Hepatitis C - What You Need To Know

What is it?

  • An infection of your liver
  • There is no current vaccine to prevent HCV

Spreading Hep C:

  • It is easily spread from person to person

Why should adults get tested (18+):

  • Cases are on a rise for young adults
  • Many are not aware of their risk
  • HCV can be cured if discovered early
  • Anyone can be affected by HCV at any age

CDC Recommendations:

  • CDC recommends that providers test anyone 18 and over for HCV at least once
  • Over 90% of people with HCV can be cured with treatment within 8 to 12 weeks

Local Providers (Appointments Required). *Consult your Health Care Provider about treatment options.

  • Healthcare Advocates International
    • 2595 Main Street 2nd Floor, Stratford CT 06614
    • PH: 203.345.0404
    • Does NOT have a sliding fee scale. Uses insurance
  • Southwest Community Health Center
    • 968 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport CT 06605
    • PH: (203) 330-6000, Main: (203) 382-9425
    • Offers programs for uninsured/undocumented patients
  • Southwest Community Health Center
    • 762 Lindley Street, Bridgeport CT 06606
    • PH: (203) 576-5131
    • Offers programs for uninsured/undocumented patients
  • Southwest Community Health Center
    • 46 Albion Street, Bridgeport CT 06605
    • PH: (203) 330-6000
    • Offers programs for uninsured/undocumented patients
  • Cornell Scott Hill Healthcare Center
    • 428 Columbus Ave, New Haven CT 06519
    • PH: (203) 503-3000
    • Medicaid Accepted, Sliding Scale, Medicare Accepted, Fee, Insurance Accepted