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Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Community Outreach Activities
2006 APIAHF Summit
September 15, 2006
San Jose, CA
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Since 1997, to lower the prevalence of hepatitis B in API communities in Washington State by promoting awareness of, screening for, immunization against, and treatment of this deadly disease.
Supported by the state Department of Health and WithinReach; network of community partners includes: Community based organizations and foundations Community clinics and health departments Healthcare providers and concerned individuals
Three workgroups, supported by the Steering Committee: Community Outreach Provider Outreach Teen/Young Adults Outreach
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Various Past and Present Activities: Developed linguistically appropriate and culturally sensitive materials to educate API
populations about hepatitis B; Developed and air provider interviews (Cantonese & Mandarin) on AAT Television
(multicultural channel); Placed articles in public health newsletters,
state medical organization publications, and national publications.
Conducted presentations to schools, professional organizations, API communities.
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Interior Bus Signs – Description Educational Media Campaign funded by Roche Pharmaceuticals Message: “Every 30 seconds, hepatitis B takes a life. Get tested. Get
vaccinated.” Relevant message for repeats. Not “time sensitive.” Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese Community collaborative project
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Interior Bus Signs – Implementation 100 buses through Seattle-King County’s International District
and Little Saigon; 50 buses through Tacoma-Pierce County’s International District
Run schedule: Monday, Sept 18-Sun, Oct 15 (nonprofit)
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Interior Bus Signs – Outcomes/Results Monitor 1-800 # calls Ask at upcoming hepatitis B screening via questionnaires
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Interior Bus Signs – Challenges Difficult to evaluate Translations vary by individuals and communities Even at nonprofit rates, only sufficient dollars to run signs for 1
month (28-day cycle)
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Interior Bus Signs – Future Plans Convert into poster/flyer size for distribution, postings Seek additional funding for next year’s run – freshen up photos Run in other predominantly API neighborhoods in Seattle, other
WA counties (expansion beyond Seattle-King County effort)
Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force
Kim Nguyen, MSW
API Hepatitis B Program Coordinator
206.830.5156
www.withinreachwa.org