Hepatitis C Resources

The Black AIDS Institute is committed to supporting the National African American Hep C Action Day on July 25th and other attempts to bring awareness to the growing Hepatitis C and Hep C/HIV co-infection epidemics in African American communities. Overall, Black Americans are twice as likely to be infected with Hepatitis C—a risk that increases to five times as likely among those ages 49 and over. Check out these online resources for both personal and professional use.

Action Plan for Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis

AIDS.gov provides an updated version of the nation's first comprehensive cross-agency action plan on hepatitis plus blog posts and latest developments.

Caring Ambassadors Program

An organization developed to address the knowledge gaps in Hepatitis C by providing state-of-the-art information and services.

Digital Tools

This site features a selection of buttons and badges to download for use on emails and websites.

HCV Advocate

This site provides the latest updates and information about Hepatitis C. Also check out the article Hepatitis in African Americans.

Hepatitis C Association

An association promoting awareness of Hepatitis C to both the public and medical practitioners through events, news, brochures and related links. www.hepcassoc.org

Hepatitis C Fact Sheet

This link leads to an easy to read list of basic facts about Hepatitis C.

Hepatitis Central

This website features information about the latest research and news in Hepatitis C infections, diagnosis and symptoms.

HIVandHepatitis.com

This site has articles about both HIV and Hepatitis C.

Know More Hepatitis

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers an educational campaign to increase testing for Hepatitis C among the Baby Boom generation. If you were born between 1945 watch this short video to learn why you should be tested for hepatitis C.

National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)

NPIN provides access to information and resources on general hepatitis information.

NBCLA

The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and organizing black leaders around health disparities in the black community.

Online Health Hepatitis Risk Assessment

This 5-minute assessment will help you determine your risk factors for Hepatitis C.

Organization Search

A service of NPIN, this database makes it easy to find local organizations offering testing and treatment.