Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) make up less than 5% of the total population in the united States, but account for more that 50% of Americans living with chronic Hepatitis B. Despite these high rates, many APIs are not tested for Hepatitis B. Many are unaware of their infection and many recent immigrants do not have access to medical services that can help save lives.  As a result, chronic Hepatitis B and associated liver cancer in APIs is one of the most serious health disparities in the United States.  

Knowledge of Hepatitis B varies greatly in the APIs community and there are many mis-perceptions about the disease.  Lack of knowledge and awareness contribute to the low testing rates in the API population. Awareness, education and action are key for the API community to effectively address its ties to hepatitis B (HB)

OCA-Georgia takes enormous pleasure in collaborating with the Emory University Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) to promote Hepatitis B Awareness, Detection and Vaccination. Here is our line up to promote Hepatitis awareness

August 1            10 AM - 2 PM, Saturday, August, 2015

                                2015 APAC Health Fair and Community Outreach

                                   Clarkston International Bible Church

                                  3895 Church Street, Clarkston, GA 30021

August 12                 Noon - 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2015

                                  Asian American Senior Citizen Association (AASCA) Luncheon

                                  5377 New Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30341

                                Lecture “Dancing with Hepatitis B Virus”

                                   Speaker: Dr. Jung-Chung Lin, Professor Emeritus

                                           American Association for Cancer Research

September 19      9 AM - 1 PM, September 19, 2015

                                Health and Family: Prevention is Key

                                  2015 Boat People SOS-Atlanta Community Health Fair

                                   Hong Kong Supermarket Shopping Plaza

                                  5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093

October 10        Saturday, 9 AM - 1 PM, October 10, 2015

                                   Tea Walk/CPAC

                              3510 Shallowford Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341

October TBA            Lecture planning in progress

                                   Johns Creek Korean Church and Community Center

                                   7830 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee, GA 30024

For more information contact

Joan Goh at  joangoh88@gmail.com;    Alexandra Kuo at akharmony8@gmail.com

Advisor for APAMSA/HB Awareness:   Dr. Ryan Ford, MD, Section of Hepatology, Emory University Hospital.  For Appointment/Erica(secretary): 404/778-4278