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Our
Latest News:
Kona
Hospital Foundation
Informational Lecture Series
"Relearning
the Alphabet: The ABCs of Hepatitis"
Kona Hospital Foundation hosts guest speaker Thaddeus
Pham, Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator with
the
Department of Health as he discusses the basics of viral
hepatitis.
Mr. Pham is also Co-Director of Hep-Free Hawaii.
May
is Hepatitis Awareness Month
Did
you know that:
• Hawai’i has the highest rate of liver cancer
in the U.S. The leading
causes of liver cancer are hepatitis B and C!
• Hep B affects 1 out of 10 Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders
• Baby boomers (born 1945—1965) are at increased
risk of Hepatitis C,
and are encouraged to be tested.
Please join us as Mr. Pham discusses the basics of viral
hepatitis,
including, prevention diagnosis and treatment.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 22
TIME: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
WHERE: Community Meeting Hale
(Building G) West Hawaii Civic Center
Admission is FREE
Great Information, Handouts & Giveaways!
For
more information please contact:
Kona Hospital Foundation
79-1019 Haukapila St.
Kealakekua, HI 96750
Phone: 808-322-4587
Fax: 808-322-6963
skinsey@hhsc.org
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