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Mission Statement
To support and provide individuals, families, and communities with the best available resources and guides throughout the search. The
effort is put toward prevention, awareness, and client education; in addition, personal services offer in guide to decision making.

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Hepatitis C (HCV) is a blood borne infection in which a person becomes infected after the initial exposure or to come in contact with
the blood of an infected person who has hepatitis C virus. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent Hepatitis C.

Education Materials
1 HCV Facts & Tips 2 Safety Health Precautions 3 Testing & Medical Care 4 More Viral Info
5 Treatments 6 Statistics & Data 7 Risk Assessments 8 Related Health Topics

Health Promotion
Hepatitis C causes liver inflammation and the amount damage caused to liver can progresses onto more severe conditions such as
cirrhosis or liver cancer. Main transmission is from blood, through sexual intercourse, sharing contaminated needles, and diagnosed of
any sexual transmitted diseases. To learn more see How do you get Hepatitis C for your health risks.

Instructions
1. Practice safe sex and use condoms
2. Try to be abstinence and avoid sex with multiple partners
3. Check for sterile needles only and avoid sharing needles, body piercing or tattooing
4. Avoid sharing razors, tooth brushes, nail clippers or any item that may associate to contact with blood or mucus membranes
5. Do not leave the broken skin uncovered and always maintain contact precautions
6. Always wear gloves and dispose needles properly if you are a health-care worker
7. Consider getting tested for Hepatitis C if you are at risk level
Please learn more at How to prevent Hepatitis C and health assessments.

Community Resources and Services Organizations and Government Agencies | Support Groups
Protect yourself, family and community & share experiences
This information is present to help family and their friends in finding the right service and resources within many organizations.

Finding Help Go to Other Places to Get Help to get more information

Message Boards: Hepatitis C Support Group
Share your thoughts and views with other people experiencing same situation.
Organ Transplant Support Group
Learn and share experiences with others who are facing liver transplant.
Tool: Physician Finder | Public Hospitals and Community Health Centers
Help locate a doctor who treats Hepatitis C in your local area. Search for local hospitals and health centers near you.

List of Groups and Affiliates To learn more go to Additional Resources for Hepatitis C Patients
American Liver Foundation provides information on liver diseases, promoting education, treatment, and research funding.
Visit at: http://www.liverfundation.org Phone: (800) 465-4837
Hepatitis C Association Inc. An overview of Hepatitis (A, B, and C virus) awareness and education.
Visit at: http://www.hepcassoc.org Phone: (866) 437-4377
Hepatitis C Support Project mission is to provide unbiased information, support, and advocacy to all communities affected by HCV
and HIV/HCV co-infection. Visit at: http://www.hcvadvocate.org Phone: (415) 978-2400
Hep C Alert provides health education, news and updates, counseling, testing, linkage services, and assisting people affected by
Hepatitis C. Visit at: http://hep-c-alert.org/index.htm
Hep C Connection provides with programs, services and resources; in addition, publications and newsletters for people who are
suffering or interested in Hepatitis C. Visit at: http://www.hepc-connection.org Phone: (800) 522-4372
National Hepatitis C Advocacy Council formed in an effort to bring together Hepatitis C patients and discuss the common goals,
strategies and guidelines to control and in prevention. Visit at: http://www.hepcnetwork.org
Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors helps patients face the challenge of Hepatitis C. Visit at: http://hepcchallenge.org/

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