HepBMoms is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of mother-to-child (perinatal) transmission of hepatitis B infection. During the time of birth, newborns can become infected with the hepatitis B virus (if their moms have hepatitis B) and have a high likelihood of developing lifelong (chronic) infection. Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus causes a serious infection of the liver, which can eventually lead to liver cancer or liver failure. But newborns can be protected for life through a simple measures like vaccination. This website was developed as a resource for moms, health care providers, and public health officials to reduce perinatal hepatitis B transmission and the associated health consequences.

  
     
 
 

 

The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University:
The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University is the first non-profit organization in the United States that addresses the high incidence of hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asians and Asian Americans.  Founded in 1996, the ALC has grown to become a national and international leader in fighting this global epidemic through outreach, education, advocacy, and research.  Visit the ALC website for more information: http://liver.stanford.edu/


The Jade Ribbon Campaign:
In May 2001, the Asian Liver Center launched the Jade Ribbon Campaign to spread awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer in the Asian community.  The objective of the campaign is to increase awareness and provide ethnic-sensitive health information to reduce this major health disparity and improve API health.