Hepatitis - Florida

The following is a web-based clearinghouse that contains information on hepatitis. The presence of an internet site or telephone hotline or information, products, or services provided on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and none should be inferred. FDOH is not responsible for the content of the individual organization web pages or hotlines found on this list. This list is provided as a guide for the public on free information that is available on hepatitis. The information that these sites provide may not be from peer-reviewed medical journals, and the content may not have been subject to review for accuracy by any medical or other authority.

General Information Websites

Florida Hepatitis and Liver Failure Prevention and Control Program

CDC Hepatitis Home Page

CDC MSM Information Center

California Hepatitis Resource Center Provides diverse, high quality references about viral hepatitis through the identification of information and applications already developed by myriad organizations throughout the state and the country.

Yahoo Support Groups Provides links to hepatitis supports groups located throughout the United States and Canada. Enter "hepatitis" in the Join A Group search box.

Ready To Learn All About Hepatitis C This site, Ready to Learn, is designed to help you learn more about hepatitis C, including its causes, how hepatitis C is spread, its consequences, how to prevent hepatitis C, and how hepatitis C is diagnosed and treated.

Medical Advocates for Social Justice The mission of Medical Advocates for Social Justice is to advocate for and facilitate access to timely and appropriate healthcare for all who have or are at risk of life-threatening endemic and epidemic infectious disease and who are disenfranchised from such access because of poverty and/or discrimination.

Hepatitis B Foundation Foundation dedicated to finding the cause and cure for hepatitis B through education, research and patient advocacy.

2-1-1 Big Bend Offers telephone counseling, crisis intervention, community information and referrals.

Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society Provides educational materials and advocacy for persons infected with hepatitis C.

National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project Provides information and educational materials for issues related to hepatitis C and HIV/HCV co-infection.

Hep C - Alert Provides educational materials and support group information for hepatitis C.

World Health Organization Provides informational facts for hepatitis B and C and background information on hepatitis A and B vaccines.

American Liver Foundation Provides education on hepatitis A, B and C, as well as information on advocacy and research for hepatitis.

Immunization Action Coalition Provides information about childhood and adult vaccinations for hepatitis A and B.

Hepatitis Neighborhood Provides extensive hepatitis information, publications, treatment options, diet changes and support group listings.

Hepatitis Foundation International Provides information and educational materials about hepatitis A, B and C.

National Hepatitis C Coalition, Inc. Provides information on a nationwide hepatitis C coalition that provides education and support.

Hepatitis C Advocacy Provides education, support group and treatment information about hepatitis C and HCV/HIV co-infection.

Parents of Kids With Infectious Diseases Provides support to families whose children have been affected by viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or other infectious diseases.

Webheppers Information for people living with hepatitis.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Part of the National Institutes of Health that conducts and supports biomedical research, disseminates research findings and health information to the public. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Provides information about hepatitis A, B and C and common issues associated with HIV/AIDS. Also provides referral information for patients seeking gay and lesbian friendly health care professionals.

Wisconsin HIV/STD/Hepatitis C Information & Referral Center
Provides information on the prevention, transmission, and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and hepatitis. Join their bimonthly listserv that highlights resources regarding HIV/AIDS, STD, and hepatitis-related information.

Lab Tests Online
A public resource on clinical lab testing from the laboratory professionals who do the testing

Training Manual for Addressing Hepatitis with Women This course highlights the basic facts of hepatitis A, B, and C, explores risk factors and provides a framework to integrate hepatitis services into family planning and community health centers that provide services for women.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Guidelines

National Association of Hepatitis Task Forces

Financial Assistance Websites

Medicaid Medicaid has eleven area offices that serve as local liaisons to providers and recipients. The area offices handle claims resolution and gives assistance to those trying to get Medicaid at the local level.

Patient Assistance Program - Commitment to Care A drug reimbursement assistance program for all eligible patients taking either REBETRON^TM Combination Therapy or INTRON therapy.

California Distance Learning Health Network