Communities Within the Hepatitis C Community
Communities Within Communities
What happens when you belong to a specific community — and the hepatitis C community, too? In this series, we highlight people of color and people who’ve injected drugs (PWID) and their unique experiences on the road to being cured of hep C.
Episode 1
Hep C and People of Color: Speaking Up and Speaking Out
Many people fear they’ll be stigmatized if they share they have hep C. But when they do speak up, they often feel empowered and supported.
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Episode 2
What’s Lacking in Hep C Care for People of Color
Racial disparities in healthcare are compounded for Black and Hispanic Americans with hepatitis C, who also face the stigma of an infection that’s often associated with drug use.
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Episode 1
Why People Who Inject Drugs and Their Doctors Shouldn’t Ignore Hep C
Over half of people who use IV drugs contract the hep C virus. Yet, because they have a substance use disorder, they often don’t receive the empathy or care that others do.
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Episode 2
People Who Have Injected Drugs Deserve Hep C Treatment, Too
People who contract hep C by using IV drugs benefit from highly effective antiviral medications, but they’re among the least likely to receive treatment.
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Episode 3
Embracing People With Hepatitis C Who Inject Drugs
People who get hep C through IV drug use may also be incarcerated or unhoused. But a substance use disorder should not prevent them from receiving both dignity and treatment.
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4 Barriers That Prevent Hispanic Americans From Getting Hepatitis C Treatment
Why Is It Hard for People Who Inject Drugs to Get Hepatitis C Treatment?
8 Resources That Can Help You Afford Hepatitis C Treatment
