Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
When a hepatitis C (“hep C”) infection is left untreated, it damages the liver over time, causing illnesses like cirrhosis and liver cancer. The good news is that hep C is curable.
Despite advances in hep C treatment that make it easier to use and prescribe, each year we still see more people in King County diagnosed than cured from hep C.
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Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C (“hep C”) virus. Left untreated, hep C can severely damage the liver, causing illnesses like cirrhosis and liver cancer. The good news is that hep C can be completely cured. We sat down with Amber Casey, HCV Program Manager with Public Health, to learn more.
Read MoreWe’re nearing the end of 2018, and that means it’s time to look back at our department’s hard work with partners throughout the year for a healthier community. Just a few things that made us proud this year Protecting family planning: Our Family Planning program successfully defended key programs threatened by federal policy changes. Addressing […]
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In the U.S., hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes approximately 20,000 or more deaths a year and the rate of new HCV infections is increasing, fueled largely by the nation’s opioid epidemic. Since 2012, deaths from HCV have exceeded those from all other nationally reportable conditions combined, including HIV and tuberculosis. For these reasons, the U.S. […]
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