Hepatitis Ready Care-Mission
Mission
Educate and inform the public about prevention for the three forms of hepatitis
Educate and inform those with the virus about treatment options
Reach people through support systems that show them that we need to work together
Hepatitis Ready Care-News
Hepatitis Ready Care was founded in 2006 as a tribute to Robert E. Douglas IV. Rob died October 10, 2001 at the age of 23, only 5 days after learning that he had hepatitis C. We strive to do what we can to prevent all forms of hepatitis. Currently one in 12 people worldwide are living with either chronic hepatitis B or chronic hepatitis C . This is far higher than the prevalence of HIV or any cancer. Awareness is inexplicably low and the majority of those who have the virus are unaware that they have it. We strive to do our part to help identify these, provide treatment options for them. And then support the patients and their families.
Hepatitis C Testing November 6th
Are you concerned about a possible hepatitis C infection or exposure or have you tested positive? Free testing is being offered at the Bond Community Center. For an appointment, please call 544-1493 or contact HepatitisReadyCare.org. Walk-ins are definitely welcome.
Knievel's Widow Tells of Life's 'Crazy Ride' with Stuntman - July 26, 2008
By The Associated Press
BUTTE - It's early afternoon and Evel Knievel's widow, Krystal, is racing around the Metals Bank building in Butte wearing a bright-pink polo shirt. Her cell phone seems to ring constantly as she helps organize the first Evel Knievel Days since the legendary daredevil died Nov. 30. In its sixth year, organizers think this year's Evel Knievel Days will be the best yet, and Krystal believes it will continue for years to come. "That's what Evel would have wanted," she said. "That was his wish; that the event go on forever. He was so proud of it."
Krystal, 39, first met Evel Knievel in 1992 at age 22 during a charity golf tournament in Clearwater, Fla. His golfing partner that day knew Krystal, and the young woman's golf swing caught the daredevil's attention. The two were introduced and a friend jokingly warned Knievel to stay away from Krystal, who was home for the summer from college at Florida State University on a golf scholarship. She was engaged to be married four weeks later. Knievel returned the next week, asked Krystal to travel with him, and "that was all she wrote. I canceled the engagement, went on the road, stayed away (from Clearwater) for a while and played a lot of golf." The two were married Nov. 19, 1999, at the fountains of Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, the site of Knievel's famous jump. Knievel underwent a liver transplant the year before and still wasn't at full strength, but managed to ride up on a motorcycle.
Evel's ailments
In the 16 years that Krystal knew Knievel, he made dozens of hospital visits for a multitude of ailments including diabetes, hepatitis C, cystic fibrosis, strokes, high blood pressure, a liver transplant and a hip replacement. More...
Allman Brothers Band Returns to the Road - July 23, 2008
Back in May, I reported that Gregg Allman was "on the road to recovery." Today it became official, which is great news for us ABB enthusiasts. The original jam band resumes touring after an 11-month break prompted by the singer/keyboardist/guitarist and former Bradenton resident’s Hepatitis C treatment. Here’s the press release including a quote from Allman regarding his condition. There are no Florida dates posted yet but there’s an opening in early October that will likely result in a local stop. More...
Natalie Cole Says She Has Hepatitis C - July 16, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole has been diagnosed with hepatitis C, her publicist said in a statement Wednesday. Hepatitis C is a liver disease spread through contact with infected blood. The statement said the disease was revealed during a routine examination and was likely caused by her drug use years ago. "I've been so fortunate to have learned so much from my past experiences," said Cole. "I am embraced by the love and support of my family and friends; I am committed to my belief in myself and in my abiding faith to meet this challenge with a heartfelt optimism and determination. This is how I intend to deal with this current challenge in my life." Dr. Graham Woolf, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA/Cedars Sinai Medical Center, said that Cole has had a "terrific response to her medication and is now virus negative." More...