Hepatitis C
get tested. get cured.
Up to 75% of people living with Hep C don’t even know they have it. Thankfully, Hep C is curable, and 93% of our patients achieve a sustained virologic response (SVR) – effectively curing them of the disease. But, if left untreated, it can cause liver damage, liver cancer, or death.
ways to get tested:
1. Call 585.454.HEPC (4372)
2. Email [email protected]
As a leader in Hepatitis C Care, Trillium Health is expertly staffed to treat infected patients – including board-certified infectious disease physicians, pharmacists, and coordinators who can get you from diagnosis to cure.
To help deliver comprehensive care to all of our patients, Trillium Health employs a bilingual staff and a full-time onsite Spanish interpreter. We also provide integrated harm reduction services, including medication-assisted treatment (Suboxone for opioid dependence).
who should get tested for Hep C?
While some individuals are at a higher risk for Hep C, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for Hep C infection in adults aged 18 to 79 years.
Individuals at the highest risk for Hep C infection:
- Were born between 1945-1965
- Had a blood transfusion before 1992
- Have injected or snorted drugs
- Have been incarcerated
- Are living with HIV
- Received a tattoo or piercing in an unlicensed setting
- Are on hemodialysis
- Have multiple sexual partners
- Engage in receptive anal sex
- Have been diagnosed with an STD in the last year
- Are on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Each year, more people are dying from Hep C than from other reportable infectious diseases (including HIV).
Adhering to medications is essential to be cured of the virus. There is always a risk of reinfection if an individual continues to engage in risk factors such as injecting drugs, sharing cocaine straws, or engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors.
Are you a provider looking to refer your patients for Hepatitis C Treatment? For questions or referrals, reach out to our team at [email protected].
Get tested for Hep C at Trillium Health today.
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