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Hepatitis Links
Florida Department of Health HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Section
Florida Department of Health Epidemiology The following is a web-based clearinghouse that contains
information on hepatitis. The presence of an internet site or
telephone hotline or information, products, or services provided
on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the Florida
Department of Health (FDOH) and none should be inferred. FDOH is
not responsible for the content of the individual organization web
pages or hotlines found on this list. This list is provided as
a guide for the public on free information that is available on
hepatitis. The information that these sites provide may not be
from peer-reviewed medical journals, and the content may not have
been subject to review for accuracy by any medical or other
authority.
General Information Websites
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CDC Hepatitis Home Page
Asian Liver Center
Provides diverse, high quality references about viral
hepatitis through the identification of information and
applications already developed by myriad organizations
throughout the state and the country.
Yahoo Support Groups Provides
links to hepatitis supports groups located throughout the United States and
Canada. Enter "hepatitis" in the Join A Group search box.
Ready To
Learn All About Hepatitis C
This site, Ready to Learn, is
designed to help you learn more about hepatitis C, including
its causes,
how hepatitis C is spread,
its consequences,
how to prevent
hepatitis C, and how hepatitis C is diagnosed and treated.
Medical
Advocates for Social Justice
The mission of Medical Advocates for Social Justice is to
advocate for and facilitate access to timely and appropriate
healthcare for all who have or are at risk of
life-threatening endemic and epidemic infectious disease and
who are disenfranchised from such access because of poverty
and/or discrimination.
Hepatitis B Foundation Foundation dedicated to finding the cause and
cure for hepatitis B through education, research and patient advocacy.
2-1-1 Big Bend Offers telephone counseling, crisis intervention, community information and referrals.
Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society Provides educational materials and advocacy for persons infected with hepatitis C.
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project Provides information and educational materials for issues related to hepatitis C and HIV/HCV co-infection.
Alert Health Miami Provides educational materials and support group information for hepatitis C.
World Health Organization Provides informational facts for hepatitis B and C and background information on hepatitis A and B vaccines.
American Liver Foundation Provides education on hepatitis A, B and C, as well as information on advocacy and research for hepatitis.
Immunization Action Coalition Provides information about childhood and adult vaccinations for hepatitis A and B.
Hepatitis Neighborhood Provides extensive hepatitis information, publications, treatment options, diet changes and support group listings.
Hepatitis Foundation International Provides information and educational materials about hepatitis A, B and C.
National Hepatitis C
Coalition, Inc. Provides information on a nationwide hepatitis C coalition that provides
education and support.
National Hepatitis C Helpline Provides information at the pace you need, helps find local resources, and connects you to peer counselors who can help with your journey to better health.
Parents of Kids With Infectious Diseases Provides support to families whose children have been affected by viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or other infectious diseases.
National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse
Part of the National Institutes of Health that conducts and supports
biomedical research, disseminates research findings and health information
to the public. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS).
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Provides information about hepatitis A, B and C and common issues associated with HIV/AIDS. Also provides referral
information for patients seeking gay and lesbian friendly health care professionals.
Wisconsin
HIV/STD/Hepatitis C Information & Referral Center
Provides information on the prevention, transmission, and
treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STD),
and hepatitis. Join their bimonthly listserv
that
highlights resources regarding HIV/AIDS, STD, and
hepatitis-related information.
Lab Tests Online A public resource on clinical lab testing from the laboratory professionals who
do the testing
Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Guidelines
National Association of
Hepatitis Task Forces
Financial Assistance Websites
Medicaid Medicaid has eleven area offices that serve as local
liaisons to providers and recipients. The area offices handle claims resolution and gives assistance to those
trying to get Medicaid at the local level.
Patient Assistance Program - Commitment to Care A drug reimbursement assistance program for all eligible patients
taking either REBETRONTM Combination Therapy or INTRON therapy.
California Distance Learning
Health Network
HCV Advocate
Provides education, support group and treatment information about hepatitis C and HCV/HIV co-infection
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