Hepatitis C screening available in Red Deer
Described as innovative and potentially life-saving, a hepatitis C screening program has launched at London Drugs in Red Deer.
Recent guidelines published by the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver recommend that all Canadians born between 1945 and 1975 get tested.
“Making testing easy and accessible in the community is critical to get all boomers tested. Testing at the pharmacy will not only help increase awareness of the disease but also expand access to treatment for those who are diagnosed,” says Doug Highman, Pharmacy Manager at London Drugs in Red Deer. “Working collaboratively with other health care professionals, we can ensure those who test positive will get the treatment and follow-up care they need.”