Health Department To Offer Free Hepatitis B And C Screening

Press release from the Livingston Health Department:

March 2, 2023

The Livingston Health Department, in conjunction with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center: Center for Asian Health, will offer a free Hepatitis B and C screening on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The screening will be at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave, Livingston on the first floor in Tahaney Room 1. Additionally, a free blood pressure screening will be offered during the hepatitis b and c screening.

Many people with hepatitis b and c have no symptoms and are unaware of their status. Hepatitis b and c can lead to liver damage and liver cancer, especially when left untreated. The earlier hepatitis b and c can be detected; the sooner treatment and follow up care can begin. With early detection and prompt treatment, cirrhosis and liver cancer can be prevented.

Registration for the hepatitis b and c screening is required. For questions or to pre-register, please contact at 973-535-7961 ext. 227, 228 or 243.

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This press release was produced by the Livingston Health Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.