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The stigma is pretty intense': Ex-Vancouver councillor speaks out on hepatitis C treatment

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"Without people stepping up and saying: 'I have this,' or 'Someone I know and love has this and this needs to be more of a priority,' things don't change." Previous Vancouver city councilor Andrea Reimer is taking a stand in opposition to her involvement in treatment for hepatitis C, and asking other previous or current medication clients to get tried. Arlen Redekop/PNG  Previous Vancouver city councilor Andrea Reimer is standing up against her own involvement in hepatitis C, a day in the wake of completing the treatment she expectations will fix her of a possibly perilous ailment that remaining parts broadly criticized and regularly mystery.  Hepatitis C disease rates in B.C. stay well over the national normal, and it's evaluated that a fourth of the 73,000 British Columbians living with the infection are undiscovered and ignorant they have it.  Be that as it may, Reimer's choice to stand up this week likewise causes to notice another, p...
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Free hepatitis C tests to be offered in local Walmarts

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Liver Testing In order to halt the spread of hepatitis C, state authorities are working with Walmart to offer free testing at rustic stores over the state. The thought is to screen and instruct patients in places they effectively visit, as opposed to causing them to make a special effort to medical clinics or facilities. "We're bringing their medicinal services to them … this is a first, and it will change how we give hepatitis C care," said Rebekah Gee, Louisiana Department of Health secretary. The program was declared Tuesday at a Walmart in Watson, which will fill in as one of 10 test case program locales through Feb. 1. The tests are finger-prick blood tests, like glucose tests. They will be directed at the Walmart drug stores. On the off chance that the test finds an individual may be in danger for hepatitis C, the person will be alluded to their essential consideration specialist or other wellbeing supplier for extra screening or treatment. There is no...
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