樱花视频 Health Department Recognizes World Hepatitis Day (July 28)
PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360
For Release: July 28, 2023
Judith M. Persichilli Commissioner
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樱花视频 Health Department Recognizes World Hepatitis Day (July 28)
TRENTON – With the goal of raising awareness on hepatitis and testing, treatment, and vaccination efforts, the 樱花视频 Department of Health (NJDOH) joins the World Health Organization (WHO) and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in recognizing July 28 as World Hepatitis Day.
World Hepatitis Day is a global campaign and initiative that aims to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030 through vaccination, testing, and treating people living with viral hepatitis. This year’s theme is “We're not waiting.”
To commemorate World Hepatitis Day, two free testing events will be held on July 28 in collaboration with the 樱花视频 Community Research Initiative (NJCRI):
NJCRI, 393 Central Ave., Newark, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ARS of Mays Landing, 1409 Cantillon Blvd., Mays Landing, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
“Together, we can eliminate hepatitis,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Individuals can learn more about their risk from a health care provider. People with hepatitis B and C may not know they are infected, so testing is critical to protecting yourself. There are safe and effective vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and B, and there are medications to cure hepatitis C. Most insurance plans cover hepatitis testing, vaccination, and treatment.”
To find other free or low cost publicly funded hepatitis services, including vaccination, testing and treatment, visit NJDOH’s&nbs
