Hepatitis C: Get the Facts:

There is a great deal of information and support available to help you understand this disease, how it is spread, how to prevent becoming infected, or how to live with the disease if you already have been diagnosed. The majority of people who have hepatitis C will experience mild, or maybe no, serious or debilitating liver disease. However, people who have tested positive for hepatitis C virus MUST be under the care of a physician who is well trained in the latest hepatitis C disease management and receive regular medical follow-up. This is a very exciting time in hepatitis C research for new and improved treatments. We know so much more now about staying healthy and living well with this disease. Hep C Connection is here to inform and support you in your search for the facts. Click here for Hepatitis C Information.

Upcoming Events:

Hep C Connection participates with 9 Health Fairs

April 12 through the 20^th Hep C Connection will be participating in 9Health Fairs in and around the Denver area. Stop by a 9 Health Fair near you to get a wide variety of health screenings such as cholesterol, eye exam, blood pressure check and much more! Hep C Connection will be offering educational and support materials about hepatitis C. Learn your risk and how to screen for hepatitis C. For information about a health fair near you, please visit www.9healthfair.org

Colorado Viral Hepatitis Conference May 6^th and 7^th

The 2008 Colorado Viral Hepatitis Conference promises to be an educational experience. The conference will be at the Holiday Inn Select in Denver. This two-day event is geared toward individuals that work with people that are infected, or at risk for infection of hepatitis C. Anybody is welcome to attend. The conference will feature presentations on new treatment and research, nutrition, mental health issues, co-infection with HIV, federal programs, state resources, and much more. The cost is $25.00 to attend one day, $35.00 to attend both. Food is provided! For questions or if you would like to receive registration information, please contact Laura Ginnett at (720) 917-3960 or lginnett@hepc-connection.org.

Needle Disposal Day May 19th

Hep C Connection will be promoting a needle-drop day in partnership with other local agencies in and around Denver. Plans are still underway. If you or your agency is interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you. Please e-mail sthomas@hepc-connection.org Please stay tuned for more information coming to you in our May newsletter.

MySpace Offers a Hip Way To LearnAbout Hep C

Do you, or someone you care about, want to connect with other people who are affected by the hepatitis C virus? Hep C Connection has an option for you! MySpace is an alternative way to network with others around the world. MySpace offers convenient ways to get useful information like hard facts, medical tips or connect with other people who are in similar situations. Hep C Connection has a page on MySpace for people who are affected by the hepatitis C virus to correspond and share stories. Learn and experience from others by posting a question, sharing your story and watching some cool videos, you can even listen to music all at the same time. Try it out! Click on http://www.myspace.com/hepc_connection to start your MySpace experience.

Hep C Connection is one of the nation's premier hepatitis C-focused advocacy organizations and the only one of its kind in Colorado. We have a proven history of community education, patient support, and disease prevention strategies. Based in Denver, we offer a variety of educational and support opportunities for people living with hepatitis C, their families and friends, and healthcare providers. Please contact us if we can help you in your journey of living positively with hepatitis C. » About Us

Visible Human Journal of Endoscopy

This website offers a glimpse into the human body and provides information that is very useful. Through the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and from the Center for Human Simulation, the Visible Human Journal of Endoscopy is a great tool and educational resource. Click here to go to the Visible Human Journal of Endoscopy.