Patricia Tichnell

Patricia Tichnell posted an update in the group Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 5 years, 9 months ago

Some good articles! https://www.everydayhealth.com/hepatitis-c/things-everyone-hepatitis-should-hear/

https://www.everydayhealth.com/hepatitis-c/support-helps-people-face-diagnosis-beyond/

https://www.everydayhealth.com/hepatitis-c/resources-help-afford-treatment/

Patricia Tichnell posted an update in the group Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 5 years, 11 months ago

Hepatitis C is curable and treatment is available locally. One year ago, in December, the Johns Hopkins Viral Hepatitis Center office opened an office in Cumberland to provide hepatitis C treatment and care! We are located on the first floor of the Allegany County Health Department.
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Jennifer Corder replied 5 years, 11 months ago

I wonder when or if a Hepatitis C test will become more routinely offered (to those born between 1945-1965). If clinicians begin to recommend it (as the CDC suggests they should) then more people will learn their status. Really amazing to be able to cure it. Thanks for your post.

Patricia Tichnell posted an update in the group Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 5 years, 11 months ago

Here’s a short video highlighting who should be tested for hepatitis C.

“Who Should be tested for Hepatitis C?”

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShjKjYGM7qM

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShjKjYGM7qM&list=PL6ShoiJMrpscBCYoxyk_-hq_ZuPMfWS2j

Paula McKenzie replied 5 years, 11 months ago

Great video! Very informative!

Patricia Tichnell posted an update in the group Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 6 years ago

In the U.S., the most common types are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Complete this quick, easy on-line assessment to see if you should be vaccinated and/or tested for viral hepatitis. https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/RiskAssessment/start.html