Hepatitis B Foundation President Dr. Chari Cohen is quoted in a powerful new story about hepatitis B in The New Yorker. You can read it here.

Hepatitis B and the U.S. Public Health Corps

As of Oct. 3, 2022, people living with chronic hepatitis B or HIV can serve in the U.S. Public Health Corps. The change comes after advocacy from the Hepatitis B Foundation and the HIV community. You can read the amendment to the Medical Accession Standards here.

What do if you are facing discrimination:

If you or someone you know has faced hepatitis B-related discrimination in the military, and to learn more about how you can join us and take action, please contact the Hepatitis B Foundation at discrimination@hepb.org or 215-489-4900.