In honor of World Hepatitis Day on July 28th, NEMS is hosting hepatitis C workshops all month long! Did you know? Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus that can lead to a chronic infection causing serious live damage, including cirrhosis (liver scarring) and liver cancer, over time. People infected with chronic hepatitis C often show no symptoms until they have reached an advanced liver disease stage. Fortunately, if discovered early, hepatitis C infection can be cured with treatment which is why it is important to know your hepatitis C status. There are many things you can do to protect yourself and reduce your risk of hepatitis C. If you want to learn more about hepatitis C, please attend NEMS Health Education Workshop.
Topics include:
- What is hepatitis C?
- Transmission of hepatitis C
- What are the symptoms of hepatitis C?
- Screening and treatment
- What’s the difference between hepatitis A, B, and C?
Date: 7/6/2023 – 7/27/2023, Every Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: SF Chinatown, 1520 Stockton Clinic
Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Date: 7/3/2023 – 7/31/2023, Every Monday
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: SF Portola, 2574 San Bruno Clinic
Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Date: 7/5/2023 – 7/26/2023, Every Wednesday
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: San Jose, 1870 Lundy Clinic
Language: English, Mandarin
To learn more, click here to view or download the workshop flyer (available in English and Chinese).
For questions or to register for classes, please contact our Health Education Department at (415) 391-9686 ext. 5843 or (408) 573-9686 ext. 8711.
