| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month, with May 19 designated as Hepatitis Testing Day. This month aims to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and reminds health care providers and the public about who should be tested. Millions of Americans are living with chronic hepatitis, but most do not know they are infected. Viral hepatitis is an inflammation or infection of the liver. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging Illinoisans to learn about hepatitis, get tested and seek medical treatment if needed. | | | | Date Created: | 05-16-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 570**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053234 Original UID: 174500 FIRST WORD: Hepatitis: | |
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