Hepatitis C has become an epidemic in our country and in our area. Through education and support in reference to all forms of hepatitis and other liver ailments, HEALS hopes to stem the growing tide of infection and fear, and prevent the further spread of liver disease.
Send your tax-deductible donation to:
PO Box 180813, Tallahassee, FL 32312
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Consider these possibilities in the last 30 years:
* injection or intranasal drug use (even one time)
* blood transfusion of any blood products before 1992
* tattoos or body piercings
* vaccinations administered with pneumatic jet injectors
* sharing razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers,tweezers, etc. with an
infected person
* health care workers exposed to needle sticks
* sexual activity that involves contact with blood
* long term kidney dialysis
* solid organ transplant before 1992
* less than 10% of babies born to HCV positive mothers
1-800-867-5655
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Pam had an allergic reaction to interferon and explores alternative therapies.
Bayla Manders- Board Member
Bayla was a genotype 3 and is a Sustained Viral Responder since completion of treatment in September 2005.
Dr. Brian L. Pearlman MD FACP- Medical Consultant
Dr Pearlman is Medical Director at the Center for Hepatitis C, Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta Clinical Associate Professor, Medical College of Georgia, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine.
Florida Online Support Group Join us! Florida Heppers helping each other.
Pam's Hep C Links Page A useful list of resources, you can find almost anything here
Home Access Order home testing kits for HCV - anonymous, safe and convenient.
Hepatitis Neighborhood An excellent site worth exploring - message boards, chat, and a host of information
The Combo Survival Guide from A to Z This site was put together by 3 HCV patients. It's loaded with helpful advice on dealing with the side effects of combo or interferon therapy, with a little levity thrown in. Highly recommended.
WebMD Contains a library for research, an active message board, moderated chats with health care professionals.
HIV and Hepatitis This site can put you on a list to recieve the latest news articles about new drugs, trials, and statistics.
Hepatitis Doctor This site is from Dr. Cecil Bennet, MD. Absolutely loaded with info. Lots of links, and questions answered.
Dr.Koop's Health Website A large site containing news articles, chat, message boards, library
Hepatitis Activist Let your voice be heard! An easy way to contact your congressman about hepatitis issues.
HepC Coalition Get your HCV postcards here- a great street campaign to raise awareness
HepC Connection An excellent site loaded with content. Contains a mentoring program, support group lists, and much more.
Hepatitis Foundation International Cultivating a community that helps people with hepatitis concerns manage and fulfill their lives.
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate This site helps loved ones understand that even though we may "LOOK" good, it does not mean we "FEEL" good.
The FAIR Foundation Did you know that $3084 is spent on research for every AIDS patient, while for HCV patients only $25 is spent on research? Dr. Richard Darling created this organization to equalize the disparity in government spending.
Hepatitis C Multicultural Outreach Hepatitis C is an equal opportunity disease, this site is an equal opportunity outreach program.
HEALS of North Florida Our north Florida neighbors
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