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We all walk a path of sorts; Some of us feel like we have total control over what it looks like and where we want it to lead. Some of...

The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like hepatitis C. Often...

With the summer heat lately, I have not been really much into eating.  When lunch time comes, I start to feel nausea and only can manage a cold drink of...

Telemedicine has become more popular through the years. Increased access and improvements to technology mean that telemed can provide medical care for a range of patient needs. Since the COVID...

If you have hep C and are pregnant, you may be feeling a range of emotions, from thrilled to worried. You probably have a lot of questions. The most important...

If there is one thing I have learned in my hep C experience, it is that there are lot of things that are not the same. When I say that...

For patients, as well as caregivers, with hepatitis C and chronic liver disease, depression, anxiety, stress, and general wellness issues can all occur. In my long journey through hepatitis C...

Would you like to share your experience with hep C and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate team...

Over 20% of people with HIV are also diagnosed with HCV, so I want to share some information for treating HIV and HCV at the same time. First, the CDC...

Patients with chronic hepatitis C can have extrahepatic manifestations. One organ that can be affected is the skin. The most common rashes and skin conditions that are associated with hepatitis...

Blood transfusions: They’re a life-saving option in modern healthcare. However, the journey to get to that point has crossed 100s of years - and it’s had its challenges. One of...

In reference to storm clouds, you can envision them gathering in the far distance. The colors all vibrant, full of dark blues and grays. It is not until that storm gets...

Following healthy tips to take of your liver and your health can help reduce your risk for liver damage and associated health complications. Take care of your liver so your...

There are many roles in the healthcare field, and most automatically think of being in healthcare as being a nurse or doctor. There are so many different roles that many...

Making a birth control plan is always a very personal decision. Hep C adds some additional factors to think about when you are making that choice. Your options depend on...

The job I am referring to is the job to get everyone tested and linked to care, treatment, and cure. To clarify, ‘everyone’ is a big ask if we are...

During the last few years, the number of people drinking alcoholic beverages went up. Sales of liquor increased up to 262% during the pandemic lockdown. Since there was such a...

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections can be grouped into 2 main types. These are acute (short-term) HCV and chronic (long-term) infection. Acute HCV refers to the first 6 months of...

Eating out can be a challenge when you have liver disease, especially for those with severe liver damage such as cirrhosis or an associated condition. The good news is that...

There is not one person who was first diagnosed with hepatitis C that did not leave doctors office in a sense of fear. For myself, I was in shock leaving the...