Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Nutley Health Department in partnership with North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) are pleased to offer a 

“No Cost” Hepatitis C Screening Clinic
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 
10:00am-2:00pm

Nutley Health Department
149 Chestnut St, Nutley
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No pre-registration required 
but R.S.V.P. to pcruz@nutleynj.org is encouraged.

A rapid test is done along with confirming venous blood work.  
This screening is all-inclusive providing counselling,
lifesaving treatment options and follow up care.
Bring your insurance card with you!
Un-Insured or Under-Insured you will not be billed!
1st Come; 1st Served!

According to the CDC, “Left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death. 

Many people do not have symptoms, so testing is the only way to know if you have hepatitis C.”

• 75% of New Jersey’s resident who are positive for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) were born between 1945-1965. 
• Unfortunately, because of this, these residents are at a growing risk for severe liver disease if the HCV is not detected and treated.
• The highest rate of new Hepatitis C infections in New Jersey is for persons born between 1975-2004. 
• Early intervention and treatment are essential to preventing liver diseases and preventing transmission of HCV to others. 
• HCV is contagious.
• Besides the age groups already mentioned, the following risk factors make you susceptible to acquiring or transmitting the HCV:
• People with abnormal liver tests, liver disease, or who are on hemodialysis.
• Infants and children born to people with known HCV.
• Healthcare and Emergency professionals after having needle stick, sharps or mucosal exposures to Hepatitis C positive blood.
• People who received blood or organ donations before July 1992.
• People who received clotting factor concentrate before 1987.
• People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
• People who currently, previously, or just once inject drugs, share needles, syringes, or other drug equipment.
• People with certain medical conditions.
• Although not considered an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) HCV can be sexually transmitted and more so by having more than one sexual partner.