End Hep C SD

09/08/2026

Pamela Anderson says hepatitis C diagnosis was ‘death sentence’ in emotional Venice speech - Fear of what would happen to her young children ‘turned my life inside out’, actor remembers of her diagnosis

09/04/2026

August 31, 2026, SACRAMENTO–On August 30, 2026, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1843, authored by Assemblymember Sade Elhawary, which if passed would remove unnecessary barriers to the hepatitis C cure. Upon its passage, advocates and policy experts called on Governor Newsom to sig...

08/14/2026

This is a great opportunity to forward issues that are important to us.

We want your opinion about the County of San Diego’s policy priorities! What should the County advocate for at the state and federal levels in 2027?

Share your opinion on the 2027 Legislative Program through 9/14/26 at the link in the comments or email: [email protected].

08/12/2026

We’re working to eliminate hepatitis C in San Diego County by 2030. Hepatitis C accounted for 29.1% of liver cancers in 2022 and is also projected to fall, to 25.9%, by 2050.
Many of our partners are pictured here, all are listed in our reports at www.endhepcsd.org

07/10/2026

In recognition of Chronic Disease Day 2026 (Friday, July 10, 2026),...

04/02/2026

No Health Without Liver Health

Liver cancer is one of the fastest‑growing cancers in the nation — but most cases are preventable. Our work at the Liver Coalition of San Diego intersects every day with the mission of SDCountyHHSA’s Public Health Services, and together we focus on four actions that make a real difference:

- Maintain a healthy weight
- Avoid alcohol
- Get vaccinated for hepatitis B
- Get tested — and treated if positive — for hepatitis C

As we join the American Public Health Association to recognize this month, we are proud to be one of the many healthcare organizations partnering with the County to advance prevention, early detection, and access to care so every community has the chance to be healthier. Together, we work with decision‑makers to put health at the center of all policymaking, knowing that smart local policies save lives.

Appreciation to Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, Chief Public Health Officer for San Diego County, for his leadership and commitment to building a healthier region.

02/24/2026

Black Americans continue to face some of the highest burdens of liver disease — from faster progression of MASLD/MASH to higher rates of liver cancer and lower access to specialty care. These disparities are real, persistent, and preventable.

That’s why the latest announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) matters for our community.

CMS has released the third cycle of drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act. Lenvima — a treatment for liver cancer — is on the list.

Last year, Xifaxan, used to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy in people with cirrhosis, was selected. Its negotiated Medicare price of $1,000 will take effect in 2027.

The negotiated prices for Lenvima and the 14 other drugs in this new cycle will be announced at the end of this year and take effect in 2028.

As we honor Black History Month, we must recognize that policy decisions about drug pricing directly affect communities already carrying disproportionate burdens of liver disease.

Health equity requires both affordability and continued innovation, especially for conditions where Black patients experience higher mortality and fewer treatment options.

This is a moment for thoughtful dialogue, patient‑centered policy, and a commitment to ensuring that breakthroughs in liver health reach every community.

Learn more from our advocacy partner AASLD: https://www.aasld.org/policy-communications?ct=YTo2OntzOjY6InNvdXJjZSI7YToyOntpOjA7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxO2k6MTExNDt9czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxMTE0O3M6NDoic3RhdCI7czoyMjoiNjk4MjYxZTk3M2Y3ZDMyNjc1NTAxNyI7czo5OiJzZW50X3RpbWUiO2k6MTc3MDE1MjQyNTtzOjQ6ImxlYWQiO3M6NjoiMTU5OTgzIjtzOjc6ImNoYW5uZWwiO2E6MTp7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxMTE0O319

02/17/2026

https://www.menshealth.com/health/a70306628/cdc-hepatitis-risk-factors-msm-index/

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01/20/2026

Liver cancer is rising quickly, but 60% of cases are preventable through early detection. Thank you, Congressman David G. Valadao, for your support of the . Now is the time to pass it and strengthen early detection for Californians.

01/20/2026

Street medicine teams from Family Health Centers bring clinic-level care to San Diego’s homeless encampments, treating addiction and chronic disease.