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Clinics, Disease Resources
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Hepatitis C Testing: Low-Cost Resources You Need To Know About

Most people with hepatitis C don’t know they have it. The infection can quietly damage the liver for years without any noticeable symptoms, which is why hepatitis C testing is so important. Catching the virus early can prevent serious complications and make treatment more effective. But many people put off testing for Hepatitis C because they’re not sure where to go or how much it will cost. NeedyMeds can help by connecting people to low-cost or free healthcare resources, including clinics that offer hepatitis C screenings, diagnosis, and treatment support. In this blog, we’ll explain why hepatitis C testing is […]

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Be Aware – May’s Awareness Months

Who decides what months/weeks/days are health awareness dates? It’s often nonprofit or public health organizations, but sometimes states or the federal government can name an observance period. The month of May is observed as over a dozen awareness months, overlapping awareness weeks, and several awareness days. Several of our own partners are observing awareness months. ALS Awareness Month May was named ALS Awareness Month in the United States by Congress and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1992. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting the function of […]

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