User:Ninabb/HepatitisBFoundation

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life by those affected by hepatitis B worldwide. HBF funds focused research, promotes disease awareness, supports immunization and treatment initiatives and serves as the primary source of information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community and the general public.

HBF History HBF was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization on January 28, 1991 by Tim and Joan Block and Paul and Janine Witte. The Blocks and Wittes were stunned by the statistics of the world's most common liver infection (hepatitis B) and wanted to do something about it.

HBF Programs

Research: HBF funds its own research institute-- the Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research.

Public Health: HBF works to improve access to care through its Public Health initiatives.

Outreach: HBF's Outreach Services include their official website (www.hepb.org), Patient Conferences, the 'Hepatitis B Information and Support List, and the HBV Adoption List.

Advocacy: HBF advocates for increased US federal support and seeks to make hepatitis B an urgent health priority in the United States.