City of Columbia - Columbia Boone County Health Department Booune County Missouri

1005 W. Worley St.
Columbia, MO 65203

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 24, 2018

CONTACT: Eric Stann
Community Relations Specialist
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services
573.874.7632
[email protected]

Public Health and Human Services honors World Hepatitis Day by offering free testing

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) invites the public to a free Hepatitis C testing event. The event will be held Friday, July 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the PHHS clinic, 1005 W. Worley St.

World Hepatitis Day is July 28. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to learn the global burden of the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic viral hepatitis. The WHO reports that at least 60 percent of liver cancer cases are due to late testing and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C.  

People born from 1945-1965 are five times more likely to be infected with Hepatitis C, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC recommends that anyone born from 1945-1965 get tested for Hepatitis C.

If left untreated, Hepatitis C can cause liver damage and liver failure. Knowing if you have Hepatitis C can help you to make important decisions about your health. Take a step toward health today, get tested and know your status. For more information, visit CoMo.gov/health.

Location: 1005 W Worley St.

City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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