End Hep C SD

01/02/2026

⏰ Hepatitis B Cases in California Rank the Highest ⏰
When the absolute number of HBV cases in the US is examined by state, there are five states that account for over 50% of the total HBV infections:
1. California, 347,100
2. New York, 169,400
3. Texas, 135,600
4. Florida, 108,500 and
5. New Jersey, 70,700

Read the full Journal of Viral Hepatitis article here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvh.70122?fbclid=IwY2xjawPFLJJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFIWEh0MXA4b3RJSlBnZzBKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjPWkVE5LQ_BgdOxoFud1qDphsRa4Slpyahh0zQ0uRdIOnU-w5bYxPM_680f_aem_gxRZiRcLzfslkJUr-4vGfA

12/19/2025

Wishing you peace, health, and happiness this holiday season. We're looking forward to reengaging in 2026 to in San Diego.

12/18/2025

Outcomes of a tribal community program on hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis screening, confirmation testing, and treatment initiation for an underserved population.

BackgroundAmerican Indian and Alaska Native people are disproportionately impacted by hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis, with rates 2.3, 1.9, and 6.4 times that...

12/17/2025

California's Medi-Cals scored an A*, an advocacy report card for Hep C treatment. There is one area were more advocacy is needed.
💡Yes California imposes retreatment restrictions.
✅No prior authorization restriction.
✅No fibrosis restrictions.
✅No substance use restrictions.

Read report at https://stateofhepc.org/states/california/

National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Liver Coalition of San Diego

12/11/2025

Together we can End the Epidemics ( , and ). Here are two partner resources.

✅HIV is preventable and treatable!
More about injectable PrEP from Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest: www.planned.org/LGBTQ+

✅Hepatitis C is preventable, treatable, and curable!
More about sexual transmission from End Hep C SF: https://endhepcsf.org/sex-c-brochure/

Share these resources and help spread awareness!

12/11/2025

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12/04/2025

New online resource — Global Liver Institute Sharecare: Hepatitis C Patient Resource Center.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone living with hepatitis C, the Global Liver Institute and Sharecare have created a resource center to help. From emotional support tips to treatment guides, you’ll find practical advice, expert-backed facts, and culturally competent care tools all in one place.

https://www.sharecare.com/infections/hepatitis-c/emotionally-support-someone-hep-c?cbr=GLBL0002

Liver Coalition of San Diego is a member of Global Liver Institute's Liver Action Network.

If a loved one has hepatitis C, they'll probably need your emotional support. See how to comfort them with these practical tips.

12/02/2025

December 1st is World AIDS Day.
A day to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and to honor the lives impacted by the epidemic.

We also lift up the voices of those affected by viral hepatitis, uniting in the shared goal of ending both viruses. Together, we continue the fight for health, dignity, and hope.

11/21/2025

New Fact sheet released by The AIDS Institute warns against the dangers of "junk" insurance plans, specifically for persons with HIV.

Read more at:
https://www.theaidsinstitute.org/insurance-coverage/fact-sheet-junk-plans-are-dangerous-for-pwh

11/04/2025

More teams have formed! Join us in welcoming them back.

If you want to form a team, now is the time … Register your team today. Register today at www.sandiegoliverwalk.org

End Hep C SD, American Pacific Health Foundation, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego | Liver Transplant Team and Blythe's Journey & Peaches Legacy | Neshea Harrison.

08/30/2025

We are excited to announce EndHepCSD campaign shirts are now available online.

The Eliminate Hepatitis C San Diego County Initiative to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.. A public-private partnership between the County of San Diego and Community Stakeholders...

08/04/2025

The CDC estimates up to 4 million Americans suffer from the chronic effects of Hepatitis C. It's a viral infection that attacks the liver. One small clinic in Buffalo, New York, is proving this doesn't have to be the case. Dr. Céline Gounder reports.