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How many times have you told your story?

You’ve told your hepatitis story a million times. Now, tell it to those who can do something to help cure it. Act now by taking the HepPRN survey....

You’ve told your hepatitis story a million times. Now, tell it to those who can...

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You're Invited to Join the Patient Advisory Council!

You're invited to join the Patient Advisory Council! Read on find our how you can do your part and advocate for health issues in your community!

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This fight is not over: Take action for Medicaid expansion

50 years ago today, Medicaid was born to provide a health care program for low-income and limited-resources families and individuals in the U.S., including...

50 years ago today, Medicaid was born to provide a health care program for low-i...

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New poll shows over 50% of Americans unaware of HBV vaccine

In a new national poll, consultants found that more than 50% of Americans did not know a vaccine for hepatitis B virus infection existed, according to a press...

In a new national poll, consultants found that more than 50% of Americans did no...

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Seven FDA developments since last World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day was on July 28. To acknowledge how far treatment and the drug pipeline for hepatitis C and other strands of the virus infection has come,...

World Hepatitis Day was on July 28. To acknowledge how far treatment and the dru...

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PEPFAR Project That Keeps Girls HIV-Free Now Includes Kenya

While in Kenya, President Obama announced that the country will be included in the DREAMS project that aims to lower HIV rates among girls and young women in...

While in Kenya, President Obama announced that the country will be included in t...

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You're Invited to Join the PAC

You're invited to join our Patient Advisory Council! Interested in advocating for your patients and community on liver diseases? Be a part of the P.A.C today!

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Eyeing big returns, drugmakers ready new hepatitis-C drug launches

The market for the new class of hepatitis-C drugs is becoming more crowded as a higher percentage of patients seek out therapies with shorter treatment...

The market for the new class of hepatitis-C drugs is becoming more crowded as a ...

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Gilead Won’t Run Out of Hep C Patients, or Dollars, Anytime Soon

A single pill of Gilead Sciences Inc.’s hepatitis C treatment costs more than an iPhone, and is selling better, too. In the drug’s first full year on the...

A single pill of Gilead Sciences Inc.’s hepatitis C treatment costs more than an...

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Hepatitis C in the United States: A Hidden and Growing Epidemic

Take a look at the latest infographic from amfAR on Hepatitis C in the United States: A Hidden and Growing Epidemic.

Take a look at the latest infographic from amfAR on Hepatitis C in the United St...

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Hope Goes #Viral: A Patient's Perspective

In honor of World Hepatitis Day, please take a look at HFI's "Hope Goes ‪#‎Viral‬: A Patient's Perspective"...

In honor of World Hepatitis Day, please take a look at HFI's "Hope Goes ‪#‎Viral...

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FDA OK’s BMS Daklinza (Daclatasvir) to Treat Hep C Genotype 3

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bristol-Myers Squibb’s (BMS) NS5A inhibitor Daklinza (daclatasvir) to be used in combination with...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bristol-Myers Squibb’s ...

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HCC surveillance found to be low among insured patients with HBV without cirrhosis

Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma was poor among patients with insurance and hepatitis B virus infection without cirrhosis vs. patients with cirrhosis,...

Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma was poor among patients with insurance...

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FDA approves Technivie for treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 4

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Technivie (ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir) for use in combination with ribavirin for the treatment...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Technivie (ombitasvir, pari...

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Zolidroinic acid treatment infusion

Hi my name is Rita and I have many health issues. I don't want bother you with all my problems bit I like to ask if someone has been in treatment with the...

Hi my name is Rita and I have many health issues. I don't want bother you with a...

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You're Invited!

You are invited to join our Patient Advisory Council! Read below for more information.

You are invited to join our Patient Advisory Council! Read below for more inform...

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You Can Change Your Life by Participating

We know you want more research on hepatitis that can change your treatment options and therefore your life. Now, you can help us to help you by participating...

We know you want more research on hepatitis that can change your treatment optio...

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Hepatitis Foundation International Media Advisory

Please take a look at our media advisory for our upcoming policy briefing on Viral Hepatitis health disparities

Please take a look at our media advisory for our upcoming policy briefing on Vir...

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Port Aransas man with hep c fights insurance company

A Port Aransas man is literally fighting for his life. Richard Titus, 56, has been duking it out with his health insurance company to cover a treatment that...

A Port Aransas man is literally fighting for his life. Richard Titus, 56, has ...

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Hepatitis C drug can cure, if patients can get it

A wonder drug came on the market two years ago that cures hepatitis C, a potentially deadly liver disease afflicting millions of Americans, killing 15,000 a...

A wonder drug came on the market two years ago that cures hepatitis C, a potenti...

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You're Invited to our Policy Briefing!

You are invited to Hepatitis Foundation International's policy briefing “Closing the Gap: Addressing Viral Hepatitis Disparities”. The purpose of this policy...

You are invited to Hepatitis Foundation International's policy briefing “Closing...

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You're Invited to Join our Patient Advisory Council!

You are invited to our Patient Advisory Council! Be a part of something great and join today!

You are invited to our Patient Advisory Council! Be a part of something great an...

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NEW HEPATITIS C DRUG SHOWS HOW BIG PHARMA GOUGES SICK PEOPLE

Gilead Sciences trumpets Harvoni, its newest Hepatitis C med, as a wonder drug. It's the first-ever once-daily pill, an improvement over predecessor Sovaldi,...

Gilead Sciences trumpets Harvoni, its newest Hepatitis C med, as a wonder drug. ...

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Staggering rise in Hepatitis C cases has healthcare providers working to raise awareness

WISE COUNTY, VA (WJHL) – A staggering increase in Hepatitis C cases across central Appalachia has area healthcare providers ramping up efforts to raise...

WISE COUNTY, VA (WJHL) – A staggering increase in Hepatitis C cases across centr...

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COMING UP: HFI's POLICY BRIEFING

You are invited to Hepatitis Foundation International's policy briefing “Closing the Gap: Addressing Viral Hepatitis Disparities”. The purpose of this policy...

You are invited to Hepatitis Foundation International's policy briefing “Closing...

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Hepatitis C rates in Oregon soar above national average

When it comes to viral infections in Oregon, hepatitis C is far deadlier than AIDS. A report out this week shows that infections from hepatitis C remained...

When it comes to viral infections in Oregon, hepatitis C is far deadlier than AI...

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Finding Better Cures – With Your Help!

You now have the ability to be directly involved in finding better cures for hepatitis. By taking just an hour of your time to participate in the HepPRN...

You now have the ability to be directly involved in finding better cures for hep...

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VA using Choice Program to pay for Hepatitis C drugs

Now that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is shifting some of its hepatitis C patients to private providers to cut costs, some of the 135 Central Oregon...

Now that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is shifting some of its hepatit...

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Want to make a difference?

You're invited to join our Patient Advisory Council! Interested in advocating for your patients and community on liver diseases? Be a part of the P.A.C today!

You're invited to join our Patient Advisory Council! Interested in advocating fo...

•9 years ago

Time is running out for our Logo Contest!

4 days until our contest for HFI's Logo contest is OVER! Submit your ideas before it's too late!

4 days until our contest for HFI's Logo contest is OVER! Submit your ideas befor...

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