HepCAP is Philadelphia's Hepatitis C Coalition
It is estimated that more than 3.5 million people in the United States are infected with hepatitis C. Close to 50,000 of these people live in the City of Philadelphia.
A study by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health showed that very few people are tested and even fewer are able to access treatment or be cured.
Hepatitis C needs more attention and support!
Estimated Hepatitis C Population in Philadelphia (2013)
47,525 People
100%
Positive Antibody Test
47%
Positive RNA Test
22%
In Medical Care
6%
Receive HCV Antiviral Treatment
3%
So come to our Bi-monthly meetings!
In 2019, HepCAP will be holding Town Hall meetings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods.
- February 4th: South Philadelphia
- April 18th: West Philadelphia
- June 20th: North Philadelphia (Read our summary and takeaways from this and previous Town Halls)
- August/Sept (date TBA): Kensington
When: The first Wednesday of February April, June, August, October, December. (Check our calendar)
Where: Philadelphia Recovery Community Center: 1701 W Lehigh Ave Join our mailing list or see the RSVP form to stay updated!