Overcoming Ignorance of Hepatitis C Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Finally... someone is taking some action related to the topic of our blog, Hepatitis C Symptoms, Causes & Treatments. I enjoy what I do here but I do wish I could deliver more good news. I have quoted below from a article on the Local CBS web site in Los Angeles. I am happy and I must say, proud (I used to live in LA), that California (Los Angeles County Department of Public Health) comes through again with a first by creating a position called "Hepatitis Coordinator".

The position was announced Friday and I quote from the CBS article:

"Hepatitis C is a major global health issue -- a 'viral time time bomb,"' said Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, director of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention in the county's Public Health Department.

"With the additional resource of a coordinator, we will be able to expand and enhance our current activities," he said.L.A.'s Public Health Department says there are more people living in the county who are infected with Hepatitis C than with HIV and that sharing syringes and men having unprotected sex with other men are broadening the scope of the epidemic.

"The new Coordinator's position is essential to addressing the needs of those with Hepatitis C and stopping the spread of the blood-borne illness," said Brian Risley, co-chair, Hepatitis C Task Force for L.A. County.

Let's all hope that this work fulfills more that it's mission and becomes a model for other states to do the same. Taking action to overcome ignorance is the first step in overcoming this disease,
followed closely by testing for it.

If you are possibly at risk, early diagnosis of the virus even if you don't have hepatitis c symptoms, is extremely important. The earlier you know if you have Hep C, the more you can do. There is a FDA approved test that you can take in your own home. You send it out for testing and get the results over the phone. No doctor visits involved. Here is a series of videos explaining the process of the test.

Disclaimer—The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your health care professional. You should not use the information in this article for self-diagnosis or to replace any prescriptive medication. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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