#Hepatitis C
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi’s Viral Hepatitis Clinic cures 1,000th hepatitis C patient
The Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Viral Hepatitis Clinic has reached a milestone by curing its 1,000th patient of hepatitis C.
Capitol Modern exhibit of National Aids Memorial Quilt Hawaiʻi Panels debuts on World Aids Day
An exhibit featuring Hawaiʻi panels from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt will debut on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be a key component of this year’s World AIDS Day Ceremony. The quilt panels will be on display throughout the month of December. It is the first time in two decades that so many panels will be displayed publicly in Honolulu.
Syringe exchange programs help prevent disease, Hepatitis C in vulnerable communities
A report from the Hawai‘i Department of Health emphasizes the importance of syringe exchange programs in eliminating infectious diseases like hepatitis C among people who use drugs, addressing the need for additional services to improve health outcomes.
High Rates of Hep C Found in Hawaiʻi’s Kupuna
Hawaiʻi’s kupuna, including baby boomers between the ages of 51 and 71, are among those most at risk for hepatitis C.
Free Hepatitis Screenings offered as part of World Hepatitis Day
Today is World Hepatitis Day in Hawai’i. The proclamation encourages residents to recognize the importance of education and encourages testing for those at risk. Free screenings are being offered at select health centers across the state today. According to the department of health, immunization Branch, an estimated 1-3 percent of people in Hawaii have Hepatitis […]
WAILUKU OFFERS FREE HEPATITIS B AND C SCREENINGS FOR WORLD HEPATITIS DAY
Today is World Hepatitis Day. In observance, the State Department of Health is offering free Hepatitis B and C screenings today to help raise awareness and support for improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Individuals can visit the Wailuku Health center or call Aloha United Way 211 to find the free screening location nearest them. […]