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B Heppy is a podcast aimed to inform and help individuals living with hepatitis B through discussing various topics related to hepatitis B.
You'll hear from other people who are living with hepatitis B, doctors, scientists, and public health professionals as we tackle new topics every other week.
We hope this podcast reminds you that you are not alone in your diagnosis! Together, we can foster a collaborative and connected global community united around all things hepatitis B.
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Claudia Hawkins, Director of the Center for Global Communicable and Emerging Infectious Diseases at Northwestern University. Dr. Hawkins leads the H2NET Initiative, a groundbreaking effort focused on addressing critical research gaps in Hepatitis B (HBV) and HIV/HBV co-infection across Sub-Saharan Africa. She shares insights into the challenges of HBV research in resource-limited settings, the importance of building local research capacity, and how H2NET is ...
In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Dr. David Higgins, a pediatrician and leading expert in vaccine delivery and communication from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He sheds light on common myths and misconceptions about the hepatitis B birth dose and offers practical strategies for healthcare providers and advocates to address concerns with parents using empathy and evidence-based science. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instag...
In this episode, Bright and Anousha are joined by Dr. Bethany Holt, Associate Director of Health Systems at Harvard Medical School’s Program in Global Primary Health Care, and Imee Lacson, a patient advocate with the Yellow Warriors Society. Together, they explore how hepatitis B can be integrated into primary care and discuss strategies for strengthening health systems to address hepatitis B in the Philippines and Vietnam. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Me...
In this episode, Bright and Anousha are joined by researchers Philippa Mathews of the Crick Institute and Louise Downs of Oxford University to discuss their latest findings on the devastating financial impact of hepatitis B on patients and their families. They unpack key insights from their recent paper, shedding light on the hidden costs of care. The episode also features a powerful segment from patient advocate Joy Koy, who shares a firsthand perspective on the economic burden of living wit...
In this episode, Bright and Anousha spoke with Dr. Nancy Reau from Rush University to share insights and updates on current treatments in development for hepatitis B. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
Hear from Lou Kassa, CEO of the Hepatitis B Foundation, Blumberg Institute, and Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, and Chari Cohen, President of the Hepatitis B Foundation in an interview for our podcast as they discuss what these changes mean for our organizations and others like us. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, we welcomed Heidi Emery and Kathryn Jack to discuss their qualitative review on the barriers and facilitators of hepatitis B programs and services for prison inmates. Read more about their research here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39731473/ Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Michaela Jackson, Program Director of Prevention and Policy at the Hepatitis B Foundation to share insights about the hepatitis B vaccine and why it must be prioritized. Learn more about birth dose and hepatitis B vaccination: https://www.hepb.org/resources-and-support/hep-b-birth-dose-media-toolkit/ Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
1In this episode, Anousha and Bright invited Dr. Robert Gish to speak about hepatitis B Reactivation, a serious health issue often overlooked in the discourse surrounding hepatitis B and liver cancer. Learn more about Dr. Gish at his website www.robertgish.com as well as through his podcast linked below. Everything Liver Podcast: https://www.robertgish.com/podcast Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Anousha invited Mohamed Ali, a public health professional with the Seattle King County Health Department as well as a board member with Somali Health Board. Mohamed shared his experience working on the liver cancer disparities project and educating Somali communities in Seattle about the link between hepatitis B and liver cancer. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright spoke with Prince--a patient advocate living with hepatitis B. Prince details his journey with hepatitis B and his aspirations to eliminate hepatitis B and improve the quality of life of those living with hepatitis B. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright and Anousha invite Wendy, a #justB storyteller with the Hepatitis B Foundation to share valuable insights about the journey towards patient advocacy and the challenges that come with it. Check out the resources mentioned during the episode! How do I Become a Patient Advocate with Wendy Lo Wendy's HepBStories.org Webpage Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright and Anousha spoke with Lynette, a storyteller living with hepatitis B. Lynette shares more about her diagnosis and what encouraged her to make the decision to get treatment to manage her health. Watch Lynette's B the Voice Story here: https://youtu.be/zSbwbRrkVro Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Amy Jessop (Prevention Point) and Beatrice Zovich (Hepatitis B Foundation) to share insights from their recent study examining barriers to screening and education for hepatitis B and delta among PWUD (people who use drugs). Read the study here: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/4/628 Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright and Anousha interviewed Dr. Chari Cohen (President of the Hepatitis B Foundation), and Dr. Carolyn Wester (Director of the Division of Viral Hepatitis at the CDC). Dr. Cohen and Dr. Wester shared insights about the importance and impact of the universal hepatitis B screening and vaccination recommendations for adults in the United States. Check out additional resources by the CDC on hepatitis B vaccination and screening recommendations. Hepatitis B - Vaccination ...
In this episode, we are joined by our Philip Yeboah and Joe Balestrteri, who both serve on the Community Advisory Board (CAB) as patient advocates as well as storytellers for the #justB and #BtheVoice storytelling programs. Philip and Joe share more about their stories as well as their experiences with the CAB. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright and Anousha chat with 2 members serving on the CAB Advisory Board as patient advocates with lived experiences. They share their stories with hepatitis B and how it empowered them to become a voice for people with lived experience everywhere. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
This is part 2 of the interviews conducted at the International HBV Meeting in Kobe, Japan. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Edward Tate, Director of Communications and Marketing at the Hepatitis B Foundation interviews scientists and researchers at the 2023 International HBV Meeting in Kobe, Japan. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Dr. Neehar Parikh, a hepatologist at the University of Michigan to discuss the relationship between hepatitis B and liver cancer, disparities in liver cancer rates, and barriers to liver cancer screening in the United States and globally. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook
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