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The Liver Pool

Hepatitis C Multicultural Outreach presents "The Liver Pool," a one-hour program hosted by Johanna Blanding-Koskinen, health advocate for people affected by hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. The Liver Pool addresses concerns and issues relevant to the hep C community, interviewing guests in the fields of medicine, social service and especially those personally touched by the virus.

The numbers of people infected by the hepatitis C virus have reached well over 5.3 million. This means that for every one person with HIV/AIDS, there are six with hepatitis C. This virus silently destroys liver cells and is the major cause of liver transplantation today.

Johanna speaks passionately of her mission as an advocate: "People need to recognize that everything we eat, drink, inhalf or absorb through the skin has to be processed through the liver first. If your liver isn't working, then there isn't a medication in the world that will help you, whether you're suffering from a common cold, diabetes, high blood pressure of heart disease. The liver is the organ by which everything is processed. Without it, your body can't get what it needs to heal or survive."

For more information on hepatitis C, or if you wish to find out if you're at risk, contact the HEP C-MO at: 1.888.436.HEPC or visit http://www.hepcmo.org to join the discussion group. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, call 1.816.767.8472 or send an email to theliverpool@hepcmo.org.

Check show listings for the next live show, or listen to previous discussions with special guests in our archives below:

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Episode	Topics Discussed and/or Featured Guests
2008-May-12 Stream or Download	This week we talk about World Hepatitis Day, what it means, and what to expect from organizations and your politicians.
2008-Apr-17 Stream or Download	A healthy diet is always important, but when you're dealing with a chronic illness like hep C, nutrition takes on a whole new meaning. This week's special guest is Barbara Swanson, host of "Your House of Health" on Global Talk Radio.