For Immediate Release
May 7th, 2013
Contact: Deb Millsap, 239-252-8220
Did You Know?
Collier: Every year, approximately 15,000 Americans die from liver cancer or chronic liver disease associated with viral hepatitis. Despite these statistics, many people are unaware of the risks associated with viral hepatitis. In fact, as many as 75 percent of people with chronic viral hepatitis do not know that they are infected. Without knowing if they are infected, these individuals cannot receive lifesaving care and treatment.
3.5-5.3 million Americans are living with chronic (lifelong) viral hepatitis-hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Most of them do not
know that they are infected, placing them at greater risk for severe, even fatal, complications from the disease andincreasing the likelihood they will spread the virus to others.A specific blood test is the only way to know if you have viral hepatitis.Hepatitis B and C viruses can cause chronic hepatitis, leading to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer.Anyone can get hepatitis B or C, but some populations are disproportionately burdened with these infections, includingAfrican Americans; Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; past and current injection drug users; persons born between1945-1965; and men who have sex with men.
| May 13 | FREE HIV Testing: Marion E. Fether Medical Center FREE HIV Testing: ICAN.- Naples |
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| May 15 | FREE HIV Testing: Marion E. Fether Medical Center FREE Rapid HIV Testing & HEPATITIS Screenings: Collier County Health Department- Naples Collier County Health Dept.- Immokalee FREE HIV Testing: ICAN.- Naples |
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| May 16 | FREE Rapid HIV Testing: Marion E. Fether Medical Center - Immokalee FREE Rapid HIV Testing & HEPATITIS Screenings: Collier County Health Department- Naples Collier County Health Dept.- Immokalee FREE HIV Testing: ICAN.- Naples |
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| May 17 | FREE Rapid HIV Testing: Marion E. Fether Medical Center.- Immokalee FREE HIV Testing: ICAN.- Naples |
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Isidra Gomes at, Collier County Health Department at 239-252-2683
Collier County Health Dept. - Naples: 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Government Center Building H; Call 239 252 8593.
Collier County Health Dept. - Immokalee: 419 1st Street, Immokalee; Call 239 252 7300.
Marion E. Fether Medical Center: 1454 Madison Ave W, Immokalee; Call 239 658 3000.
ICAN.- 3400 Radio Rd Unit 108, Naples; Call 239-261-0096
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