650) 703-9364


SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 15, 2009 - This fall, the San Francisco Hep B Free campaign will begin publication of the Hep B Free Clinician's Honor Roll to promote the growing number of doctor's offices that are testing patients and working to prevent liver cancer and Hepatitis B disease. The list will be unveiled a the 2nd annual B a Hero Gala tonight.

"It should be standard of care for all primary care physicians to screen and test Asian and Pacific Islanders for hepatitis B," said Mitch Katz, MD, Executive Director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. "We want to highlight those who are already actively working to prevent hepatitis B in San Francisco; and to inspire other physicians to do the same."

"We applaud all those already on the SF Hep B Free Clinician's Honor Roll" he emphasized.

The list will be widely publicized among peers, patients and the public at large. It will run on a regular basis in publications including the San Francisco Medical Society Magazine, mainstream news outlets, digital media, and ethnic media such as Sing Tao Daily, Philippine News, Korea Times, and AsianWeek.com.

Establishing the Clinician Honor Roll follows the release last year of new national screening guidelines for Hepatitis B established by the federal Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia. SF Hep B Free's goal is to have every primary care provider to routinely screen their patients for Hep B.

"As a doctor in a city where more than one third of residents are Asian, I always make it a priority to screen my Asian and Pacific Islander patients for hepatitis B, which gravely affects 1 in 10, and can lead to liver cancer and death," said Dr. Lisa Wing-Yee Tang, of Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. "I encourage my colleagues to screen as well. This is a disease that can be prevented and I am determined to do what I can to stop the spread of this disease." Tang chairs the SF Hep B Free Clinicians Outreach Committee.

The San Francisco Hep B Free Clinician Honor Roll includes any clinician who has completed a Patient Follow Up form from the San Francisco Department of Public Health Chronic Viral Hepatitis Registry before August 2009. Other physicians can join the Honor Roll by signing a pledge (1) to screen patients at risk for HBV infections in accordance with CDC guidelines, and (2) to respond to information requests from the SFDPH regarding patients with chronic hepatitis B.

Susan Fernyak, MD, Director of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, hopes the Honor Roll will include every eligible physician in San Francisco.

"We encourage all physicians serving adults - including obstetricians, gynecologists, and family practitioners, to sign the new pledge form as a commitment to collaborate with the San Francisco Department of Public Health in its efforts to prevent the transmission of hepatitis B in San Francisco," said Dr. Fernyak.

"San Francisco has the highest liver cancer rate in the nation, and if doctors make a conscious effort to screen for this disease, we can one day eradicate hepatitis B," added Dr. Tang.

The SF Hep B Free Honor Roll project is being coordinated through the AsianWeek Foundation in partnership with the SF Department of Public Health. For more information or to sign up for the SF Hep B Free Clinicians Honor Roll, contact Angela Pang, HonorRoll@sfhepbfree.org or (415) 321-5894.


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ABOUT Hepatitis B
Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) are disproportionately impacted by Hepatitis B. It is a disease of the liver caused by HBV, a virus often called a "silent killer" because it can cause liver cancer, cirrhosis or liver failure without producing symptoms. San Francisco has the highest liver cancer rate in the nation and 80% of liver cancer in APIs is caused by HBV. But it's preventable with a simple vaccine.

ABOUT San Francisco Hep B Free
www.sfhepbfree.org

San Francisco Hep B Free is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city government, private healthcare and community organizations. The program's goal is to make San Francisco a hepatitis B-free city by (1) creating public and healthcare provider awareness about the importance of testing & vaccinating APIS for hepatitis B; (2) promoting routine HBV screenings and vaccinations within the primary care medical community; and (3) facilitating access to treatment for chronically infected individuals. The campaign's theme is "B a Hero. See a doctor who tests for Hepatitis B."

Friday, October 2, 2009

Press Release: "Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Partners with San Francisco Hep B Free"

SF Hep B Free
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Partners with San Francisco Hep B Free

Annual B a Hero Gala Dinner on October 15 to support
free Chinatown screening program with Chinese Hospital


SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco has the highest rate of liver cancer in the country, primarily among Chinese and Asian residents. 80% of all liver cancer is caused by Hepatitis B infection. Chinese and Asians are 100 times more likely to be infected with Hep B than non-Asians. One out of 10 Chinese has chronic Hep B disease and could develop liver cancer. Only one out of 1,000 non-Asians is infected with Hep B.

There is a vaccine that prevents Hepatitis B infection, and there is medicine to prevent liver cancer.

SF Hep B Free will hold a dinner fundraiser on Thursday October 15 at the Empress of China. This dinner will support a partnership with the Chinese Family Associations and the Chinese Hospital, to offer free Hep B screenings in Chinatown. All Chinese and Asians in San Francisco should be tested for Hep B and see their doctor.

WHAT: B a Hero Gala fundraiser on Oct. 15, at the Empress of China Restaurant in San Francisco Chinatown, partnering with the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Chinese Family Associations, and Chinese Hospital to provide free hepatitis B screenings in Chinatown.

WHEN: Monday October 5, 1:30 pm

WHO: Phil Ting, Assessor-Recorder
Dr. Mitch Katz, Executive Director SF Dept of Public Health
Edward A. Chow, M.D., San Francisco Health Commissioner
Brenda Yee, President Chinese Hospital
Ted Fang, AsianWeek Foundation
Bong L. Wong, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Tong Jack Lew, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Damon Yee, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Wing Y. Leung, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Larry Lo, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Michael Kay, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Ivan S. Pung, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
Albert G. Chin, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association

WHERE: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
843 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA

RSVP to: Angela Pang, apang@asianweek.com, (415) 321-5894

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About Hepatitis B
San Francisco has the highest liver cancer rate in the nation, due to its high population of Asian Americans. HBV is the greatest health disparity between Asians and non-Asians. One in 10 Asians are chronically infected with Hep B and are 4 times more likely to die from liver cancer compared with the general population. 80% of liver cancer worldwide is caused by chronic HBV infection. Early detection of HBV will benefit the carrier as well as prevent the infection from spreading. Hepatitis B is not only vaccine preventable, but it also has effective treatments that can slow or prevent liver damage caused by the disease.

About San Francisco Hep B Free
San Francisco Hep B Free is a multi-faceted and comprehensive citywide campaign to turn San Francisco into the first HBV free city in the nation. It has become the model for the country and is being replicated in Washington DC, Philadelphia, San Mateo County, Los Angeles County, Orange County and other municipalities.

About B a Hero Gala Fundraiser
B a Hero Gala Dinner on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Empress of China Restaurant Grand Ballroom, 838 Grant Ave, San Francisco, beginning at 6pm. This dinner will support free Hepatitis B screenings in Chinatown, partnering with Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association members and Chinese Hospital.
Special rate for community members of $100 ticket or $1,000 per table. For information and reservations contact Tamiko Wong, twong@awfoundation.com or (415) 321-5865.
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