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Who are we?
Sanguen Health Centre is a community-based organization that helps to meet the needs of people living with Hepatitis B & C in Waterloo Region and Guelph.
We operate a clinic that provides specialized assessment and treatment and coordinates access to allied health and other needed services.
We are the province's first community Hepatitis C service organization.
We recently opened a clinic for the Kitchener-Waterloo area, located at 550 King Street East in Kitchener.
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What is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.
There are many causes, including viral infections and alcohol.
Hepatitis C is a very common cause of viral hepatitis, and although there is no vaccine, there are treatments available that can potentially cure the infection.
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Why should I get treated?
Hepatitis C can damage the liver without causing any symptoms.
If the virus is left untreated, severe health problems can occur as the liver loses its ability to store nutrients and remove toxins from the body.
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