About Us

The Delaware Valley Hepatitis Treatment, Research and Education Center (HepTREC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2002 to reduce the impact of viral hepatitis in the Delaware Valley. We foster open communication and cooperation among academic medical institutions, community health care providers, public health workers and the public. Our vision includes making accurate and up-to-date information on hepatitis readily available to the general public.

HepTREC’s staff and advisory board is comprised of professionals recognized as regional, national, and international experts in the fields of hepatology, infectious diseases, education, service research, epidemiology, care of hepatitis patients, innovation in health care systems, and non-profit management.

HepTREC's staff member directory - click here

HepTREC's board member directory - click here

HepTREC’ s services include:

• Public awareness campaigns,
• Primary prevention programs including education, immunization, and harm reduction
• Education, support, and social services for hepatitis patients, their families and friends
• Education and training programs for health care professionals
• Secondary hepatitis prevention programs including hepatitis C screening
• Research investigating optimal service provision
• Treatment referrals

Future Services will include:

• Treatment and clinical trials

Disclaimer/ Our Standards of Conduct

• We will not provide individualized medical advice- Please see your doctor!
• We will not endorse any specific products.
• We will not share your personal information (except with your permission). This includes our mailing list!
• We may ask you for basic demographic information. If we do, it is only to evaluate and enhance our programs.
• We will strive to disseminate reliable information. If you notice a problem with our site-PLEASE CONTACT US!

Funding Sources

Our funding comes from a number of sources including foundations, individuals, and corporate donations. Our IRS form 990 is a matter of public record. Contact us with questions.

September on the Square

HepTREC extends a warm thanks to all who helped make this year’s event a success!

This year’s HepTREC Award was shared by Drs. Margaret Hoffman-Terry and Ellen Tedaldi a for their leadership in the care of HIV/HCV co-infected individuals and for their service to HepTREC. Recipient of this year’s Impact Award for outstanding service in hepatitis prevention is Prevention Point Philadelphia.

Click here to see photos of the event.