Guthrie Hepatitis C Clinic

Hepatitis C… Many thoughts and emotions go through one’s mind when these words are spoken. Fear, confusion, anger and isolation are some of the most commonly viewed reactions to the words.

Since you are reading this, chances are that you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C. This is frightening. However, in spite of what the media may lead you to believe, the disease is not necessarily a death sentence. The good news is that Hepatitis C is not always a terminal disease. Less than half of all people with Hepatitis C will develop severe liver disease. Most people with the virus live a normal, symptom-free life. Without knowing it, we all interact with carriers of the Hepatitis C virus on a daily basis. In addition, there is treatment available and the response rate of those who undergo treatment is improving dramatically.

Managing Hepatitis C and it’s treatment can be a difficult task. We at Guthrie realize this and are up to the task. We have been managing the disease since it was identified in the late 1980s. Guthrie has several gastroenterologists and nurse practitioners on staff in many locations. In addition, as part of our Hepatitis C center, we have a team of specialists to help us assist you in the management of your disease. We stress a team approach and also believe in involving you in the decisions that must be made regarding your care. We welcome the opportunity to work with you.

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Recently, Bruce Askey , MS, CRNP, gastroenterology/hepatology in Sayre, was recently invited by pharmaceutical consulting company Projects and Knowledge to participate in a roundtable discussion about Hepatitis C and the management of side effects related to Interferon and Ribavirin treatments.

Askey was invited to participate because of the success Guthrie’s Hepatitis C Clinic has had with patients using these treatments.