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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:31 PMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to ActionCoalition Asks for Assistance From California LegislatorsSACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com.SOURCE The California Hepatitis C Coalition The Rules Have Changed...Get Paid to Surf the Web! <A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Send your comments to HepC-owneronelist Subscribe: HepC-subscribeonelist Unsubscribe: HepC-unsubscribeonelist To subscribe to any of my other Mailing Lists (HOOTS Clean Joke List, Southern Heritage, Freight Haulers, Freedom Watch, Christian Activist)contact me at: demastus@...HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing NO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESSAME RATE FOR LONG DISTANCE CALLS FROM HOME!FOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.

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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:31 PMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to ActionCoalition Asks for Assistance From California LegislatorsSACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com.SOURCE The California Hepatitis C Coalition The Rules Have Changed...Get Paid to Surf the Web! <A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Send your comments to HepC-owneronelist Subscribe: HepC-subscribeonelist Unsubscribe: HepC-unsubscribeonelist To subscribe to any of my other Mailing Lists (HOOTS Clean Joke List, Southern Heritage, Freight Haulers, Freedom Watch, Christian Activist)contact me at: demastus@...HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing NO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESSAME RATE FOR LONG DISTANCE CALLS FROM HOME!FOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.

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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:31 PMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to ActionCoalition Asks for Assistance From California LegislatorsSACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com.SOURCE The California Hepatitis C Coalition The Rules Have Changed...Get Paid to Surf the Web! <A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Send your comments to HepC-owneronelist Subscribe: HepC-subscribeonelist Unsubscribe: HepC-unsubscribeonelist To subscribe to any of my other Mailing Lists (HOOTS Clean Joke List, Southern Heritage, Freight Haulers, Freedom Watch, Christian Activist)contact me at: demastus@...HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing NO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESSAME RATE FOR LONG DISTANCE CALLS FROM HOME!FOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.

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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:31 PMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to ActionCoalition Asks for Assistance From California LegislatorsSACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com.SOURCE The California Hepatitis C Coalition The Rules Have Changed...Get Paid to Surf the Web! <A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Send your comments to HepC-owneronelist Subscribe: HepC-subscribeonelist Unsubscribe: HepC-unsubscribeonelist To subscribe to any of my other Mailing Lists (HOOTS Clean Joke List, Southern Heritage, Freight Haulers, Freedom Watch, Christian Activist)contact me at: demastus@...HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing NO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESSAME RATE FOR LONG DISTANCE CALLS FROM HOME!FOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.

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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 6:38 AMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action Coalition Asks for Assistance From California Legislators Updated 2:10 PM ET August 29, 2000 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com. Contact: Odbert or Kassy , both of The California Hepatitis C Coalition, 916-658-0144 <A HREF="http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition">http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition</A>I am looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, individuals to surf the Web and get paid. Great earning growth potential. No experience necessary. Visit<A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Please help us get the word out about this list: forward it to your friends, family, co-workers...and tell them to subscribe. Comments, suggestions, jokes, etc. should be sent to demastus@...Send blank e-mail to subscribe:Christian Activist: ChristianActivist-subscribeegroups Freedom Watch: FreedomWatch-subscribeegroups Freight Haulers: FreightHaulers-subscribeegroups Goose Pimple Diaries: GoosePimpleDiaries-subscribeegroups Southern Heritage: SouthernHeritage-subscribeegroups Hoots Jokes & Quotes: Hoots-subscribeegroups Hepatitis C: HepC-subscribeegroups LONG DISTANCE - HOME OR BUSINESS!ONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSNO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESFOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205http://www.americannortelrep.com/205/Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.

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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 6:38 AMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action Coalition Asks for Assistance From California Legislators Updated 2:10 PM ET August 29, 2000 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com. Contact: Odbert or Kassy , both of The California Hepatitis C Coalition, 916-658-0144 <A HREF="http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition">http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition</A>I am looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, individuals to surf the Web and get paid. Great earning growth potential. No experience necessary. Visit<A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Please help us get the word out about this list: forward it to your friends, family, co-workers...and tell them to subscribe. Comments, suggestions, jokes, etc. should be sent to demastus@...Send blank e-mail to subscribe:Christian Activist: ChristianActivist-subscribeegroups Freedom Watch: FreedomWatch-subscribeegroups Freight Haulers: FreightHaulers-subscribeegroups Goose Pimple Diaries: GoosePimpleDiaries-subscribeegroups Southern Heritage: SouthernHeritage-subscribeegroups Hoots Jokes & Quotes: Hoots-subscribeegroups Hepatitis C: HepC-subscribeegroups LONG DISTANCE - HOME OR BUSINESS!ONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSNO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESFOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205http://www.americannortelrep.com/205/Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.

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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 6:38 AMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action Coalition Asks for Assistance From California Legislators Updated 2:10 PM ET August 29, 2000 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com. Contact: Odbert or Kassy , both of The California Hepatitis C Coalition, 916-658-0144 <A HREF="http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition">http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition</A>I am looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, individuals to surf the Web and get paid. Great earning growth potential. No experience necessary. Visit<A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Please help us get the word out about this list: forward it to your friends, family, co-workers...and tell them to subscribe. Comments, suggestions, jokes, etc. should be sent to demastus@...Send blank e-mail to subscribe:Christian Activist: ChristianActivist-subscribeegroups Freedom Watch: FreedomWatch-subscribeegroups Freight Haulers: FreightHaulers-subscribeegroups Goose Pimple Diaries: GoosePimpleDiaries-subscribeegroups Southern Heritage: SouthernHeritage-subscribeegroups Hoots Jokes & Quotes: Hoots-subscribeegroups Hepatitis C: HepC-subscribeegroups LONG DISTANCE - HOME OR BUSINESS!ONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSNO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESFOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205http://www.americannortelrep.com/205/Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.

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-----Original Message-----From: Demastus@... [mailto:Demastus@...]Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 6:38 AMHepCegroupsSubject: [HepC] California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action

California Echoes Surgeon General's Call to Action Coalition Asks for Assistance From California Legislators Updated 2:10 PM ET August 29, 2000 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The first time it was for HIV. This time it is the hepatitis C virus (HCV).For only the second time in history, the United States Surgeon General has determined a virus to be serious enough and dangerous enough that every American household should be mailed information about it.On July 27, 2000, United States Surgeon General Satcher held a news conference to announce that he was asking the members of Congress to send their constituents a letter from him on the risk of hepatitis C virus. The California Hepatitis C Coalition (Hep C Coalition) applauds Dr. Satcher's action, but by no means does the Coalition believe this one action is sufficient and wants to help ensure the information gets out to the public."The Surgeon General's plan to inform the American public about HCV shows that hepatitis C is a critical health issue that requires immediate attention," said Gresens, M.D., Sacramento Blood Center and member of the California Hepatitis C Coalition. "But, one letter is not enough. We need to reinforce his message at every opportunity and provide resources to care for those who are infected and need help. Senator Polanco (D-Los Angeles) has already made a sincere and sensible step in this direction by authoring SB 1256 which would provide education and HCV screening. We need to ensure it goes all the way to Governor ' desk."The Hep C Coalition wants to be proactive in getting HCV information out to the public and is actively supporting SB 1256. The coalition has sent letters to members of the California Legislature asking them to send the Surgeon General's letter to their constituents."In fact, the Surgeon General's letter makes it all the more imperative that we pass SB 1256 and take all opportunities available to put funding in place to enable California and its counties to respond to the need for screening and education of the public," said Dr. Gresens.Over half a million Californians are estimated to be infected with HCV and most of them are not aware of it. Surgeon General Satcher indicated that he wanted the American public to be more aware of their risk for infection and what they can do if they are at risk.Hepatitis C virus is a blood borne infection. Once infected you can infect others, but may not know you have the virus for 20 or more years. The virus rarely has symptoms until after the liver has been severely damaged. Those at risk for hepatitis C include: anyone who has used intravenous drugs -- even once, recipients of blood transfusions or clotting factors before 1992, recipients of tissue or organ donations, health care workers, emergency service personnel, people who have had multiple sex partners, California prisoners, anyone who has ever had a sexually-transmitted disease, military veterans and anyone who has been in direct or indirect contact with infected blood.General information about hepatitis C is available directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 888-4-HEP-CDC and on-line at http://www.drkoop.com. Veterans should discuss being screened with their physicians. Further information for veterans is available from VATA at 877-454-VATA or www.veteranshepaware.com. Contact: Odbert or Kassy , both of The California Hepatitis C Coalition, 916-658-0144 <A HREF="http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition">http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000829/ca-hep-c-coalition</A>I am looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, individuals to surf the Web and get paid. Great earning growth potential. No experience necessary. Visit<A HREF="http://www.alladvantage.com/home.asp?refid=FVG-196">http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196</A>Please help us get the word out about this list: forward it to your friends, family, co-workers...and tell them to subscribe. Comments, suggestions, jokes, etc. should be sent to demastus@...Send blank e-mail to subscribe:Christian Activist: ChristianActivist-subscribeegroups Freedom Watch: FreedomWatch-subscribeegroups Freight Haulers: FreightHaulers-subscribeegroups Goose Pimple Diaries: GoosePimpleDiaries-subscribeegroups Southern Heritage: SouthernHeritage-subscribeegroups Hoots Jokes & Quotes: Hoots-subscribeegroups Hepatitis C: HepC-subscribeegroups LONG DISTANCE - HOME OR BUSINESS!ONLY 6.9 cents per minute! - Six second billing HAVE YOUR OWN 800# - HOME OR BUSINESSNO SET-UP FEES - NO MONTHLY FEES - NO SURCHARGESFOR SERVICE 1-800-360-8918 - RD# 205http://www.americannortelrep.com/205/Get paid to surf the web:http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=FVG-196NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed, without profit, for research or educational purposes to those who have expressed a prior interest.