Whether you are a patient, a family member, a friend, a health care/service provider, or just someone who wants to know more about hepatitis or our organization, this site will provide you with a wide range of information about the work we do and the issues facing hepatitis patients.
Campaigning for Cancer Prevention
On February 4, 2010 the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) recognized World Cancer Day by launching a new campaign: “Cancer can be prevented too”. This new theme focuses on how the risk of developing cancer can be reduced through lifestyle changes related to tobacco use, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, healthy weight and prevention of cancer-causing infections such as hepatitis.
In recognition of the increasing burden that liver cancer has throughout the world, the Hepatitis Education Project would like to encourage all to join the Liver Cancer Free Campaign in its effort to raise Legislative support for the Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Prevention Act (H.R. 3974).
A National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and C
The recently published report by the Institute of Medicine calls for a major public health push to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of hepatitis B and C.
Members Of Congress Speak Out On Hepatitis B and C July 22, 2009
An Open-to-the-Public Hepatitis B & C Screening hosted by House Representatives on Capitol Hill Draws Crowds and Builds Awareness of the Diseases’ Devastating Effects