Tarawera Medical Centre and the Hepatitis Foundation will be running a free clinic through August and September for patients with Hepatitis B or C.

Around 100 people have been identified as potentially benefitting from attending Tarawera Medical Centre for a 20 minute appointment to meet a Hepatitis Foundation nurse, have a simple and painless ultrasound performed on the day and bloods taken if recomended.

This innovative programme is being run through the Hepatitis Foundation, who many people will know through their work with Hepatitis B in the area.

The scan is being performed in order to identify patients who may have lived with Hepatitis for many years and to identify any of the problems that can develop with chronic Hepatitis.

The Hepatitis Foundation are to write to you to invite you to the special session, please do reply to and we encourage your attendance at this important health intervention. We encourage you to talk to your GP /Nurse if you have any questions.

Running the clinic in Kawerau and keeping it local is all aimed at making it more convenient for you to attend and receive this innovative service.

See this video link promoting  World Hepatitis Day this past week