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Disrupting Viral Hepatitis Stigma in Everyday Life
You don’t need to be an expert to interrupt stigma, and it’s a muscle anyone can grow with practice. Here are some ways to disrupt the flow of stigma when you encounter it.
From Fingerstick to Cure: Factors to Consider Around Adoption and Implementation of Hepatitis C RNA Point-of-Care Testing
In June 2024, the FDA authorized the Cepheid Xpert HCV test to detect hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA, marking a significant milestone for the viral hepatitis community in the U.S. This first-ever HCV RNA point-of-care (POC) test runs on the GeneXpert Xpress system in CLIA-waived settings. It detects HCV RNA in adults aged 22 years…
Honoring Randy Madara
As you may know, we recently lost a dear friend and incredible patient advocate, Randy Madara. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void, as Randy touched the lives of so many within our community. In her honor, here are some tributes from those who’ve cherished her: “Randy was a Help‑4‑Hep Peer Counselor since 2014. In that capacity,…