H.I.L.L. HEP Support Group of Alabama
Brewton, Alabama
This site is for Hepatitis Education, Awareness and Liver Support!
Especially Hepatitis C !!
Hepatitis C is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). You may be at risk for hepatitis C and should contact your medical care provider for a blood test if you:
* were notified that you received blood from a donor who later tested positive for hepatitis C.
* have ever injected illegal drugs, even if you experimented a few times many years ago (or snorted any drugs)
* received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant before July 1992
* were a recipient of clotting factor(s) made before 1987
* have ever been on long-term kidney dialysis
* have had tattoos or body piercings
* have had vaccinations administered with pneumatic jet injectors
* have shared razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, tweezers, etc. with an infected person
* are a health care worker exposed to needle sticks
* also 5% of babies born to infected mothers will get Hepatitis C
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Please visit the affiliated site at H.E.A.L.S. of North Georgia
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For support in Brewton and surrounding areas please come to the:
H.I.L.L HEP Support Group of Alabama
Hepatitis Is Living Life!
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital
Strandell Conference Room
1301 Bellville Avenue
Brewton, Alabama 36427 (PO Box 908)
First Tuesday of every month
6:30PM to 8:30 PM
Contact: Tricia Knies Coordinator
Phone: 251-867-0664
Email: tkriverview@bellsouth.net
OR
Marcia De Graaf Human Resources/Community Coordinator
D. W. McMillan Hospital
mdegraaf@bhcpns.org
251-809-8309
OR
Pam Langford Vice President HEALS of North Georgia
figment@nettally.com
850-443-8029
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For support in Moultrie and the surrounding areas please come to the:
Friendship Liver Disease Support Group
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
Furgason Room
3131 South Main Street
Moultrie, GA 31768
Fourth Tuesday of every month
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Contact: Phillip Potter, Facilitator
Phone: 229-985-2081 or
Email: Phillip_potter88@yahoo.com or
Phillip_Potter88@hotmail.com
OR
Pam Langford at figment@nettally.com
850-443-8029
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For support in Woodstock Georgia and surrounding areas come to the:
Hepatitis C Support Group
Woodstock Community Church
8534 Main Street
Woodstock, GA
Third Tuesday of every month
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Contact:
Dee Lemmon 770-926-8535 dee0987@aol.com or
Pam Langford 850-443-8029 figment@nettally.com
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For information on Hepatitis C please visit
HEALS of North Florida
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For support in Tallahassee, Florida and surrounding areas come to:
The Digestive Disease Clinic
2400 Miccosukee Road
NW Corner of Miccosukee and Riggins Road
Tallahassee, FL
Third Thursday of every month
6:30PM to 8:30PM
Contact: Jesse at jessehmc@comcast.net
or Pam at figment@nettally.com
850.443.8029
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Hepatitis A through E
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/
Hepatitis A: is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A can affect anyone. In the United States, hepatitis A can occur in situations ranging from isolated cases of disease to widespread epidemics.
How is hepatitis A virus transmitted?
Hepatitis A virus is spread from person to person by putting something in the mouth that has been contaminated with the stool of a person with hepatitis A. This type of transmission is called "fecal-oral." For this reason, the virus is more easily spread in areas where there are poor sanitary conditions or where good personal hygiene is not observed.
Most infections result from contact with a household member or sex partner who has hepatitis A. Casual contact, as in the usual office, factory, or school setting, does not spread the virus.
Hepatitis B: is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.
How great is your risk for hepatitis B?
One out of 20 people in the United States will get infected with HBV some time during their lives. Your risk is higher if you have sex with someone infected with HBV have sex with more than one partner
are a man and have sex with a man live in the same house with someone who has lifelong HBV infection have a job that involves contact with human blood shoot drugs are a patient or work in a home for the developmentally disabled have hemophilia travel to areas where hepatitis B is common.
Your risk is also higher if your parents were born in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Amazon Basin in South America, the Pacific Islands, and the Middle East.
If you are at risk for HBV infection, ask your health care provider about hepatitis B vaccine.
Hepatitis C: is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of persons who have the disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person.
Hepatitis C is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). You may be at risk for hepatitis C and should contact your medical care provider for a blood test if you:
*were notified that you received blood from a donor who later tested positive for hepatitis C.
*have ever injected illegal drugs, even if you experimented a few times many years ago
*received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant before July, 1992
*received a blood product for clotting problems produced before 1987
*have ever been on long-term kidney dialysis
*have evidence of liver disease (e.g., persistently abnormal ALT levels)
Hepatitis D: is a defective virus that needs the hepatitis B virus to exist. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is found in the blood of persons infected with the virus.
HDV is a defective single-stranded RNA virus that requires the helper function of HBV to replicate. HDV requires HBV for synthesis of envelope protein composed of HBsAg, which is used to encapsulate the HDV genome.
The delta agent may increase the severity of an acute hepatitis B infection, aggravate previously existing hepatitis B liver disease, or cause infection in asymptomatic hepatitis B carriers. Risk factors are history of previous hepatitis B infection, being a carrier of hepatitis B, and intravenous drug abuse. The incidence is 8 out of 1,000,000 people.
Hepatitis E: is a virus (HEV) transmitted in much the same way as hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis E, however, does not often occur in the United States.
Disease Spread
Through food or water contaminated by feces from an infected person. This disease is uncommon in the United States.
People at Risk
International travelers; people living in areas where hepatitis E outbreaks are common; and people who live or have sex with an infected person.
Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells. This causes the liver to become inflamed (hepatitis). Researchers think a genetic factor may predispose some people to autoimmune diseases. About 70 percent of those with autoimmune hepatitis are women, most between the ages of 15 and 40.
The disease is usually quite serious and, if not treated, gets worse over time. It's usually chronic, meaning it can last for years, and can lead to cirrhosis (scarring and hardening) of the liver and eventually liver failure.
Autoimmune hepatitis is classified as either type I or II. Type I is the most common form in North America. It occurs at any age and is more common among women than men. About half of those with type I have other autoimmune disorders, such as thyroidosis, Graves' disease, Sjögren's syndrome, autoimmune anemia, and ulcerative colitis. Type II autoimmune hepatitis is less common, typically affecting girls ages 2 to 14, although adults can have it too.
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*THERE IS HOPE*
H.E.A.L.S. of North Georgia
Pam's HepC Support CLUB for ALL! (HepCingles2)
Georgia Hep C Support
Delphi HepCingles
Yahoo HepCingles
Yahoo's Hep C Match
Private Singles Hep C List
Hepatitis Education Project
Frontline Hepatitis Awareness
Janis' Hep C Support Site
Dr. Cecil's Home Page
FAIR Foundation
Dr. Darling's Home Page
Karen's HCV Info Page
Hep C Association
Wendy's Wellness Website
HCV Advocate
HepCNet
Hepatitis C and HIV
Sandi's Crusade Against Hep C
HepRandiSupportForHepC
HepperPad
Liver Transplant Support
Hep C and Emotional Healing
Sally's HepC Support Site
HepHeimers Hepatitis Hut
Hepatitis Magazine
Hep C Connection
Daniel's UK site
Deutshes HepC Forum e.V.
S.C. HepC Site
TampaBayHepC
Tennessee Hep C Support
Friendship Liver Support
Maine Liver Cirrhosis Help Site
The Combo Survival Guide
The Hepopedia of Links
Hepatitis Neighborhood
Hep-C Alert
Alternative Therapies
Support Group
Natl Cntr for Complimentary & Alternative Medicine
Hepatitis Foundation International
Hep C Caring Ambassadors Program
Matt's Hep C Story
LeighAnn's Hepatitis C Home
Hepatitis Activist
Hepatitis C Support
HepatitisCandMe
Peg's HepC Help
Hep C Palace
Delphi Hep Palace
HepatitisC-Objectives
Hep C Vets
HCV in Prison
National Hepatitis C Coalition
Hepatitis C Advocate Network
Hep Hope
Hepatitis Central
Sherry's DragonsLair
Hepatitis Clearing and Clear Group
Hep C Council of Australia
Battling Hep C
Hep C Compensation
Liver Society
HepCure
Mercer County Hepatitis Support
HCV Anonymous
Christian Hepatitis C Community
Essential Help For Hep C
MK Andrew Hep C Site
Phil Lesh HepC Site
Artists Against Hepatitis
LifeLink Foundation
American Liver Foundation
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta Harm Reduction
National Aids Treatment Advocacy Project
Aids Survival Project
Laboratory Test Information
Blood Test Results
Lab Tests Interpretation
Hep C Memorial Page
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Veritas Clinical Trials
Current Medical/Clinical Trials
MELD Score Calculator
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Hep C Research and Mailing List
PegAssist
Commitment To Care
Home Access for Testing Kits
HCV Hotline 1-800-867-5655 is open 8a to 8p EST
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Center For Disease Control
Medicare
Social Security Administration
Food and Drug Administration
United Network for Organ Sharing
(Reprinted with Blessings from PeachStatePam)
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