The Hep B Project, Neighbor

The Hep B Project is a student run organization aiming to provide free Hepatitis B education, screenings, and vaccinations to the low-income and underserved API populations of Alameda County. Hepatitis B, also known as the “silent killer”, significantly affects Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) more than any other population and yet little progress has been made to screen and vaccinate APIs in counties that have a high percentage of APIs, such as Alameda County. The API community within Alameda County has been largely isolated from health services due to lingual, cultural, and socioeconomic obstacles. This project will jump start the fight against Hepatitis B by collaborating with existing organizations, government agencies, students, and people to work together to eradicate this disease.

This project will

1) Educate the API population about Hepatitis B using volunteers

2) Screen and vaccinate for Hepatitis B with the support of health professionals and free clinics

3) Establish a relationship between the API community and existing health services within the county. Through teamwork and cooperation, this project will tackle a major health issue in the API community.