Health Topicsinfectionshepatitis c3 ways to overcome hepatitis C stigma

3 ways to overcome hepatitis C stigma

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in August 2023 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Updated on October 16, 2024.

The stigma surrounding hep C may prevent some people from seeking the treatment they need to be cured. Watch this video to learn what you can do to change perspective about hepatitis C.

More On

How do I know if my hep C treatment worked?

video

How do I know if my hep C treatment worked?
A worthwhile treatment plan for hepatitis C involves plenty of routine testing. In this video, learn what those tests are, how often they’re conducted...
Facing stigma as a Black hepatitis C patient

video

Facing stigma as a Black hepatitis C patient
“I feel like a lot of the time, when people don’t understand how things operate scientifically, it’s a playground for stigma.” -Pat, hepatitis C patie...
Why you should get screened for hepatitis C

video

Why you should get screened for hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can lead to severe liver damage and exist in the body for years without causing significant symptoms to appear.
My Story, My Diagnosis: Tom's Story

video

My Story, My Diagnosis: Tom's Story
Tom, a father of 5 and grandfather of 11, contracted hepatitis C from a blood transfusion decades ago. After several failed drug trials, Tom felt like...