CAN Community Health provides Hepatitis C education, care coordination, treatment support, and access to FibroScan®, a quick, non-invasive tool used to help assess liver health.
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus. It can be short-term, but for many people it becomes chronic and may lead to serious liver problems over time if it is not diagnosed and treated.
CAN Community Health is committed to helping patients access Hepatitis C care with support from experienced medical providers and Patient Care Coordinators who can help patients explore available financial assistance options for treatment.
Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease caused by infection with the Hepatitis C virus, also called HCV. It is spread primarily through contact with blood from a person who has Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C can be treated, and many people can be cured with the right care. Screening helps identify infection earlier, connect patients to treatment, and reduce the risk of long-term liver damage.
FibroScan® is a painless, non-invasive exam that helps measure liver stiffness. Your provider can use the results as part of a broader evaluation of your liver health.
FibroScan uses a probe placed on the skin near the liver area. You may feel a light vibration during the exam.
The exam is non-invasive and does not require needles, surgery, or sedation.
The information can help your provider better understand your liver health and determine appropriate next steps.
CAN Community Health offers area physicians the opportunity to utilize a mobile FibroScan® unit as a service to their patients.
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CAN’s care teams help patients understand their options and navigate care. Patient Care Coordinators can also assist patients in identifying financial assistance programs that may help with treatment costs.
These answers are intended as general education. A medical provider can help you understand your personal risk, testing needs, and treatment options.
Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person with Hepatitis C enters the body of someone who does not have the virus. This can happen through sharing needles, syringes, or other injection equipment. It can also occur through needlestick injuries in health care settings or from a pregnant person to their baby.
Hepatitis C is not spread by sharing eating utensils, breastfeeding, hugging, kissing, holding hands, coughing, or sneezing. It is also not spread through food or water.
Acute Hepatitis C is a short-term infection that happens within the first several months after exposure. Chronic Hepatitis C occurs when the virus remains in the body and can last for years. Chronic infection can lead to serious liver problems if it is not treated.
During a FibroScan exam, a trained team member places a probe on the skin near the liver area. The device sends a small pulse of energy that helps measure liver stiffness. The exam is painless, non-invasive, and typically takes only a few minutes.
Your medical provider can determine whether FibroScan is appropriate for you. It may be used as one part of a broader evaluation of your liver health and care plan.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please speak with a qualified medical provider about your individual health needs.
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